Tour de France 2027 to start in Edinburgh for first time
Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 13:29 · Archive
The Tour de France will begin in Edinburgh on July 2, 2027, the first time the race has started in Scotland.
The Tour de France will hold its Grand Départ in Edinburgh on July 2, 2027, the first time the historic race has begun in Scotland. The opening stage will start at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and travel through the city centre before heading to Carlisle via Dumfries and Galloway over 184 kilometres.
The Edinburgh leg of the route takes in major landmarks including the Royal Mile, North Bridge, Princes Street, the Mound, Lawnmarket, Castle esplanade and the Grassmarket, before heading south through Midlothian. According to The Scotsman, the event attracts some 3.5 billion viewers across the world and is described as one of the largest free sporting events in British history.
Edinburgh Council Leader Jane Meagher attended the official route reveal in Paris and said hosting the Grand Départ was 'a huge moment for Edinburgh and for Scotland'. She added: 'Our city has built a strong reputation for delivering major international events, and the Tour de France gives us another incredible opportunity to show the world what makes Edinburgh such a special place.'
Meagher stressed the event would extend beyond the race itself. She said: 'We want people across our communities to feel part of the occasion and to benefit from the opportunities it brings. From celebrating our city on the international stage to inspiring more people to get on their bikes, I'm confident the legacy of the Tour will go well beyond the opening day.' The announcement was accompanied by students from Portobello High School who have been taking part in the Girls Cycling Programme.
How it is being reported
- Edinburgh route for Tour de France Grand Départ revealed ahead of historic event'Hosting the Grand Départ is a huge moment for Edinburgh'Edinburgh Live · 22 Oct, 13:09
- Tour de France 2027 in Scotland: What you need to know about the third largest sporting event in the worldThey will be riding £14,000 bikes at up to 60mph or more, attracting some 3.5 billion viewers across the world - welcome to the Tour de France.The Scotsman · 22 Oct, 12:52
- Scotland set for Tour De France as full 2027 route announcedGrand Départ cycling extravaganza will see hundreds of cyclist set off from HolyroodThe Scotsman · 22 Oct, 12:01
- Tour de France 2027 Edinburgh Grand Départ route revealed as competition starts in Scotland for first time everThe event will mark the first time the historic race has begun its route in ScotlandEdinburgh Evening News · 22 Oct, 11:44
- The start of the Tour de France 2027 route through Edinburgh city centre revealed“Grand Depart” of largest free sporting event in British history will be from the Palace of Holyroodhouse on July 2, 2027The Scotsman · 22 Oct, 10:46
In this story: Edinburgh · Palace of Holyroodhouse · Tour de France · Jane Meagher · Carlisle · Dumfries and Galloway
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