Tour de France visits Selkirk Hill
Added at 14:34 on 16 January 2026
The 'Grand Depart' of the 2027 Tour de France has been confirmed as starting in Edinburgh on Friday 2nd July. Visiting the Borders for the first time, the cavalcade surrounding the event and the riders is destined to shine a spotlight on the Borders, its hills and roads. Starting from Edinburgh, the route takes the scenic Leithen Road to Innerleithen, before passing through Clovenfords, Galashiels and Melrose. Cyclists will ascend steep Dingleton Road to the west of the EIldons, before turning right towards Selkirk on the A699.
They won't enter the town, but will have a good view of it in the summer light from the Gala Rig, before descending down Selkirk Hill and the golf course to turn left down the A7 by the petrol station. Those who have witnessed the Tour in its native France can attest that it brings an excitement to the places on the route, with the cyclists themselves preceded by a caravan dispensing gifts and souvenirs to the eager public. Sadly, the peloton won't get to see the newly-installed bike hoops on Selkirk High Street, but can expect a rousing welcome from Souters nonetheless.