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The Queen’s Baton Relay will arrive in Scotland on 14 June. EventScotland is supporting a programme of events
that will give people up and down the country the chance to try their hand at the 17 Commonwealth Games sports – from Lawn Bowls to Gymnastics – alongside fantastic evening fi nales in celebration of the Relay
E vents are taking place in towns, cities and along the Queen’s Baton Relay route in all 32 areas of Scotland this summer as part of Games for Scotland. The programme is a key part of Legacy 2014 – the Scottish Government’s commitment to delivering a lasting legacy as a result of the Commonwealth Games coming to Scotland and will give communities from Hawick to Lerwick the opportunity to celebrate the Relay’s journey across the country.
From 14 June, when the Relay reaches Edinburgh, the Baton will spend 40 days visiting towns and cities and stopping at locations ranging from sports centres to shopping malls and beaches in all 32 local authority areas. Each event will feature sessions for young and old to try the 17 Commonwealth Games sports from gymnastics to swimming, athletics, lawn bowls, track cycling and more, as well as Games-themed cultural and creative activities and dance.
TRYTHON EDINBURGH | 14 JUN theschoolrun2014.com/Tryathon At Meadowbank Sports Centre marking the Relay’s i rst stop on its journey across Scotland.
COMMONWEALTH FLASHBOB RELAY DINGWALL | 11 JUL eden-court.co.uk Throughout June and up to 11 July you can watch the YouTube video, learn the dance, teach your friends and post videos online using #Common wealthFlashmob.
LIVINGSTON QUEEN’S BATON RELAY CELEBRATIONS LIVINGSTON | 15 JUN westlothian.gov.uk Entertainment and a parade will take place, followed by a large, non- ticketed community event. ticketed community event.
A COMMONWEALTH OF TALENTS DALKEITH | 16 JUN midlothian.gov.uk The event will feature a procession led by a Samba band and giant puppets, a Dance Trail and Commonwealth Ceilidh.
EAST LOTHIAN | 17–19 JUN eastlothian.gov.uk The Relay will engage with schools along the route before arriving at a major performing arts event at The Brunton in Musselburgh. Featuring Grinagog Theatre’s Pokey Hat performances.
HAKA HAWICK HAWICK | 18 JUN scotborders.gov.uk The Big Parade will be followed by a free but ticketed evening
entertainment programme with traditional African music, Clanadonia and Scocha at Hawick Town Hall. Tickets should be reserved by phoning or emailing.
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY WELCOMES THE QBR DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY | 19 JUN dumgal.gov.uk/batonrelay A series of community sports and cultural festivals featuring ‘come- and-try’ sessions at primary and secondary schools throughout the area.
SOUTH AYRSHIRE | 20 JUN southayrshire.gov.uk/ activeschools A sporting and cultural event will take place at Rozelle Park delivered by Young Ambassadors and other yo young leaders. Throughout Jun lo local clubs will also be providing op opportunities for young people to try C Commonwealth Games sports. KILMARNOCK COMMONWEALTH K C CARNIVAL | 21 JUN ea eac.eu/yourlegacy Fe Featuring street artists and unique st street performances for all the family to to enjoy and there will be a special ce celebration when the Baton arrives in th the evening.
S SOUTH LANARKSHIRE | 22 JUN s slleisureandculture.co.uk A A mass community cast event will ta take place in Hamilton including s sports and dance sessions as well
as entertainment during the day in Rutherglen, East Kilbride and Carluke.
NORTH LANARKSHIRE | 23 JUN northlanarkshire.gov.uk Three special events will celebrate the Relay in locations including Motherwell and Coatbridge.
LET’S CELEBRATE GLASGOW 2014 FALKIRK | 24 JUN falkirkcommunitytrust.org Enjoy a range of exciting taster sessions along the Relay route from the Falkirk Wheel to Grangemouth Stadium. The Sing Forth community choir will take part in a spectacular evening celebration at Helix Park.
CLACKMANNANSHIRE | 25 JUN clacksweb.org.uk Events along the route include Picnic in the Park at Greeni eld Park, a street party outside Sauchie Hall, an event at Dollar Academy and a Commonwealth Village in Alva’s Cochrane Park. A free but ticketed evening event will take place at Lornshill Academy.
ST ANDREWS | 26 JUN i fe.gov.uk Fife Council’s Active Team will be delivering a range of active celebrations including an attempt at the world’s biggest ceilidh! The Relay will stop at locations around Fife before being welcomed to St Andrews.
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