Road cycling’s iconic Tour de France is set to return to the UK in 2027 when that market will host the ‘Grand Depart’ opening stages of the men’s - and women’s - races. The men’s Grand Depart will begin in Edinburgh,

The Scottish city of Edinburgh will host the Tour de France Grand Depart in 2027 as the world's most famous cycling race returns to Britain for the fifth time. It will be the third time the race has started in Britain after London in 2007 and Leeds in 2014.

The Tour de France will make its return to UK shores for the first time since 2014, with the women’s race set to make its first appearance