RANGERS have been granted a special honour by the government to mark the club's 150th anniversary.

The club received a celebratory reception by the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Right Honourable Alister Jack, at an official event at Dover Hall in Whitehall.

According to Rangers' website, the event took place on the evening of June 8.

Former Gers star players, directors, staff and various other important guests were invited to mark the important year in the club's history. 

The Scottish Cup was also at the Dover Hall, two weeks after Rangers won the trophy for the first time in 13 years when Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side defeated Hearts 2-0. 

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Managing Director Stewart Robertson said: “We are very honoured and grateful to have been invited by the Secretary of State for Scotland to this very special event to mark the 150th anniversary of Rangers Football Club.

“I believe it speaks volumes for the contribution Rangers has made to our nation in a positive sense over these years that the club is being recognised in this manner, and we look forward to promoting the good name of Rangers even further this evening to invited guests from across the political spectrum, as well as wider society.”