Scottish Gas, title partner of the men’s and women’s Scottish Cup, has unveiled a stunning carbon-absorbing mural at Hampden Park to celebrate the competition’s 150-year history on the eve of Finals weekend.
The vibrant design has been installed by Glasgow-based artist Molly Hankinson above the main reception depicting the football community’s favourite Scottish Cup moments, following a national vote conducted by the Scottish FA.
The artwork has been brought to life using carbon absorbing paint that will help clean the air around Hampden Park, enhancing the atmosphere and unleashing positive energy across the Finals weekend and beyond.
Hampden Park has played host to a multitude of memorable moments throughout its history – this weekend will undoubtedly provide the opportunity for more to be made.
Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers go head-to-head in the men’s competition on Saturday (3pm), before Rangers face Hearts in the finale of the women’s competition on Sunday (2:30pm).
Fan voted moments (Men's):
Gray’s Day – In 2016, Hibernian ended a 114-year wait to lift the Scottish Cup trophy and they did so in emphatic fashion. With the game finely poised at 2-2 in added time, up stepped club captain David Gray to head home against Rangers and sends Hibs’ fans into dreamland.
Triple Crown – With the Scottish Cup final in its 92nd and last minute, Hampden Park was lit up by a Tom Rogic goal that not only delivered the Scottish Cup, but it also clinched the club’s fourth treble and completed an historic invincible season for the hoops.
Derby Delight – The Tynecastle faithful were given a day they would never forget – a crushing win over their city rivals in a major cup final at Hampden Park. Heart of Midlothian fired five past Hibernian on their way to cup glory in 2002.
Løve is in the air – A last-minute strike from Peter Løvenkrands gave Rangers victory in a stunning, energy-sapping Scottish Cup final against rivals Celtic which was made all the more special as it completed a rare Old Firm comeback.
Fan voted moments (Women's):
History at Hampden – Celtic defeated city rivals Rangers to lift the Women’s Scottish Cup in 2023 - the first women’s final to be played at Hampden Park.
Record-breakers – Glasgow City wrote their names in the history books after lifting the Women’s Scottish Cup for a record 9th time as a late stunner from Clare Shine sealed a dramatic 4-3 victory over Hibernian at Tynecastle.
Hibs hit eight in Cup final - Hibernian hammered Motherwell 8-0 at Firhill to win the Scottish Cup to seal a third consecutive cup double.
Maiden Champions - Stewarton Thistle went back-to-back in 1971 and 1972 to win the first two Women’s Scottish Cups.