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The Founders of Rangers Presentation Event 2026, Dates Available.
The Founders of Rangers Presentation Event 2026, Dates Available. We at the Founders Trail are aware that due to time constraint, distance and cost many supporters can't make the journey to Glasgow to join us on the Founders Trail so a few years ago we launched the Founders Trail Roadshow which is an alternative format and lets us take our wonderful story out to you! The Roadshow tells the story of our Founders from the shores of the Gareloch,to their arrival in Glasgow, thei
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2 days ago2 min read


The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Dunfermline Loyal Rangers Supporters Club.
The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Dunfermline Loyal Rangers Supporters Club. On Saturday afternoon we had the pleasure of presenting the Founders story for the Dunfermline Loyal,many other local supporters clubs and friends at the Royal British Legion Club in Dunfermline,a fantastic afternoon was had by all. After the event the Dunfermline Loyal presented us with the incredible sum of £650 for our Restoration of Rangers Graves Project this included £50 which w
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Nov 17, 20251 min read


Christmas Gift Voucher for The Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium Tour.
Christmas Gift Voucher for The Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium Tour. All Gift Vouchers purchased are without limit of time and are posted out by ourselves within 24 hours This Christmas treat the Bluenose in your life to a Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium Tour Gift Voucher. The Gift Vouchers reserve a seat on any Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium Tour of your choice (allowing for availability). Adults £34 Senior Bluenoses( 65 and over) and Wee Bears ( under 16) £24 +£1.25 P+P
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Nov 13, 20251 min read


The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Kirkintilloch Ibrox Disaster Memorial Bench.
The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Kirkintilloch Ibrox Disaster Memorial Bench. In 2011 a memorial bench was placed in the Auld Aisle cemetery Kirkintilloch dedicated to the four boys who didn’t return home from Ibrox on the 2nd January 1971. Robert Carrigan Thomas Stirling John Semple James Rae Recently over a pint in the Kirkie Rangers Club Harry Carrigan,brother of Robert,told me that he regularly cleaned the bench but that it was starting to show its age,I
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Nov 11, 20251 min read


The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and Alex Young Rangers Football Club 1881-1887.
The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and Alex Young Rangers Football Club 1881-1887. Recently we managed to locate in Beith Cemetery the final resting place of Alex Young, we subsequently carried out some restoration work. Alexander Wisemen Young 1858 - 1926 Alex was a ‘Writer’ and was employed at 180 West Regent Street. He played for the Rangers first team during the 1881/1882 season but only managed a few appearances as he played mainly with the second eleven. Alex ma
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Nov 8, 20251 min read


Dedication event for Matt Dickie Rangers Football Club 1896-1904 Helensburgh Cemetery. A Thank You.
Dedication event for Matt Dickie Rangers Football Club 1896-1904 Helensburgh Cemetery. A Thank You. Many thanks to those who attended the dedication event last Saturday. David Wilkie who researched Matt Dickie’s story and contacted us earlier this year regarding a possible restoration spoke warmly at the dedication highlighting the incredible career of Mr Dickie. I spoke about the wonderful donations that we’ve received over the years from our fellow Rangers supporters all ar
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Nov 4, 20251 min read


170 Years Ago Today. Founder Moses McNeil.
170 Years Ago Today. Founder Moses McNeil. On the 29th October 1855 our Founder Moses McNeil was born. Moses was from the east side of the Gareloch ,his father John was from Comrie in Perthshire and mother Jane Bain from Downpatrick in Ulster. He was a natural athlete powerful and of stocky build, it was said that was known for his pace and he had stamina too. In the Rangers Museum is a cup won by Moses for a half-mile race at the Garelochead Athletic Sports on 1 January, 187
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Oct 29, 20253 min read


In Remembrance of the Children of our Founders.
In Remembrance of the Children of our Founders. Over the last 153 years the Rangers have fought many battles on the football field but few have made the ultimate sacrifice as the children of our Founders did. Today as the Club pays its respects we remember. Tom Vallance’s son Harold, Harold Vallance joined the 7th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry and died in September 1918 just six weeks before Armistice Day, his name is on the Memorial at the High School of Glasgow.
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Oct 26, 20251 min read


Our Rangers Supporters Clubs and the Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium/Museum Tour.
Our Rangers Supporters Clubs and the Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium/Museum Tour. Over the years we’ve had many of our Rangers Supporters Clubs take the Founders Trail with us on a private hire basis, clubs that were looking for something a little different to do on their annual day out.The Tour is exclusively yours for the day. The Founders Trail Day. After welcoming everyone at New Edmiston House our luxury Parks of Hamilton coach departs Ibrox at 11.30. We tour Glasgow v
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Oct 25, 20251 min read


The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and Matt Dickie Rangers 1896-1904.
The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and Matt Dickie Rangers 1896-1904. Earlier this year we were taken to the final resting place in Helensburgh Cemetery of Rangers great Matt Dickie by friend of the project David Wilkie, sadly Mr Dickie’s stone was off its plinth and lying on the grass. We’re delighted to say that our Restoration team carried out the necessary work last weekend. The total cost of the Restoration was covered by The Melbourne Rangers Supporters Club, a
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Oct 22, 20252 min read


The Founders of Rangers Presentation Event. Dates Available.
The Founders of Rangers Presentation Event. Dates Available. We at the Founders Trail are aware that due to time constraint, distance and cost many supporters can't make the journey to Glasgow to join us on the Founders Trail so a few years ago we launched the Founders Trail Roadshow which is an alternative format and lets us take our wonderful story out to you! The Roadshow tells the story of our Founders from the shores of the Gareloch, to their arrival in Glasgow, their jo
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Oct 18, 20252 min read


The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Clarkston Rangers Supporters Club.
The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Clarkston Rangers Supporters Club. On Friday night we had the pleasure of presenting...
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Sep 14, 20251 min read


The Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium Tour Saturday 11th October( International Weekend)
The Founders Trail and Ibrox Stadium Tour Saturday 11th October (International Weekend) Join us on a historical coach journey around...
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Sep 9, 20251 min read


The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Union Bears.
The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Union Bears. During yesterday’s Founders Trail to Rosneath we were absolutely delighted...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


The Founders Trail trip to Rosneath. A Thank You.
The Founders Trail trip to Rosneath. A Thank You. Yesterday we took a few Bears up into the Gareloch area to visit the sites linked to...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


The Founders Trail Roadshow and The Clarkston Rangers Supporters Club Friday 12th September.
The Founders Trail Roadshow and The Clarkston Rangers Supporters Club Friday 12th September. All welcome! We’re delighted to invite...
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Sep 6, 20251 min read


The Founders Trail Roadshow. Dates Available.
The Founders Trail Roadshow. Dates Available. We at the Founders Trail are aware that due to time constraint,distance and cost many...
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Sep 4, 20251 min read


The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Millerbank Street Social Club.
The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project and the Millerbank Street Social Club. On Saturday night we had the pleasure of presenting the...
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Aug 25, 20251 min read


The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project Remembering the 66. Margaret Ferguson and The Markinch Boys.
The Restoration of Rangers Graves Project Remembering the 66. Margaret Ferguson and The Markinch Boys. A few years ago friends of the...
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Aug 16, 20251 min read
The Founders Trail and Ibrox Museum Tour.
The Founders Trail and Ibrox Museum Tour. In an effort to improve the Founders experience we’re delighted to now add the Ibrox Museum...
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Aug 14, 20251 min read
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