Queen's Baton Relay - Stage I

On 9th October 2013, the Queen's Baton started its long journey round the Commonwealth.  Sir Chris Hoy, Ambassador for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, carried the Baton to Buckingham Palace.

 

At Buckingham Palace, the Queen inserted her message into the Baton, and watch as the Baton started its journey.

 

The first destination for the Baton on 10th October 2013 was Stirling University (home of the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland) where the domestic route was unveiled.

 

 

After a reception at Glasgow's City Chambers the Baton left from Glasgow Airport on-board an Emirates flight, en route for India.