Ann Budge

Lisbon Lion Jim Craig has been made an OBE in the New Year Honours list. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Lisbon Lion and pop star among roll call of famous Scots honoured

Hearts fans have overwhelmingly approved a near £10m investment from Brighton owner Tony Bloom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Inside Hearts' EGM to approve Bloom as optimists outnumber dissenters

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland faced the media on Thursday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

'Not ideal' - Lawrence Shankland regret over Hearts interview snub

Hearts chair Ann Budge and chief executive Andrew McKinlay.

Hearts fail to read the room with awards night own goal

Hearts managing director Ann Budge and chief executive Andrew McKinlay arrive at Tynecastle for the club's agm. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Six key takeaways from Hearts agm - but don't mention the R-word

Hearts' Lawrence Shankland takes a bite of a pie that was thrown at him during the last Edinburgh derby.

Budge takes hardline stance on Hearts-Hibs derby disorder

Hearts chairwoman Anne Budge, goalkeeper Craig Gordon and the National Lottery Heritage Fund's Andrew Milne announce the launch of the Maroon Mile project. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Ann Budge hails Hearts turnaround under Naismith as manager contract addressed

Frankie Kent heads home a late winner for Hearts against Spartans.

How Hearts suffered panic in streets of Pilton before late winner saves them

Some of the 25 guest rooms will offer a live view of the pitch or city skyline on HD plasma screens. Picture: contributed.

New images scored of football club Hearts' forthcoming in-stadium hotel

Hearts are pleased with their financial results for the year ending June 30, 2023.

Hearts accounts laid bare - record turnover, donation amounts, hotel plan

Former Rangers captain Craig Moore is 'interested' in the club's sporting director vacancy.

Ex-Ranger 'interested' in sporting director role after missing out on Hearts gig

Robbie Neilson was summoned to a meeting in Glasgow to be delivered the news that he would be sacked by Hearts.

How Hearts sacked Neilson: Glasgow meeting, no sleep, the boo-ometer

Hearts have sacked manager Robbie Neilson after a run of five straight defeats. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Fan ownership group Foundation of Hearts respond to Robbie Neilson sacking

Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hearts chair Ann Budge on Europe impact on transfer budget

Helen Kelisky, who is currently managing director of Google Cloud in the UK and Ireland, becomes a non-executive director of Calnex Solutions with immediate effect.

Calnex Solutions appoints one of most influential women in UK tech as director

Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Budge at Hearts - step back, hotel plans, ambitious Anderson mindset

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson will look to add to his squad in January. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hearts plan January arrivals with 'a lot of work' and Paterson return latest

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson and sporting director Joe Savage are set for a busy summer. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Where Hearts need to strengthen to 'reach new heights'

Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge during last month's Scottish Cup semi-final win over Hibs at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ann Budge: We want Hearts to become a big club in Europe

Ann Budge during the Scottish Cup semi-final between Hearts and Hibs at Hampden.

Budge speaks on 1998 and her Hearts wish

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson at full time during the victory over Hibs.

How Hearts plan to spend their European windfall

Hearts held a scaled back AGM at Tynecastle Park due to Covid-19. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts AGM: Scaled back meeting but important business approved

Five candidates are standing to become a director for Foundation of Hearts. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Ex-Irish FA chief in running for Foundation of Hearts role

Ann Budge hands her shares to Foundation of Hearts chairman Stuart Wallace.

Foundation of Hearts have work to do as they reveal fan messages

Garry Halliday is stepping down from Foundation of Hearts.

Romanov wanted £70m for Hearts but FoH put faith in fans

Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge with Foundation of Hearts chairman Stuart Wallace following the transfer of club ownership. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hearts' fan ownership model will challenge club 'behind closed doors'

James Anderson joined the Hearts board in May.

Anderson stays at Hearts for long haul with FoH

Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge handed ownership of the club to FoH chairman Stuart Wallace.

The key Hearts issues fans can influence under FoH

Ann Budge wants to see Hearts back in European competition.

Budge's two big plans for Hearts

Foundation of Hearts chairman Stuart Wallace (L) and Hearts owner Ann Budge.

Watch historic moment Hearts became a fan-owned football club

Hearts ambassador Gary Locke.

'I did not sleep a wink: Hearts share transfer - darkest day to proudest day

Hearts owner Ann Budge has received many donations from Stuart Wallace on behalf of FoH.

Details of FoH takeover and what happens now at Hearts

Foundation of Hearts will officially own Hearts later this month.

Foundation to become Hearts owners this month

The Calnex boss says that establishing the company is the best thing he has ever done in his career. Picture: Peter Devlin.

The Big Interview: Tommy Cook, CEO of Calnex Solutions

Jim Jefferies has called time on his spell as a consultant to the Hearts board.

Jefferies leaves Hearts after Budge takes new role

Hearts captain Steven Naismith has decided to retire as a player.

Naismith explains new Hearts role after retiring

James Anderson will join the Hearts board next month. Pic: Matt Marcus

Hearts' biggest summer signing may already be in place

Tynecastle Park is to get a £400,000 upgrade this summer.

Hearts spend £400k on Tynecastle upgrade

Hearts owner Ann Budge with chief executive Andrew McKinlay.

Budge steps back as Anderson joins Hearts board

Jack's got the ball but Callum's got the League Cup. What's going to happen in the Scottish Cup?

Success is easy to measure unless you’re Hibs or Hearts

Robbie Neilson had his say on the comments made by former Hearts team-mate Steven Pressley. Picture: SNS

Neilson praises 'supportive' board and Ann Budge

Armand Gnanduillet scored Hearts' second goal against Queen of the South.

Fans patience tested despite protests
As a some Hearts fans staged protests outside Tynecastle Park, inside the team further tested their public’s patience with defeat against Queen of the South.

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has endured criticism over recent results.

Neilson ready for Hearts 'conversations' after fan protests

Robbie Neilson is determined to turn things round at Hearts after the Brora Rangers defeat.

Neilson addresses his Hearts future, Budge talks & fan fury

Tynecastle officials are very aware of Hearts fans' anger.

Hearts issue statement to fans

Brora Rangers' winning goal on Tuesday night left Hearts distraught at a shock cup exit.

Where now for Hearts after Brora debacle?

Hearts owner Ann Budge plans to hand the club over to fans soon.

Budge to hand Hearts over and 'repay fans'

Hearts fans haven't watched their team in the flesh for a year.

New Covid test could get fans back sooner

Hearts owner Ann Budge undergoes a rapid antigen test at Tynecastle Park on Wednesday.

Budge reveals when fans could be back at Tynecastle

Hearts chairman Ann Budge fielded questions on a variety of issues from the shareholders - including the club's pandemic reaction and the new CEO through to scoreboards, murals and a breakaway league. (Craig Williamson - SNS Group via Getty Images)

Hearts AGM Q&A: Murals, Academy, Atlantic League and Alloa

Hearts have released their annual accounts.

Hearts accounts: £473k profit but income down £2.5m

Hearts owner Ann Budge. Picture: SNS

Hearts propose 'alternative' season-ticket package

Tommy Cook, founder and chief executive of Calnex, which is headquartered in Linlithgow, West Lothian. Picture: Peter Devlin

Shares begin trading in Scotland's first stock market flotation in two years

Assistant referee and leader of the Scottish conservative party Douglas Ross has proposed a Fighting Fans Fund to help keep clubs afloat. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hearts involved in crisis talks with Tory leader

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson during the pre-season friendly match between Hearts and Partick Thistle at Tynecastle Stadium. Photo: Mark Scates / SNS Group

Hearts' Robbie Neilson has his say on the James Anderson money

Tommy Cook is the founder and chief executive of Calnex Solutions, which is headquartered in Linlithgow in West Lothian. Picture: Peter Devlin

Tech firm backed by Hearts owner is first Scots market flotation in two years

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