HEARTS ACQUIRES THE JOHN ROBERTSON COLLECTION
12 March 2025Heart of Midlothian is delighted to announce that it has acquired the entire collection of Club legend, John Robertson. Both Hearts and John were keen that his collection should be kept intact and passed into the safe keeping of Hearts Heritage for generations of supporters to come.
Hearts' Head of Heritage, Lianne Parry, said: "This is a historic milestone for the Hearts Museum – the first acquisition of an entire collection dedicated to a single player.
Extensive research has been undertaken by Hearts Heritage to uncover the unique stories behind each object, and we are immensely grateful to John for his co-operation in this.”
Hearts Heritage will be responsible for the curation and preservation of the Collection. A new exhibit in the Hearts Museum will be put on display in April to honour Robbo for his truly outstanding contribution to Heart of Midlothian. Robbo’s league goalscoring tally will probably never be equalled or surpassed and the affection in which he is held by supporters makes him a true hero in the Club’s long and distinguished history.
In 2024, as part of Hearts’ 150th Celebrations, John entertained hundreds of supporters at ‘Evening With’ events. The Hammer of the Hibs did not miss as he recounted with precision every derby goal he scored. We are delighted that he returns by popular request to regale us with more stories from his illustrious career.
To mark the launch of the Collection, Hearts has planned a very special evening for Thursday 10th April in the Gorgie Suite. The event, “Robbo: The Life of a Legend”, hosted by Scott Wilson, will see John relive his life and times in football, from child protégé to his unrivalled status as the irrepressible Hammer of the Hibs. John will tell the story behind some of the amazing artefacts in his collection; from his first tiny pair of boots to his match worn shirts caps and top striker awards.
Once again, tickets for this event are priced at £27 and include a pie and a pint. A special VIP pre- event gathering will take place in the Supporters Bar. VIP tickets are priced at £51 and include a photo opportunity with Robbo and an up-close look at some of the treasures of the Collection.
