But the day will be remembered for what the area brought to the relay itself, with thousands of revellers lining the streets to support the event and soak up the positive energy of the impending Commonwealth Games.

West Dunbartonshire as a whole was under the microscope on the 34th day of the baton’s UK journey, starting off in nearby Duntocher. The baton then made its way to Faifley, Hardgate and Whitecrook, before entering Clydebank.

A trip up the Titan Crane, a visit to St Margaret’s Hospice, and a flying hello at the Golden Jubilee Hospital, and the baton was on its way towards Dumbarton and the Vale.

One of the stand out efforts of the day was that of Dave McLeod, who scaled Dumbarton Rock with the baton, as the beautiful landmark had the eyes of the world on it.

Originally from Glasgow, Dave has lived in Dumbarton for a number of years and went through a period where he climbed the Rock every day.

He told the Reporter: “It's a great spectacle and it's brilliant so many people have turned out to watch it. Hopefully it's a bit of fun for them to see me do it this way and it's great day for the area.” Dave had the baton strapped to his back using a harness and managed to scale Dumbarton most notorious mound without any dramas.

Others who watched the baton make its way through the area included eight-year-old Reegan Pounder from Dumbarton who was part of a group from the Carousel Schools Out Club and ten-year-old Andrew McGunnigal, from Alexandria.

Andrew knew the baton was carrying a message from the Queen, which she would read out during the opening ceremony.

He told us: “It’s really good and it’s really nice to see it come through some of our local areas.” Seven-year-old Logan O’Dell was also there with the club and said it was an amazing day.

Dumbarton based, DC Peter Jarvis is one of the police officers running with the baton every day along the route in Scotland.

He was among 800 police applicants for the position and managed to grab one of the 32 spots on the baton relay after a series of gruelling fitness tests.: Originally from Denny, Peter now lives in Dumbarton and said it was a great experience to be in his home town with the relay.

He told us: “It’s quite a gruelling experience, in Aberdeen for instance, we had to run for 17 miles in really hot conditions, which was a bit of a trial. The main thing for us is that we don’t steal the limelight in anyway, and to make sure the baton bearers have a great day and great experience. It’s been fantastic to see how it has been received across the country and to see the smiles on everyone’s faces as it comes through their towns has been brilliant.” Maureen Macolm from Cardross went to Dumbarton Castle with her friend Alison Smith to see the baton.

Maureen said: “We’ve really enjoyed the excitement of it. I’ve been following it on the radio and seeing how it’s going. It’ll be great for tourism and everything.” Gregor ‘Tudge’ Tilley also proudly carried the baton the length of Aurora Street in Clydebank. The Dumbarton lad was “extremely proud” to have the opportunity to carry the baton for the second time, having taken part as a school boy in the 1986 relay for the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.

Gregor was nominated to carry the baton for his charity work, having completed all the Kilt Walks since they started.