Relay Run for Young Peeblean

 

During June of 2002 a relay for the Commonwealth Games honouring the Queen's Jubilee passed through every part of the United Kingdom. A special baton was passed from runner to runner. One of the participants,Richard Scott, represented part of the Royal Burgh of Peebles. The following images show the contribution made by this Scottish lad.

 

Richard Scott is dropped off by father Robert before meeting with the officials of the relay run through the Borders town of Peebles.
Runners are given instructions about their routes.

 

 

 

 

Richard finally makes his eventful run as mother Jennifer watches on.

 

Proud parents meet with their son after the run.

 

 

 

 

Richard's sister, Connie, joins him and their mother as they watch the run on television.