Hearts talents make loan transfer exits as trio head for Scottish clubs
Hearts have loaned out some of their aspiring talents.
A trio of Hearts players have headed out on loan in search of senior experience.
The winter transfer window has closed for the Jambos and other Premiership sides but teams below the top flight can still loan in domestic talents. Hearts have moved to get three of their young starlets from their Lowland League ‘B’ team out on loan for the rest of the season.
Henry James and Mackenzie Ross have headed to Peterhead in League One, with the Balmoor club still harbouring hopes of a push into the promotion play-off race. Aiden Haddow meanwhile is heading for League Two at Forfar Athletic, who hold similar promotion ambitions at that level.
What Hearts players have left on loan?
A Hearts statement on the trio reads: “Henry James and Mackenzie Ross have joined Peterhead on loan until the end of the season, subject to SFA Approval. Left back, James has featured 28 times for Hearts B this season, across the Lowland League and Challenge Cup, having joined the Wee Jambos in the summer of 2024 from Nottingham Forest.
“Meanwhile, Ross, is an attacker who has played both out wide and through for the middle, racking up over 90 appearances across four seasons in the Lowland League for Hearts B. The duo now make the step up to the SPFL and to Balmoor for the remainder of the season and we wish both all the very best at The Blue Toon.
“Aiden Haddow has joined Forfar Athletic on loan until the end of the season. The midfielder joined the club in January 2025 and has featured 17 times for the Wee Jambos this season, across the Lowland League and the KDM Evolution Trophy. Aiden now makes the move to Station Park on a short-term loan deal and we wish him all the very best at The Loons.”
What Peterhead and Forfar Athletic have said about Hearts talents
Peterhead’s statement reads: “Peterhead FC are delighted to welcome left-back Henry James and forward Mackenzie Ross to Balmoor on loan from Heart of Midlothian for the remainder of the season. Both 19-year-olds bring valuable experience, each having made almost 100 senior appearances in the competitive Lowland League, and arrive at an excellent stage in their development to showcase their talents in League One.
“We thank Hearts for their cooperation throughout the loan process and look forward to seeing Henry and Mack support, challenge, and contribute to the squad as they join us ahead of Saturday’s fixture.”
Forfar stated: “Forfar Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Aiden Haddow on a temporary transfer until the end of the season, subject to SFA approval. Aiden joins on loan from the academy of Premiership leaders Hearts. The 20 year old is a technically astute attacking midfielder who has also worn the colours of Celtic in his formative years. Aiden has played 14 times for Hearts Lowland League B team this term, scoring once and notching two assists. Welcome to the Alpha Projects Stadium @ Station Park, Aiden!”