Huge crowd of Edinburgh football fans set off fireworks as they march to Tynecastle

A massive crowd of Gorgie ultras made themselves known ahead of the highly anticipated Hearts V Celtic match.

The football fans marched to Tynecastle Park chanting and banging drums while lighting fireworks and flares. The busy street was consumed by a thick cloud of red smoke.

Edinburgh residents across the city took to social media to question where the fireworks were coming from.

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Footage uploaded to social media shows huge crowds of Hearts fans marching down Gorgie Road in support of their team while loud drums and chanting can be heard in the background.

Two masked youths can be seen at the front of the crowd holding handheld firecrackers as fireworks could be seen sparkling in the sky.

Police had warned fans to take care when travelling to the football stadium ahead of the Scottish Premiership match after heavy snow hit the country.

Despite the Jam Tarts giving an electric atmosphere before kick off, Celtic fans were left celebrating after a 4-1 win.

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