Friday May 1st 2026
Opening stage of 20265 Tour de France (credit: ASO & Charly López)
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
Borderers can find out this month how to get involved in a sporting event which is set to put the region on the global map.
The first drop-in information sessions for residents and businesses along 2027 Tour de France route have been announced.
Scottish Borders Council is holding a series of initial drop-ins in preparation for the iconic event heading to the region.
The Borders will host the majority of Stage 1 of the world’s biggest cycle race on Friday, July 2, 2027. After departing Edinburgh, the race will head south to Innerleithen, then on to Galashiels and Melrose.
The route then takes the riders to the edge of Selkirk and on to Hawick and Newcastleton towards the stage finish in Carlisle.
The drop-in events will take place as follows:
– Newcastleton Community Centre – Monday 18 May, 10.30am-noon
– Hawick Town Hall – Monday 18 May, 1.30pm-3pm
– Innerleithen Memorial Hall – Tuesday 19 May, 9.30am-11am
– Galashiels Academy Inspire Room – Tuesday 19 May, 12.30pm-2.15pm
– Melrose Corn Exchange – Tuesday 19 May, 2.45pm-4.15pm
These events are an opportunity for local residents and businesses to find out more information about the event, what it means for the Scottish Borders, and how to get involved.
Further community engagement events and activities will take place in due course.
The Tour de France is broadcast in over 190 countries, with an estimated global television audience of 3.5-4 billion people across the three-week race. At least 12 million people watch the race annually at the roadside.
The council and partners are working together to ensure that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity delivers significant economic benefits for the area and a long-term legacy.
Information on the 2027 Tour de France in the Scottish Borders is available online at www.scotborders.gov.uk/tourdefrance, which will be updated regularly as more details are confirmed over the coming months.
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