When you support an Edinburgh football team, the chance of seeing it win a major cup are usually considered slim due to the dominance of Celtic and Rangers in Scottish football. But that doesn’t mean it never happens.
We’ve taken a look back in our archives for pictures of Hearts fans celebrating their side’s cup victories over the years. We’ve found great photos of Hearts fans celebrating Scottish Cup successes in 1956,1998, 2006 and of course 2012, when they thumped city rivals Hibs 5-1 in the final at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The team also bagged Scottish League Cup victories in the 1950s and 60s.
Take a look through our photo gallery to take a trip down memory lane to some of the best times in Hearts’ history.
13. Party time
Hearts fans celebrate their team winning the Tennents Scottish Cup in 1998. Photo: JULIE BULL
14. Hampden roar
The Scottish League Cup final at Hampden in September 1954 - fans cheer as Hearts beat Motherwell 4-2. Photo: Archive
15. Gorgie boys
Hearts fans on Gorgie Road celebrating their side's Scottish Cup triumph over Rangers in 1998. Photo: Adam Elder
16. Pure joy
Hearts fans celebrate Hearts win over Hibs in the Scottish Cup Final in 2012 at the Athletic Arms pub in Gorgie. Photo: Jayne Wright