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.
21. Happy times
Hearts fans in Gorgie celebrate Hearts win over city rivals Hibs in the Scottish Cup Final in 2012. Photo: Jayne Wright
22. Twice in a generation
Hearts supporters in Merchiston Hearts Supporters Club who were at the 1956 cup final, the last time they won the famous old trophy. Fom left Harry Hay and George Ramsey celebrate Hearts beating Rangers 2-1 to win the Tennents Scottish Cup in 1998. Photo: COLIN MEARNS
23. Champions
The Heart of Midlothian 1959/60 team with League Championship and League Cup trophies, the last Hearts side to win the Scottish title. Photo: TSPL
24. Buckie time
Edinburgh Lord Provost Eric Milligan enjoys a wee sip of Buckfast wine with Hearts fans after their team beat Rangers 2-1 to win the Scottish Cup 1998. Photo: Adam Elder