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Olympic torch relay: Flame climbs mountain in gondola | Olympic torch relay: Flame climbs mountain in gondola |
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The Olympic torch has scaled new heights as it went on a gondola - a ski lift - to the Nevis Centre, near Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles. | The Olympic torch has scaled new heights as it went on a gondola - a ski lift - to the Nevis Centre, near Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles. |
The flame was also carried on the Range by mountain biker Tracy Moseley and visited Loch Ness on day 22 of the relay, from Glasgow to Inverness. | The flame was also carried on the Range by mountain biker Tracy Moseley and visited Loch Ness on day 22 of the relay, from Glasgow to Inverness. |
At the start of the day the flame was taken on board tall ship the Glenlee. | At the start of the day the flame was taken on board tall ship the Glenlee. |
It also went through the Scottish Highlands and alongside of Loch Lomond. | It also went through the Scottish Highlands and alongside of Loch Lomond. |
Scottish soul and R&B singer Emeli Sande carried the flame across Loch Leven bridge just before 13:00 BST. | Scottish soul and R&B singer Emeli Sande carried the flame across Loch Leven bridge just before 13:00 BST. |
After 92 torchbearers carried the flame on its 169-mile route there was an evening celebration in Inverness. | After 92 torchbearers carried the flame on its 169-mile route there was an evening celebration in Inverness. |
Emma Baird, 16, was the first torchbearer of the day, starting out at the Glasgow Riverside Museum. | Emma Baird, 16, was the first torchbearer of the day, starting out at the Glasgow Riverside Museum. |
The teenager, who sometimes needs to use a wheelchair due to hip problems, was nominated for her determination in overcoming health problems to play sport. | The teenager, who sometimes needs to use a wheelchair due to hip problems, was nominated for her determination in overcoming health problems to play sport. |
Boat journey | Boat journey |
She took the torch to The Tall Ship Museum and on board The Glenlee - built in 1896, and one of only five Clyde-built ships still afloat. The Glenlee is the only vessel of her kind in the UK. | She took the torch to The Tall Ship Museum and on board The Glenlee - built in 1896, and one of only five Clyde-built ships still afloat. The Glenlee is the only vessel of her kind in the UK. |
Emma Baird handed the torch on to Olympian Hamish Hardie, MBE, who competed as a yachtsman in the 1948 London Olympics at the age of 19 and is vice-chair of the Clyde Maritime Trust. | Emma Baird handed the torch on to Olympian Hamish Hardie, MBE, who competed as a yachtsman in the 1948 London Olympics at the age of 19 and is vice-chair of the Clyde Maritime Trust. |
He said: "It is a great pleasure and honour to welcome the Olympic torch on board Glasgow's ship Glenlee." | He said: "It is a great pleasure and honour to welcome the Olympic torch on board Glasgow's ship Glenlee." |
On its route to Inverness the flame was carried through the village of Luss and on to the pier by Loch Lomond, which is the biggest freshwater lake in Great Britain. | On its route to Inverness the flame was carried through the village of Luss and on to the pier by Loch Lomond, which is the biggest freshwater lake in Great Britain. |
Just after 16:00 BST flame travelled across Loch Ness by boat from Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit. | Just after 16:00 BST flame travelled across Loch Ness by boat from Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit. |
The freshwater loch is famous for alleged sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately named "Nessie". | The freshwater loch is famous for alleged sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately named "Nessie". |
During the journey, the flame also visited Urquhart Castle and the >RockNess Festival at Dores. | |
In all, the torch passed through 17 communities: Glasgow, Bearsden, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Luss, Tarbet, Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Glencoe, North Ballachulish, Fort William, Spean Bridge, Fort Augustus, Invermoriston, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit and Inverness. | In all, the torch passed through 17 communities: Glasgow, Bearsden, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Luss, Tarbet, Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Glencoe, North Ballachulish, Fort William, Spean Bridge, Fort Augustus, Invermoriston, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit and Inverness. |
TV presenter Jenni Falconer, also an ambassador and campaigner for Prince's Trust, was among the torchbearers, along with John McNiven, the Weightlifting Scotland Vice Chairman and a weightlifting bronze medallist at the 1974 and 1970 Commonwealth Games. | TV presenter Jenni Falconer, also an ambassador and campaigner for Prince's Trust, was among the torchbearers, along with John McNiven, the Weightlifting Scotland Vice Chairman and a weightlifting bronze medallist at the 1974 and 1970 Commonwealth Games. |
The torch reached the day's final destination, the Northern Meeting Park in Inverness to the sound of church bells at about 18:50 BST, where the cauldron was lit, and entertainment included performances from Emeli Sande and dance act Twist and Pulse. | The torch reached the day's final destination, the Northern Meeting Park in Inverness to the sound of church bells at about 18:50 BST, where the cauldron was lit, and entertainment included performances from Emeli Sande and dance act Twist and Pulse. |
A total of 8,000 people will carry the flame during its 8,000 mile, 70-day journey to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London on 27 July. | A total of 8,000 people will carry the flame during its 8,000 mile, 70-day journey to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London on 27 July. |
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