Hibs duo join Gala Fairydean Rovers on Cooperation System loans
18-year-old full-back Calder joined Hibs in November 2016 and signed his first professional contract with the Club in September 2023.
He spent three months on loan at Berwick Rangers last season and played a key role in Hibs Under-18s' CAS Elite Youth League success.
McMurdo, who joined the Club in 2018 from Tranent, has also joined the Rovers on loan.
The 18-year-old signed his first professional deal with Hibs last summer and was a consistent starter in Darren McGregor's Under-18s side last season.
As part of Hibs Cooperation System agreement with Gala Fairydean Rovers, both players will be eligible to play for Hibernian – including in KDM Evolution Trophy and UEFA Youth League matches – while out on loan at Netherdale.
McGregor said: 'Jamie and Owen are both exciting players who were a large part of our Under-18s title success last season.
'This is a great opportunity for them both to test themselves in the Lowland League.'
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