Pittodrie is the first port of call for Hearts in the William Hill Premiership with the Jambos travelling to the Granite City on Saturday, August 1 (17.30), live on Sky Sports.

Dundee United provide the opposition for the first home game on Saturday, August 8 (15.00).

The first Edinburgh derby is at Easter Road on Wednesday, September 2 (19.45) and the return fixture is at Tynecastle on Boxing Day.

The third clash is the final pre-split game on April 10 at Easter Road.

The first time that the Men in Maroon face one of the Old Firm is on October 17 when Hearts visit Parkhead and it is Rangers at home on October 28. Now managed by Derek McInnes.

December is a busy month for the Gorgie side with six matches, Aberdeen at home on December 2, St Mirren away three days later, Motherwell at Tynecastle on December 12, Rangers away on December 19, Hibs at home on December 26 and St Johnstone away on December 30.

Hearts stress that all fixtures are subject to date and time change.

DERBY ACTION: Claudio Braga centre stage against Hibs. Picture Ian Jacobs