Thistle do nicely: Team Scotland mascots welcome Queen’s Baton Relay on global tour as the countdown to 2018 Commonwealth Games begins

Team Scotland mascots Bonnie and Clyde launch a five-day programme of events being held around the country to mark the arrival of the Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay during its global tour, marking the countdown to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Australia.

The Queen’s Baton Relay is a tradition devised to celebrate the Commonwealth’s diversity, inspire community pride and excite people about the international festival of sports and culture. The baton carries a message from the Queen, which calls for athletes to come together in peaceful and friendly competition.