 This was Hibs 12th appearance in the Scottish Cup Final . They had previously won two Scottish Cups ( in 1887 and 1902 ) , and been beaten in nine finals ( in 1896 , 1914 , 1923 , 1924 , 1947 , 1958 , 1972 , 1979 and 2001 ) . Hearts were appearing in their 14th Scottish Cup Final . They had won seven Scottish Cups ( in 1891 , 1896 , 1901 , 1906 , 1956 , 1998 and 2006 ) and been beaten in the final six times ( in 1903 , 1907 , 1968 , 1976 , 1986 and 1996 ) . The only previous meeting of the two clubs in a Scottish Cup Final was in 1896 , when the match was played at New Logie Green ( home of St Bernard 's ) in Edinburgh . 
