Last night's closing celebrations marked the end of the Olympics, but the previous two weeks have seen some truly glorious sporting moments which will live on in people's memories for years to come.
Inspirational
From the remarkable achievements of so many TeamGB athletes including Scottish gold medal winners Sir Chris Hoy, who has established himself as an all-time Olympic great, Andy Murray whose determination finally paid off, and rower Katherine Grainger, as well international heroes such as Usain Bolt, the sporting performances in London this summer have been inspiring and a delight to watch.
Whether you were viewing from the comfort of your own sitting room or were fortunate enough to get tickets to see the action live, the talent, hard work, and passion of this year's Olympians have been at times moving, dramatic and utterly engaging to witness.
Organisers of London 2012 must be delighted with the way the games have gone and are to be congratulated. It will surely be a strange feeling for them today to realise everything they've worked so hard for has finally come to an end, but they must take pride in having produced such an unforgettable piece of sporting history.
Glasgow 2014
And as the last competitors leave the Olympic village and the clear up operation begins, athletes and sports fans can already start thinking towards the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014.
London 2012 has set a great example for organisers in Glasgow. The medal haul by Scots athletes is a great springboard for the Commonwealth Games and organisers are already hard at work to make it a fantastic showcase for Scotland.
Now we can all look forward to hosting an international sporting event here in Scotland which will offer us the opportunity to see many of these top athletes in action again.
