Famous Hibs fans: 12 celebrities who support Edinburgh's Hibernian FC – including Irvine Welsh and Andy Murray

There are a whole host of famous faces who count Hibernian as their team.

By Gary Flockhart

Published 1st Jun 2020, 17:05 GMT

Updated 27th Aug 2023, 05:48 GMT

Over the years, we have seen many celebrities come out and publicly announce their support of the Easter Road club – and here are some of the most famous ones.

Hibs have plenty of celebrity fans as you will see from our photo gallery

1. Famous Hibs fans

Hibs have plenty of celebrity fans as you will see from our photo gallery Photo: Photo: Third Party

Boxing champion Josh Taylor is a big Hibs fan. The 'Tartan Tornado' from Prestonpans can often be seen at Easter Road.

2. Josh Taylor

Boxing champion Josh Taylor is a big Hibs fan. The 'Tartan Tornado' from Prestonpans can often be seen at Easter Road. Photo: Photo: Getty

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh is another well-known Hibby. The Muirhouse-raised writer now lives in Chicago, but often gives his thoughts on all things Hibs on his Twitter account.

3. Irvine Welsh

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh is another well-known Hibby. The Muirhouse-raised writer now lives in Chicago, but often gives his thoughts on all things Hibs on his Twitter account. Photo: Photo: JPI Media

Mission Impossible actor Dougray Scott still follows his beloved Hibs from his home in Hollywood.The Fife-born actor revealed in an interview: “I’ve got Hibs TV, so I watch every single game I can. I’d love to get back for more matches though."

4. Dougray Scott

Mission Impossible actor Dougray Scott still follows his beloved Hibs from his home in Hollywood.The Fife-born actor revealed in an interview: “I’ve got Hibs TV, so I watch every single game I can. I’d love to get back for more matches though." Photo: Photo: Third Party

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