The Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee yesterday marked the ‘500 days to go‘  milestone with a video – with the  perfect soundtrack – celebrating all that’s great about Glasgow and showcasing the preparations for Scotland’s biggest ever sporting and cultural event.

Also announced is the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay – the curtain-raiser to the Commonwealth Games. The baton will visit 71 nations and territories, cover 190,000 kilometres and involve a third of the world’s population, making it the world’s most engaging relay.

You can get more information on the Queen’s Baton Relay, its route and timings at www.glasgow2014.com/baton-relay