Hibernian FC is planning to introduce signage that marks their 150th birthday this year, as Hearts has just been granted permission for a heritage trail to celebrate its same anniversary in 2024.
The Easter Road club wants to add signage to its stadium which highlights “150 years of Hibernian football club”.
This comes as Hibs reaches its 150th anniversary on Wednesday 6 August, and a range of events have been planned to mark the date.
Hibs want to introduce one “non-illuminated” sign which measures “5740mm x 5740mm” at the north stand entrance to the stadium.
At the same time, Hearts celebrated 150 years last year and plans to introduce the Maroon Mile heritage trail have now been approved.
The Chief Planning Officer at the City of Edinburgh Council granted permission for Hearts to introduce the Maroon Mile heritage trail yesterday, “for a period of five years from the date of consent”.
Permission was sought to attach 15 placards to lampposts from Haymarket through Gorgie and up to Tynecastle Park.
The banners will celebrate the rich history of Gorgie and Dalry and explore the role that the football club has played in the lives of the many generations who have lived there.
Hearts FC and the Foundation of Hearts say that they have secured funding of £207,339 for the Maroon Mile project to go ahead from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
As part of the birthday celebrations, Hibs will also release an official 150th anniversary kit range this summer and host a special pre-season friendly on 9 July with German side Rot-Weiss Essen.
Hibs’ application was received and validated on Friday 6 June, and comments can be submitted on the Edinburgh Council website up until Friday 27 June.
Hibernian Football Club has been contacted for comment.
