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Article published 22/10/2026

The full route for the 2027 Tour de France has been announced today by race organisers, A.S.O, in Paris.

This marks another milestone moment in the lead up to the 2027 Grand Départ, as the Tour de France race begins in Edinburgh on Friday 2 July 2027. This is the first time that the race will begin in Scotland, and Britain is the first country outside of France to host the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

The locations of the sprints on the five British road stages are also now confirmed. Newcastleton, in the Scottish Borders, has been announced as hosting the intermediate sprint on stage one.

Look at the dedicated interactive map, which shows the full 184 kilometre route of the opening stage, spanning from Edinburgh, through Midlothian, the Scottish Borders, and Dumfries & Galloway to Carlisle. 

View the interactive map on the Grand Départ website

"Today’s route announcement marks another exciting milestone on the journey to welcoming the Tour de France to Scotland. As the opening stage travels through our stunning landscapes and welcoming communities, millions of viewers around the world will gain a glimpse of the experiences that make Scotland such a special place to visit.

The Tour de France is one of the most recognisable sporting events in the world and hosting the Grand Départ presents a unique opportunity to inspire future visitors, support local businesses and celebrate our outstanding cycling offering.

Major events of this scale create lasting benefits for destinations and communities, and we look forward to welcoming the world to Scotland in 2027 and demonstrating why Scotland is the perfect stage for events of this scale and significance."

Rob Dickson, VisitScotland Director of Industry and Events

The Presentation of Riders Ceremony

The Presentation of Riders Ceremony is a long-standing Tour de France tradition, offering fans the opportunity to see all competing teams and riders before the race begins.

For the 2027 Grand Départ in Great Britain, the ceremony will be a landmark cultural celebration through a partnership with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Branded as the Opening Ceremony featuring the Presentation of Riders, the event will combine the official rider presentation with a spectacular programme of entertainment and cultural performances, creating a world-class celebration that goes beyond the traditional team presentation.

Tickets for the Tour de France opening ceremony and presentation of the riders, at Edinburgh Castle on 30 June 2027, go on pre-sale at midday tomorrow (Friday 23 October) followed by general sale on Friday 30 October.

Find out more on the Grand Départ website. 


The Grand Depart 2027 will take place in Edinburgh. Credit SWPix.com.