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Macklin Motors and Hearts drive forward partnership

06/10/2023

Macklin Motors and Heart of Midlothian Football Club have extended their partnership for 2023/24 as the Club celebrates its 150th anniversary season.

As an Official Partner, Macklin Motors, which has 19 dealerships in Scotland, benefits from a significant package of digital and in-stadium branding, hospitality and other exciting activations.

To celebrate the extended partnership, Jambos season ticket holders can take advantage of two years’ free servicing on all new and used cars bought at Macklin Motors until the end of the season.

In Edinburgh, Macklin Motors operates Hyundai, Kia, MG and Peugeot dealerships with other manufacturers represented across other towns and cities in Scotland.

Mark Littlejohn, General Manager of Macklin Motors Kia, MG and Peugeot Edinburgh, said: “It’s fantastic to see the partnership between Macklin Motors and Heart of Midlothian Football Club extended for the new season, particularly when it is one of such importance to the Club.

“We look forward to welcoming Jambos into the dealership to benefit from the offer available to season ticket holders, which is a great way for us to use our partnership with the Club to benefit the wider community.”

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Macklin Motors, said: “Our sports partnerships are a key part of our involvement in the local communities we work in, and we’re proud to be continuing our support for Heart of Midlothian Football Club, in what we all hope will be another successful season.”

Discussing the new partnership, Catriona McCallum, Commercial & Marketing Director at Heart of Midlothian, said: “Hearts is delighted to continue our partnership with Macklin Motors. They are a well-known national brand and one that our supporters recognise and trust due to their commitment to delivering a quality offering.

“As we head into our third year in partnership, we look forward to building on what we have already achieved together and supporting their ambitious plans in Scotland.”

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Notes to Editors
Vertu Motors is the third largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 190 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu and Macklin Motors brand names.
Vertu Motors was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group’s acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network.

The Group currently operates 186 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 140 locations across the UK.


Vertu’s Mission Statement is to “deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”.


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About Heart of Midlothian FC

Heart of Midlothian Football Club is the Heart and Soul of Edinburgh – the oldest and most successful football club from Scotland’s capital. Founded in 1874, the team compete in the Scottish Premiership, the elite tier of Scottish football.

The club are currently celebrating their 150th anniversary season.

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Mark Littlejohn, General Manager of Macklin Motors Edinburgh, was presented with a shirt by Hearts players Alan Forrest and Aidan Denholm, to celebrate the partnership with Heart of Midlothian Football Club.
Mark Littlejohn, General Manager of Macklin Motors Edinburgh, was presented with a shirt by Hearts players Alan Forrest and Aidan Denholm, to celebrate the partnership with Heart of Midlothian Football Club.
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