Caerlaverock Castle was one of 13 iconic Scottish landmarks illuminated in the UCI’s rainbow colours to mark six months until the biggest cycling event in the world.
Friday’s lighting up not only showed the range of locations and venues where the UCI World Championships will take place from August 3 to 13 but also how Scotland will be welcoming the world – with the stripes signifying the five continents.
All the landmarks – from the Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Highlands to the Riverside Museum on the banks of the river Clyde in Glasgow and Edinburgh Castle – were chosen as they are located in the regions that are venues for the championships which will see thousands of amateur and elite cycling athletes from more than 120 countries competing.
