Queen's Baton Relay - Inverclyde

Today was the turn of the people of Inverclyde to take part in the Queen's Baton Relay ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

An early start at McInroy's Point in Gourock where the Baton arrived by ferry from Hunter's Quay.

Once ashore the journey began as the convoy headed to Inverkip.

I set off in the opposite direction and met up with the convoy at Quarrier's Village.

After that I met up with them again at Newark Castle for my final shots of the day.

 Two Runners

 Provost Robert Brings the Baton Ashore to Inverclyde

Ready for the Next Stage

Police Escort Bikes at the Ready

Crowd Starts to Assemble at Quarriers Village 

 High Five

Waiting Patiently in the Rain

Baton Arrives in Quarriers Village

Final Run in to Quarriers Village

Quarriers Village

Baton Bearer at Quarriers Village


Arriving at Newark Castle

 Handing Over the Baton at Newark Castle

Newark Castle

Baton Bearer and Councillor Michael McCormick at Newark Castle

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Queen's Jubilee Beacon - Greenock

Over 4,200 Beacons were lit across the UK, and worldwide to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee tonight.

Greenock was no exception as a fair sized crowd assembled at the Lyle Hill to enjoy the occasion.

The weather was very kind and after the sun set, the beacon was lit at 22:15 after a few words were said.

Crowd Watches as the Queen's Jubilee Beacon is Set Alight

 Queen's Jubilee Beacon

 Queen's Jubilee Beacon

 Onlookers - Queen's Jubilee Beacon

Queen's Jubilee Beacon

Queen's Jubilee Beacon

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