I can hear the beginnings of a rendition of ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)’, but I cannae see or hear The Proclaimers.

Tbf, Hibs were in action tonight. Less said on that the better, though.

Nina Nesbitt is here, however, with a stripped-back version of the iconic tune.

So now were hearing about the 74 batons - one for each nation and territory - made hewn from ash gathered in Glasgow's parks.

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You can see everyone is itching to get back to the dancing...

George Black CBE, Chair of Glasgow 2026 is now in front of the mic.

"When the future of these Games was uncertain, Glasgow didn’t ask, Can we? We asked, “When do we get started?

"Because that’s what we do. We roll up our sleeves and, together, we make extraordinary things happen."

First time I met Donald earlier this year during a site visit, he was wearing a tracksuit and was a wee bit bleary-eyed. I didn't realise he was who he is.

No doubt tonight, though. He looks magnificent in the kilt and very much the part.

Dr Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport is delivering a speech.

"Tonight, it is my great honour to welcome you to Glasgow," he says.

"It is good to be back."

Sticking with the serious stuff, it's time for the oaths.

They set the tone for the Games ahead, guiding all who compete and inspiring all who watch them.

Paul Foster MBE is representing the athletes, Robyn Love the coaches and Leslie Roy MBE the volunteers.

Right, everyone settle down. You've had your fun. Now we're back to the serious stuff as the Commonwealth Games flag is ceremonially brought out and hoisted.

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Given he was up boogieing… a final wee word on Team Scotland there, with Alex Marshall leading them out.

Proud as punch, as you can imagine, but just behind him to his left was his niece, Beth Riva, who’s out in the women’s pairs.

Now that’s a picture for the family album.

Well, that's woken everyone up. A rerr terr, as yer granny might say.

A few months ago, the organisers asked for Glasgow 'characters' to volunteer to take part in this. Looks like they found them...

Here we go, Team Scotland have been hauled up to dance... gaun yersels.

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Now we're talking, Glasgow's nightlife takes centre stage...

Callum Beattie is singing Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, surrounded by sparkly unicorns parading in... we've all been there, eh?

The Barrowland's iconic stars can be seen, while the Sub Club's patterned door is instantly recognisable.

There is a message, while that happens though, as the dancers come together as a crowd to fill the stage but leave a space clear at the front.

It is a reference to the events of 2021 in the city's Kenmure Street, when Glaswegians surrounded a van to protect local residents from removal by immigration authorities.

Neighbours, standing up for their community.

We're now back with our three guides for the show in the Dear Green Place, as Glasgow is known.

Famous murals from the city are shown on the screen and as GAIA performs the song 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' in in front of the Royal Box, a track composed as a collaboration with the rapper Eyve.

Nope, me either.

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And we conclude with a banner, emblazoned with the Gaelic words: “Tha Glaschu beo anns na daoine”.

"Glasgow is alive in the people", is the literal translation.

But actually, the message being conveyed is one well known in this city... "People make Glasgow".

This is quite something.

We're into a dancing bit now. Workshop of the World, they're calling it.

According to my notes, the performers and their fabrics are "weaving between the decades and the industries at Glasgow’s heart".

A huge hit in here, that.

Among a flock performers, singer Nathan Evans has entered.

The beat of his track 'Home' begins to thunder.

It's a bit of a flash mob out there.

The line 'Scotland is a place called home' rings round.