The 4,000 batonbearers were notified by email and were selected by independent panels, who have considered people's achievements against the odds, their mentoring of young people, contributions to community and youth sport, and those who make a difference through volunteering and community support.

It follows a nationwide campaign that urged communities to nominate people they thought would be most deserving of the honour.

Among the batonbearers are community leaders and volunteers and for the first time in the history of any relay, all 545 secondary schools in Scotland were invited to nominate a pupil to participate in the Relay.

One of those chosen is 14-year-old Robert Miller from Dunoon, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age and told he could not play sport.

Despite this, Miller has excelled in athletics and football, medalling six times at the Scottish Disability Athletics Championships, as well as training every month with the Scotland Football Association development squad.

Robert Miller from Dunoon will take part in this year's Queen's Baton Relay ©Glasgow 2014



"I was quite surprised to hear I'd been selected as so many people got nominated," he said.

"What I remember from those athletics competitions is getting to the finishing line and then waiting nervously until I heard I had won a medal.

"Sport really helps with my cerebral palsy, and makes my legs a lot stronger.

"I would say to other young people in similar situations to live their lives, to try the things they want to try, and not put their heads down."

Another who was selected to take part in the Relay is Dundee student Elizabeth Ferris, who founded the Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Rugby League Club after she suffered a spinal cord injury which resulted in her becoming a full-time wheelchair user.

Before its formation there were no sporting opportunities in Dundee for active wheelchair users.

The club now has 20 registered members representing all age groups and levels of ability and has expanded to offer regular wheelchair basketball, tennis and curling sessions.

"After my injury I didn't think sport was possible, so it's great to be able to stay fit and active and it helps keeps my mind clear," said the 27-year-old.

"I always loved playing sport and now I'm in a chair that's no different.

"It's a huge honour to have been chosen as a batonbearer.

"Hopefully it shows other wheelchair users that their disability doesn't have to define them.

"There really are no barriers to what you can achieve."

Elizabeth Ferris set up the Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Rugby League Club after suffering a spinal cord injury three years ago ©Glasgow 2014



Glasgow 2014 claims it hopes the relay will reflect the important role of sport by visiting schools, sporting facilities and leisure centres, encouraging communities to get behind Team Scotland, get involved with the Games and use its profile to get more people participating in sport.

Those nominees who have not been successful will have the opportunity to be a part of the Relay by attending a wide-ranging programme of sports and cultural events taking place along the route.

"We want to congratulate those batonbearers who will be carrying the Queen's Baton across its 40 day journey through Scotland," said Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg.