The Commonwealth Games King’s Baton Relay is coming to the Queen Elizabeth Park, Stonehaven on Friday 10 July, at approximately 2.30pm.
The Scotland leg of the traditional baton relay build up to the games began on July 1 at the Team Scotland Camp in Glasgow. It will culminate at the opening of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games On July 23.
In a break from tradition, some 74 batons have been crafted from Scottish ash and distributed to each of the competing nations. Having been customised and used to inspire people across the globe, the batons will all come together at the Games’ opening ceremony.
As the host country, Scotland’s baton will be the last to be presented – and it contains a chamber with a message to the Commonwealth penned by King Charles III and which His Majesty will read out to mark the start of the Games.
Historic symbol of sporting achievement on its way
As an official supporter of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Scottish Water are helping to deliver a sustainable event by promoting free tap water and reducing single-use plastics at the host venues.
And a Stonehaven resident has been instrumental in bringing the King’s Baton to the town on Friday.
Claire Smith told The Bellman: ”I work for Scottish Water who are an official supporter of the Games. Part of that is to include communities outwith Glasgow in the Games in some way, hence I’ve asked that the Kings Baton Relay come here, make it Scotland wide.”
Scottish Water will host the Baton visit with a gazebo at the water point outside the leisure centre, where it is hoped everyone coming along will enjoy a bit of fun and maybe go home with some free souvenirs. Finnie the Games’ mascot will be there and there may even be a chance to hold the historic Baton. Mearns FM will be on site to add music and commentary to the event.
If you would like to cheer the 2.30pm arrival of the Baton, then please make sure you get there in good time.