Loyal supporters of Hearts have dug deep in their pockets to raise money for two specialist exercise bikes for the Erskine Edinburgh Home.

The bikes were presented to Major Jim Panton, chief executive of Erskine, and Janet Leith, head physiotherapist, by Hearts managing director Campbell Ogilvie, during half-time at the Clydesdale Bank Premier League against Rangers on Sunday at Tynecastle Stadium.

Four soldiers from the Army Recovery Centre at the Erskine Edinburgh Home, including life long hearts fan L/Cpl Robert Reid, also took to the pitch to show their appreciation to the fans.

The occasion was also marked by a special display by the Golden Lions Parachute Display team who landed on the famous Tynecastle pitch!

Hearts fans kicked off their fundraising challenge in April this year when the Edinburgh club announced Erskine as its official charity partner for season 2009/10.

The club's supporters have warmly accepted the veterans' charity family and in just over four months raised more than £5,300 to purchase two Motomed Movement Therapy Bikes for the Erskine Edinburgh Home in Gilmerton, which is due to open a new expansion next month.

Janet Leith said: "This is a fantastic gift from Hearts which enabled Physiotherapy at Erskine Edinburgh to purchase state-of-the-art equipment. It will mean we can provide the best equipment possible for the veterans in the Edinburgh expansion. We are delighted that the Hearts supporters rose to the challenge so admirably."

Campbell Ogilvie said: "I look forward to working in partnership with Erskine, helping them to raise their profile as well as much needed funds for the veterans they care for. I am proud that the fans have welcomed Erskine as our charity partner at a time when brave men and women are putting their lives on the line for our country."