Olympic Torch Relay - Events in Dundee on Tuesday 12 June 2012

Reports from the City Council confirm that final arrangements are being put into place for the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay in Dundee on the evening of Tuesday June 12. The relay will begin its journey to an evening celebration at Baxter Park from Commercial Street at 18:14, calling in at City Square around 4 minutes later.
A council-organised programme of entertainment at City Square, including gymnasts, Active Schools, drummers and Fintry Pipe Band will begin at 4pm.
The relay and torchbearers will then move along Murraygate and Cowgate, up Princes Street onto Arbroath Road, then onto Baxter Park for 18:47.
The full route of the Olympic Torch Relay in Dundee is marked on the map above.
The Baxter Park celebration will be open to the public from 4pm, with activities beginning at 5pm. Highlights include a DJ set presented by street dancers Twist & Pulse and a performance from top Scots pop star Emeli Sande.There will be a number of dancing and athletic events taking place in the park, with representations from sponsors.
At 18:50, a cauldron will be lit from the Olympic Flame.Events at the park will come to a close at around 19:15.
No tickets are required for either the City Square or Baxter Park events, but people are being advised to come along as early as they can.
Councillor Laurie Bidwell said:
I am sure that many residents in The Ferry will be looking forward to welcoming the Olympic Torch to the city and the associated celebratory events in City Square and Baxter Park. Even at this distance from the main Olympic venues in London, it is great that we can share in the build up to our first Olympics in the UK since 1948.
Read/download the Olympic Torch Relay Map for Dundee