Midlothian prepares to welcome Tour de France as full route is revealed

Villagers in the Scottish Borders can get geared up for a pump track revamp after funding was secured.

Edinburgh swimmer Archie Goodburn will deliver the match ball at Scotland’s clash with Australia at Murrayfield, raising awareness and funds for brain cancer research following his own diagnosis in 2024.

Edinburgh rugby coach Freddie Main has published his first children’s book, Finn Faces His Fear, to help youngsters build confidence, with 25% of profits going to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

Edinburgh Council will invest £1.7 million from the Visitor Levy to improve roads ahead of the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ, as council leader Jane Meagher highlights the expected economic benefits of the race during a trophy visit to Portobello.

Tickets for the 2027 Tour de France opening ceremony at Edinburgh Castle will start at £27, with general sale opening on October 30 ahead of the historic race's departure from Scotland.

Two junior golfers have claimed the inaugural Road to the Home of Golf titles at St Andrews, with 120 young players from across Scotland competing in the new tournament designed to make competitive golf more accessible.

Members of an all-conquering Scottish Borders football team have reunited to celebrate their “perfect season” half a century ago.

Falkirk arrived at Easter Road looking to get their second victory of the campaign.

Oisin McEntee spoke to the press after Hearts picked up a point at home to kickstart their European campaign.

World-mile record holder and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Josh Kerr will deliver the match-ball at Scotland’s opening Nations Championship game of the season.

The points were shared at Tynecastle Park tonight.

British and Irish Lions winger Darcy Graham returns from a bicep injury as Edinburgh name their side to face French giants RC Toulon in their opening EPCR Challenge Cup match at Hive Stadium.

Wouter Vrancken spoke to the press today before Hearts’ huge European tie against Nordsjaelland.

It was a big game at Tynecastle on Saturday with both teams looking to get back to winning form.

Hibs have announced the signing of Rabbi Matondo on a permanent deal

Scotland Sevens returns for the first time since 2022 in October, playing in the Safari Sevens Tournament in Nairobi, Kenya.

Having opened its doors in 2025 as Scotland’s first permanent, community-based support and wellbeing centre for those impacted by breast cancer.

Spending a penny will be par for the course after go-ahead was granted for a composting toilet at a coastal golf club in the Scottish Borders.

International football fans heading to Barclays Hampden for Scotland’s UEFA Nations League matches are being encouraged to travel by train.

Councillors have backed Peebles Rovers after the club was forced to close over the cost of upgrading its ground.

The Dutchman joins the Club following two highly successful seasons with SK Beveren.

Midlothian grassroots sports clubs are being urged to apply for a share of £500,000 in funding, after Easthouses Lily Miners Welfare FC benefited from the scheme earlier this year.

Edinburgh Rugby have named Magnus Bradbury and Matt Currie as co-captains for the 2026/27 season.

Youth football coaches and clubs are being warned they could face prosecution if regulated roles are carried out without the required PVG checks.

Midlothian darts player David Sharp endured a nightmare journey to the Netherlands on Monday.

Around 400 students from 10 universities will hit the waves at Lost Shore Surf Resort tomorrow for a major student surfing event.

Elding, born in England, moved to Ireland aged six after his father signed for Sligo Rovers.

Hibs drew 1-1 with Aberdeen in the first game after the sacking of club legend David Gray.

A farming family have won their fight to create East Lothian’s first indoor padel courts.

Hibernian have parted company with Head Coach David Gray following a downturn in results and performances.

There is no one in the current Hibs squad who has experienced or understands the highs and lows of the football club quite like Martin Boyle. But, six consecutive home league losses, a record not equalled since 1920, is a low even Boyle has not yet felt.

Bringing together 70 sports disciplines under one umbrella, Edinburgh Wildcats showcases the sporting prowess from Scotland’s number one sporting university.

Midlothian Raiders made a winning start to their 2026/27 campaign, securing a hard-fought 57–50 victory over Southside Cartographers.

George Stanger’s putback from a Raphael Sallinger spill ended Killie’s 12 year wait for a win at Easter Road.

EICC to host Tour de France headquarters for historic Edinburgh Grand Départ in 2027.