Two Scottish teams play out of the capital. Hearts and Hibernian

Heart of Midlothian FC

Brief history
Formed in 1874, Hearts are one of Scotland's biggest clubs and enjoy a city rivalry with Hibernian.

The Edinburgh side are based at Tynecastle, which in 1932 recorded its record gate of 53,396 against Rangers.

The Jam Tarts have enjoyed a number of successful periods, most notably the 1950s under manager Tommy Walker. The club can claim a haul of four championship titles, seven Scottish Cups and four League Cups.

The legendary Bobby Walker and the 1950s Terrible Trio of Alfie Conn, Willie Bauld and Jimmy Wardhaugh are among the greatest players to have worn the maroon of Hearts

Hearts fixtures 2007/08

Hibernian FC

Brief history
Founded in 1875, The Hibees play at Easter Road Stadium, which lies east of the centre of Edinburgh.

The greatest era for Hibernian came in the late 1940s and early 1950s when the Famous Five forward line inspired the club to three of their four League Championship titles.

The club were the first British entrant in the European Cup, reaching the semi finals of the inaugural competition in 1955/56. Easter Road attracted a record crowd of 65,860 in 1950 for the visit of city rivals Hearts.

Hibs have won both the Scottish Cup and League Cup twice while Lawrie Reilly is their most capped player with 38 appearances for Scotland.

Hibs Fixtures 2007/08