Today the Flame will travel 145.3 miles through 18 communities on its journey from St Andrews to Edinburgh.
The first Torchbearer of the day, thirteen-year-old Joseph Forrester, will carry the Flame along the West Sands beach made famous by the film Chariots of Fire. Joseph loves running and his dream is to one day run for Team GB in a long distance events.
Hannah Clarke, 18, from Kinross will carry the Flame in Milnathort. Hannah was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour and has since raised nearly £10,000 for cancer charities.
A total of 155 Torchbearers will carry the Flames through the following communities: St Andrews, Milnathort, Kinross, Crook of Devon, Alloa, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane, Stirling, Cumbernauld, Larbert, Camelon, Falkirk, Skinflats, Cairneyhill, Crossford, Dumfermline, Broxbourne, Edinburgh.
The evening celebration will take place at Edinburgh Castle and will feature a variety of entertainment such as Emeli Sande and the Big Projects Youth Choir, who will be joined by some of Scotland’s finest talent including Kim Edgar and Karine Polwart.
Towards the end of the two-hour show, the last Torchbearer of the day Lesley Forrest will light a celebration cauldron on stage which will enable the Olympic Flame to be seen by the audience.
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