The History of the Sign
As part of the Maroon Mile Project, with generous financial support from the National Heritage Lottery Fund, the Heritage Department was able to commission the restoration of the iconic Gorgie Road Sign. In September 2024, work was carried out to recreate the sign using archival material from the Heart of Midlothian Football Club Museum. The sign was painted by Thomas Payne, a traditional sign writer and glass gilder from East Lothian, supported by a highly skilled team.
The original sign was installed in 1928, where it stood for over 60 years before being taken down in 1994 as part of the ground redevelopment. The whereabouts of the original sign is unknown as it went missing shortly after the redevelopment to the grounds was completed.
TRADITIONAL SIGN WRITER, Thomas PAYNE, TOUCHES on the challenges of reimagining the classic Gorgie Stand sign, as well as his previous work with the club.
