Dumfries House hosts Schools’ Baton Relay closing ceremony ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Children from schools across Glasgow visited Dumfries House to celebrate the culmination of the Schools’ Baton Relay. 34 learning communities across the city of Glasgow were challenged to take on a creative design brief and developing a unique artistic identity for their Baton, before sending it on its own sustainable journey around the schools and nurseries within their community.
During their time on the estate the students participated in a range of education programmes focusing on nature and sustainability, before attending the closing ceremony.
Team Scotland gymnast Pavel Karnejenko was on hand with Glasgow 2026 mascot Finnie at the event, meeting the Glasgow school kids. The event also marked the announcement of Scotland’s King’s Baton Relay activities, including that Dumfries House will host the King’s Baton on day two of the Relay.
Starting on 1 July at the Team Scotland Team Camp in Glasgow, the Baton will attend over 50 events and festivals to celebrate Scottish sport, culture and the Games.
“It has been wonderful to host students and athletes at Dumfries House for the closing ceremony of the
Jacqueline Farrell, Executive Director, Education at The King’s Foundation
Schools’ Baton Relay and the announcement of The King’s Baton Relay route around Scotland. As the headquarters of The King’s Foundation, we are proud to support young people being active
and spending time outdoors in nature at Dumfries House – which makes this such a fitting event
for us to host. We are so excited the Games are taking place a stone’s throw away in Glasgow
and look forward to welcoming the Baton for its official stop at Dumfries House on 2nd July.”