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Olympic torch to visit Scone Palace en route to Dundee Olympic torch to visit Scone Palace en route to Dundee
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The Olympic flame is to visit Scone Palace, once the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, as it makes its way from Aberdeen to Dundee.The Olympic flame is to visit Scone Palace, once the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, as it makes its way from Aberdeen to Dundee.
The site, where Robert the Bruce and Charles II were crowned, was once the location of the coronation stone the Stone of Destiny.The site, where Robert the Bruce and Charles II were crowned, was once the location of the coronation stone the Stone of Destiny.
The day started with a sponsor's event just after 07:00 BST.The day started with a sponsor's event just after 07:00 BST.
The flame is travelling 132 miles with 124 torchbearers en route to Dundee, where it is due at about 18:00 BST.The flame is travelling 132 miles with 124 torchbearers en route to Dundee, where it is due at about 18:00 BST.
The relay is taking in Stonehaven, Marykirk, Hillside, Montrose, Brechin, Forfar, Meigle, Coupar Angus, Woodside, Burrelton, Balbeggie, Scone, Perth, Abernethy, Newburgh, Cupar, Dairsie, Guardbridge and Leuchars.The relay is taking in Stonehaven, Marykirk, Hillside, Montrose, Brechin, Forfar, Meigle, Coupar Angus, Woodside, Burrelton, Balbeggie, Scone, Perth, Abernethy, Newburgh, Cupar, Dairsie, Guardbridge and Leuchars.
Lindsay Rennie, 46, from Arborath, started the leg. He has three times swum across the River Tay for charity, raising £7,000 in the process.Lindsay Rennie, 46, from Arborath, started the leg. He has three times swum across the River Tay for charity, raising £7,000 in the process.
Also carrying the flame in Aberdeen is Olympian Jackie Lockhart, 47, who has been curling for over 30 years. She was eight times Scottish Champion, won gold at the World Women's Championship in 2002 to add to the Silver medal from 1985 and took bronze in 2007. Lockhart competed in the 1992, 1998, 2006 and 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Also carrying the flame in Aberdeen is Olympian Jackie Lockhart, 47, who has been curling for over 30 years. She was eight times Scottish Champion, won gold at the World Women's Championship in 2002 to add to the silver medal from 1985 and took bronze in 2007. Lockhart competed in the 1992, 1998, 2006 and 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Another early torchbearer is 12-year-old Findlay Bremner from Aberdeen who recently made the Junior GB snowboarding team and will be carrying the flame through Stonehaven.Another early torchbearer is 12-year-old Findlay Bremner from Aberdeen who recently made the Junior GB snowboarding team and will be carrying the flame through Stonehaven.
Elspeth Graham, 82, from Perth was a sprinter (then called Elspeth Hay) who was injured in 4x100 yard relay training for the 1948 Games and ended up watching from the stands. She regained fitness and represented GB in the 1950 European Athletics Championships, where she won relay team gold and came 5th in the individual event. Elspeth Graham, 82, from Perth was a sprinter (then called Elspeth Hay) who was injured in 4x100 yard relay training for the 1948 Games and ended up watching from the stands. She regained fitness and represented GB in the 1950 European Athletics Championships, where she won relay team gold and came fifth in the individual event.
Mrs Graham, who will carry the flame in Balbeggie, has given her time to the Women's Royal Voluntary Service for nearly 40 years and works during the summer months as a tour-guide at a local stately home. Mrs Graham, who will carry the flame in Balbeggie, has given her time to the Women's Royal Voluntary Service for nearly 40 years and works during the summer months as a tour guide at a local stately home.
Junior water polo player Louise Fox, 16, from Dundee, will carry the flame at Scone Palace, which is now the home of the Earls of Mansfield. Junior water polo player Louise Fox, 16, from Dundee, will carry the flame at Scone Palace, which is now the home of the Earl of Mansfield.
Later, swimmer Mark Szaranek, 16, from Fife will hold the torch at the Desperate Dan statue in Dundee. Mark holds Scottish and British junior records and was recently selected to represent GB at the 2011 European Olympic Youth Games.Later, swimmer Mark Szaranek, 16, from Fife will hold the torch at the Desperate Dan statue in Dundee. Mark holds Scottish and British junior records and was recently selected to represent GB at the 2011 European Olympic Youth Games.
The day will end with an evening celebration in Dundee's Baxter Park at which the last torchbearer, Kian Steel, will light a cauldron on stage.The day will end with an evening celebration in Dundee's Baxter Park at which the last torchbearer, Kian Steel, will light a cauldron on stage.
The line-up includes music from Scottish singer Emeli Sandé and sport and dance act Twist and Pulse.The line-up includes music from Scottish singer Emeli Sandé and sport 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.