Today the Queen's Commonwealth Games baton is travelling from Stirling to the Western Isles
The relay started through Callander in Stirling. It will also travel through Doune, Crianlarich and Tyndrum. The baton then moves up to Barra in Western Isles.
James Black joins the tradition of many other bearers and wears a kilt in Callander. Picture by Chris Radburn.
Heavy rain doesn't dampen Susan Mee's spirit as she carries the baton through Callander. Picture by Chris Radburn.
Residents in Doune get the chance to get up close to the baton. Picture by Chris Radburn.
The baton entourage show off their dancing moves in Doune. Picture by Chris Radburn.
Locals gather in Tyndrum to welcome the baton. Picture by Chris Radburn.
The baton is escorted through Tyndrum in Stirling by the Blue Knights, a motorcycle club whose members consist of active and retired law enforcement officers. Picture by Chris Radburn.
Katie Morag (played by Cherry Campbell) arrives with the baton on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. Picture by Ben Birchall.
In Castlebay, Alistair Campbell carries the baton. Picture by Ben Birchall.
Catherine MacNeil's grandchildren cheer her on as she takes her turn with the baton. Picture by Ben Birchill.
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