Bolton-born, Edinburgh-raised golfer Andrew Oldcorn is a well-known Hearts fan. The three-time European Tour winner often attends matches at Tynecastle.Bolton-born, Edinburgh-raised golfer Andrew Oldcorn is a well-known Hearts fan. The three-time European Tour winner often attends matches at Tynecastle.
Bolton-born, Edinburgh-raised golfer Andrew Oldcorn is a well-known Hearts fan. The three-time European Tour winner often attends matches at Tynecastle.

Famous Hearts fans: 16 celebrity Edinburgh Jambos, including TV presenters and Olympians

With Hearts now on a summer break, we take a look at some of the Edinburgh club’s most famous supporters.
By Phil Johnson
Published 6th Jun 2023, 15:40 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2023, 12:31 BST

Look through our photo gallery to see 16 celebrities who count Heart of Midlothian as their team.

Boxing champion Lee McGregor is a dyed-in-the-wool Hearts supporter. The Edinburgh-born bantamweight has said it's his dream to fight for a world title at Tynecastle.

5. Ring King

Boxing champion Lee McGregor is a dyed-in-the-wool Hearts supporter. The Edinburgh-born bantamweight has said it's his dream to fight for a world title at Tynecastle. Photo: Photo: Third Party

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Scots runner Eilidh Doyle is a Hearts season ticket holder. The Olympic 400m hurdler wears a maroon and white wristband during all her races in support of the Jam Tarts. She competed in both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, winning bronze in the latter.

6. Olympian

Scots runner Eilidh Doyle is a Hearts season ticket holder. The Olympic 400m hurdler wears a maroon and white wristband during all her races in support of the Jam Tarts. She competed in both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, winning bronze in the latter. Photo: Photo: Getty

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A Scottish broadcast journalist and correspondent for BBC Scotland News, former George Watson's College pupil Martin Geissler is a life-long Hearts fan.

7. News man

A Scottish broadcast journalist and correspondent for BBC Scotland News, former George Watson's College pupil Martin Geissler is a life-long Hearts fan. Photo: Photo: Third Party

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Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland international Pierre Schoeman watched Hearts beat Hibs 3-1 and Tynecastle in 2022 and was blown away by the atmosphere

8. Powerful prop

Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland international Pierre Schoeman watched Hearts beat Hibs 3-1 and Tynecastle in 2022 and was blown away by the atmosphere Photo: Ewan Bootman - SNS Group

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