EDINBURGH’S two biggest football teams will be putting aside their differences and taking to the golf course for a charity golf tournament.
Former footballers from both Hibernian F.C and Heart of Midlothian will be competing in order to raise money to support projects promoting young people’s mental health.
Organisers will be working alongside the Hanlon Stevenson Foundation (HSF) and the Big Hearts Community Trust (BHCT).
Local supporters are being offered an opportunity to play alongside the players as entries into the inaugural Auld Reekie Cup teams as they officially open to the public.
The Auld Reekie Cup will take place at the Royal Burgess Golfing Society, on Thursday the 26th of October.
Playing for Hibs will be former players Scott Brown, Mixu Paatelainen, Steven Whittaker, Derek Riordan, Gordon Hunter, Steven Tweed, Ally McLeod, John Blackley, and John Brownlie.
Playing for Hearts will be former players Jim Brown, Scott Crabbe, Eammon Bannon, and Graeme Shaw.
Paul Demarco, HSF Ambassador said: “Uniting old rivals for a common cause, this charity golf day will bring Hibs and Hearts together on the green to tee up support for young people’s mental health.
“Hanlon Stevenson Foundation are delighted to be working with Big Hearts Community Trust, proving that when it comes to making a positive difference, our shared purpose is stronger than any rivalry.“
Craig Wilson, BHCT Chief Executive added: “We are thrilled to have been asked to be part of this exciting new event alongside The Hanlon Stevenson Foundation which will allow us to support even more young people across Edinburgh.
“We hope to have a full team of golfers joining us and our playing legends on what will be a great day at such a historic venue, all for a great cause.”
Entries into both teams are now open. Teams of 3 plus a playing legend are priced at £900 +VAT.
To purchase a ticket for the Hibernian team please email graeme@hanlonstevensonfoundation.co.uk.
To purchase a ticket for the Hearts team please email kirsty.coutts@bighearts.org.uk.
