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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Neil Pooran

King’s Baton begins Scottish tour in Glasgow ahead of Commonweath Games

Duncan Scott carried the baton in Glasgow to mark the start of the relay (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Gold medallist swimmer Duncan Scott has said it was a “privilege” to carry the King’s Baton in Glasgow, as it began its Scottish tour ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Scott held the baton aloft as he sailed up the River Clyde on a power boat on Wednesday morning, disembarking near the Ovo Hydro arena where he was greeted by guests including First Minister John Swinney.

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