cubanjambo Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Was at the Hearts Heritage Trail with my laddie today. Was a great Hearts experience if you want to know a lot of the relatively unknown historical treasures of Heart of Midlothian FC. You get presented on the official team bus at Tynie with a Hearts lanyard and go around Auld Reekie sampling the history of Hearts and things that were happening at those times. Very insightful and poingniant at times. The guide Jim Paris was aided by the London Hearts Supporters Club so a lot of facts to be had, won't give away too much but precious artefacts are handled when you arrive back at museum - alright i canny help myself, one of them was the 98 cup final ba signed by Colin Cameron' Dinnae miss it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Fancy this. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 We have an official bus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Sarah O said: We have an official bus? Aye has FTH in big letters on both sides, so the message is loud and clear when driving around Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 42 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Aye has FTH in big letters on both sides, so the message is loud and clear when driving around Edinburgh. Last I seen Isma was pulling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, TypoonJambo said: Last I seen Isma was pulling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 In all seriousness. It's to me a simple but brilliant idea. There is 144 years of history at this fantastic football club. We should have been doing heritage tours years ago. When I was a laddie growing up in Edinburgh in the 60s/70s the tourist season was June to September. Nowadays it truly is all year round. Now take up might drop off during the festival and around Christmas but Jan to July and September to November we should really be sold out. Hope we give this the marketing it deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I participated yesterday and found the trip interesting and enjoyable. It is well worth the money and reinforces what a great club we support. The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and speaks from the heart. One story he told was that many years ago as a young man he followed Hearts to Dumfries for a game against Queen of the South. In the pub before the game he met some elderly Queens fans who made clear that Hearts were their second team. When asked why they explained it was because of the sacrifice of the players in first world war which they would never forget. There were many more pure gems of snippets like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 AVAILABLE DATES Sunday 4th February Sunday 11th February Sunday 4th March Sunday 18th March NB: All dates are subject to change PRICING Adult ticket: £15 Concessions (under 18 / over 65): £10 Family (2 adults, 2 under 18): £40 Full Details are herehttp://www.heartsfc.co.uk/pages/DestinationTynecastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 5 hours ago, Sarah O said: We have an official bus? Aye, it's number 1-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Limited tickets left for Sunday's tour.https://www.eticketing.co.uk/heartofmidlothian/EDP/Event/Index/992 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubanjambo Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 11 hours ago, Sarah O said: We have an official bus? it's the official team bus . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Highly recommended. Great day out. Learned a lot of small details that I never knew and being in the physical locations added context and flavour to the stories. Free hot drinks and biscuits in the Hearts Museum at the end and a nice wee map and lanyard to take home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Defo looking to do this. My German pals from the Schalke thread are planning to come in October and it would be great tickets have them do this. i did the Schalke equivalent to this tour last week and it was a cracking wee experience. One about the famous can only be better. ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboJen Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Cade said: Highly recommended. Great day out. Learned a lot of small details that I never knew and being in the physical locations added context and flavour to the stories. Free hot drinks and biscuits in the Hearts Museum at the end and a nice wee map and lanyard to take home. Did it a couple of months ago (in the snow!) and it was great. As you said, learnt loads of new wee things and really enjoyed the whole day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 29/01/2018 at 07:54, Sarah O said: We have an official bus? Little did I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Must get myself on this tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 How do you find out the dates for this tour? If it is taking place? I tried www.DestinationTynecastle.co.uk But it didn’t work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd gen jambo Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Hi Go to the Tickets Section on the Hearts website. Info on the tour is there and you can book a tour. Good of luck you will enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 There are a few places left on the Heritage Trail for Sun 14 Sep and Sun 30 SepThe set of dates to the end of the year are as follows. They will be available shortly through etickets. Heritage Trail – 10:30 from Tynecastle 11:30 from Royal Mile Sun 21st Oct Sun 18th Nov Sun 9th Dec Stadium Tour: Sun 7 Oct 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Sun 14 Oct 2018 13:00 Fri 19 Oct 2018 14:30 Sun 21 Oct 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Sun 4 Nov 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Fri 9 Nov 2018 14:30 Sun 25 Nov 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Fri 7 Dec 2018 14:30 Sun 9 Dec 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 3 hours ago, 12august1893 said: There are a few places left on the Heritage Trail for Sun 14 Sep and Sun 30 SepThe set of dates to the end of the year are as follows. They will be available shortly through etickets. Heritage Trail – 10:30 from Tynecastle 11:30 from Royal Mile Sun 21st Oct Sun 18th Nov Sun 9th Dec Stadium Tour: Sun 7 Oct 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Sun 14 Oct 2018 13:00 Fri 19 Oct 2018 14:30 Sun 21 Oct 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Sun 4 Nov 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Fri 9 Nov 2018 14:30 Sun 25 Nov 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Fri 7 Dec 2018 14:30 Sun 9 Dec 2018 13:00 + 14:30 Great thanks so you can do the trail and tour all in one go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 4 hours ago, 3rd gen jambo said: Hi Go to the Tickets Section on the Hearts website. Info on the tour is there and you can book a tour. Good of luck you will enjoy it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 9 hours ago, Jambo_in_Hamilton said: Great thanks so you can do the trail and tour all in one go? Yes on the 21st Oct and 9th December. The trail finishes around 14:00 in the Museum. So book on the 14:30 Tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Finally booked this for Sunday and dragging the better half along as she likes taking ‘interesting’ snaps with her camera. I assume that you get the bus in front of the main stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonblood Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: Finally booked this for Sunday and dragging the better half along as she likes taking ‘interesting’ snaps with her camera. I assume that you get the bus in front of the main stand? Yes, either at the main reception or the fans bar if it’s open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: Finally booked this for Sunday and dragging the better half along as she likes taking ‘interesting’ snaps with her camera. I assume that you get the bus in front of the main stand? Or you can get picked up at the 'Heart of Midlothian' on the Royal Mile at 11:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, 12august1893 said: Or you can get picked up at the 'Heart of Midlothian' on the Royal Mile at 11:00. Ok, thanks for the info. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Enjoyed the tour on Sunday and learned a bit more than I already knew. Got to see Bobby Walker’s and Tom Purdie’s graves for the first time. Bit of a ****** up with the tea and biscuits after though, so we just went to the pub. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennant's 6's Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 44 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Enjoyed the tour on Sunday and learned a bit more than I already knew. Got to see Bobby Walker’s and Tom Purdie’s graves for the first time. Bit of a ****** up with the tea and biscuits after though, so we just went to the pub. ? I thought at the time that it would be good if the Bobby Walker gravestone could be done up in order to look better, like the Tom Purdie gravestone. I'm sure that there was a third grave of an important person in Hearts history there as well, but I could be wrong. Good tour though, well worth doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 48 minutes ago, Tennant's 6's said: I thought at the time that it would be good if the Bobby Walker gravestone could be done up in order to look better, like the Tom Purdie gravestone. I'm sure that there was a third grave of an important person in Hearts history there as well, but I could be wrong. Good tour though, well worth doing. John McCartney’s grave is there as well. He asked to be buried in the shadow of Tynecastle. This is the view from his grave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Ironic that Leslie Deans ( former chairman ) now owns where Ma Anderson’s pub was. Hearts and their opponents changed here before walking over to the Meadows to play the match. They changed upstairs. Apparently, a plaque is to be installed next to the Meadows ( at Boroughloch ) to commemorate the first Hearts v Hibs derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftie Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I noticed this before, and I find it very weird. There is a Hearts tour this Sunday 7th at 1pm and 2:30. We have a game against 3:00 the same day against Rangers. If you’re not there, you will be watching the game on the telly. Why would they have a tour when we’re playing live, seems daft to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 02/10/2018 at 17:23, daftie said: I noticed this before, and I find it very weird. There is a Hearts tour this Sunday 7th at 1pm and 2:30. We have a game against 3:00 the same day against Rangers. If you’re not there, you will be watching the game on the telly. Why would they have a tour when we’re playing live, seems daft to me. ...it’s not on the ( legally available ) telly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 02/10/2018 at 17:23, daftie said: I noticed this before, and I find it very weird. There is a Hearts tour this Sunday 7th at 1pm and 2:30. We have a game against 3:00 the same day against Rangers. If you’re not there, you will be watching the game on the telly. Why would they have a tour when we’re playing live, seems daft to me. Tours have been re-scheduled due to clashing with games on the same day before, and I'm sure this will be the case with this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 14/09/2018 at 03:27, 12august1893 said: Yes on the 21st Oct and 9th December. The trail finishes around 14:00 in the Museum. So book on the 14:30 Tour. Considering going on the 9th to this are there still tickets left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboGraham Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jambo_in_Hamilton said: Considering going on the 9th to this are there still tickets left? I could check the Hearts ticket website for you but I am pretty sure you are capable of doing that yourself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 What route does the tour go? How much walking is involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 From Tynie to St Giles to Dumbiedykes to Southside to The Meadows to Logie Green to Usher Hall to Haymarket to Merchistonback to Tynie. Not too much walking; the longest walk is from the Southside to The Meadows, only a couple of hundred yards, following the route the first players took from their changing rooms in the back room of a coffee house to the playing fields. Rest of the time you don't stray far from the coach at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Cade said: From Tynie to St Giles to Dumbiedykes to Southside to The Meadows to Logie Green to Usher Hall to Haymarket to Merchistonback to Tynie. Not too much walking; the longest walk is from the Southside to The Meadows, only a couple of hundred yards, following the route the first players took from their changing rooms in the back room of a coffee house to the playing fields. Rest of the time you don't stray far from the coach at all. Great thanks Is there a live guide when on the bus or is it prerecorded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 7 hours ago, JamboGraham said: I could check the Hearts ticket website for you but I am pretty sure you are capable of doing that yourself... Funny guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetjamie Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 so is this an ongoing thing or just limited time? ...hopefully I can make it back and do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 12 hours ago, Jambo_in_Hamilton said: Great thanks Is there a live guide when on the bus or is it prerecorded? Live guide, and very well informed too, with additional photo albums to pass around during the speech at each stop. It's very well put together and goes into great depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cade said: Live guide, and very well informed too, with additional photo albums to pass around during the speech at each stop. It's very well put together and goes into great depth. Thabks And it says it ends at the museum - do you get a tour round the museum too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 13 minutes ago, Jambo_in_Hamilton said: Thabks And it says it ends at the museum - do you get a tour round the museum too? Go on it and find out yourself Ffs. I'll pay if it'll shut you up. Any Saints hanging around to give JiH the tour ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 32 minutes ago, Jambo_in_Hamilton said: Thabks And it says it ends at the museum - do you get a tour round the museum too? You tour yourself around the museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hot drinks and biccies in the museum at the end, where you're free to roam around as long as you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cade said: Hot drinks and biccies in the museum at the end, where you're free to roam around as long as you want. What kind of hot drink and biscuit do you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 35 minutes ago, davemclaren said: You tour yourself around the museum. Ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Oliver Twist said: Go on it and find out yourself Ffs. I'll pay if it'll shut you up. Any Saints hanging around to give JiH the tour ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 6 hours ago, Notts1874 said: What kind of hot drink and biscuit do you get? Please don't, one is enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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