Fans arriving for Murray's wedding

Andy Murray fans have begun to gather in Dunblane for the tennis star's wedding to Kim Sears.

The Wimbledon and US open winning player and his fiancée are set to marry in Dunblane Cathedral at about 16:00.

The couple, both 27, will say their vows at the 12th Century cathedral before heading to a small reception for family members and close friends.

Hundreds of the world's media are also in place to capture the event which has sparked interest around the globe.

Bunting has been put up along the town's high street, while local shops have dedicated window displays to the big day. Some residents have planned garden parties.

In the early hours, Murray sent a tweet, made up of emoticons, which depicts the day ahead for him and his bride.

Starting with sunshine and showers, it then shows nails being painted, hair being done, a church, a ring, a kiss, a camera, food, a cake, drinks, music, dancing, the moon, hearts and zzzzzz.

The couple announced their engagement in November last year

Earlier, hailstones and showers battered the venue but the sun later returned.

The forecast for the rest of the day includes heavy rain showers followed by light rain showers when the ceremony is due to take place.

Murray fans have been posting their best wishes on social media and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has offered her congratulations.

She said: "I send my warm congratulations to Andy and Kim on their big day and wish them all the very best for a long and happy life together.

"Saturday promises to be a great day for Dunblane. Andy is a local hero there but he is also a Scottish sporting superstar, and the whole nation will be delighted for him and his new wife."

Several names from the world of tennis are likely to be on the guest list, with former British number one Tim Henman among those tipped to appear.

Roads around the cathedral will be closed by police between 12:00 and 18:00.

Dunblane gets ready for the big day

By Andrew Black

Murraymania has once again descended on Dunblane, although this time supporters of its most famous son have turned out for very different reasons.

People here are used to showing their appreciation for Andy Murray's latest tennis victory - today the focus is on his wedding to long-time girlfriend Kim Sears.

Murray's fans turned out early at Dunblane's magnificent cathedral, where the ceremony is taking place, even though it doesn't happen until later this afternoon.

Dunblane high street is already decked out for the big day with plenty of window displays and bunting on show - one local butcher has even come up with heart-shaped burger to mark the day.

There's also plenty of excitement about the bride's dress, while Andy himself has tweeted a series of emoticon symbols giving us a few clues as to the day ahead, which is being billed as "Scotland's Wedding of the Year".

British number one Murray moved to Spain as a 15-year-old to pursue his dream of becoming a professional tennis player but has maintained close links with the town he grew up in.

In 2013, he bought former country house Cromlix, a few miles from Dunblane, and has converted it into a luxury hotel. The wedding reception will be held there following the service.

The town also boasts a golden post box not far from the cathedral, marking Murray's win at the 2012 Olympics.

The ceremony is to take place at Dunblane Cathedral before a reception for family and friends at Cromlix

Bunting has been put up in Dunblane High Street to celebrate the wedding

Many local shops have displayed messages to the happy couple in their windows

A Dunblane bridal shop received a handwritten card from Kim Sears after giving her a garter

Murray announced his engagement to Miss Sears, his girlfriend of nine years, in November last year. The pair met as teenagers in 2005 through her father Nigel, who is a tennis coach.

Murray said he would have three best men - his brother and fellow tennis player Jamie, and friends Ross Hutchins and Carlos Mier - while Miss Sears will have four bridesmaids.

The world number three said he was not nervous about the occasion.

He said: "We've been together like nine-and-a-half years and we've lived together for six or seven years as well.

"So, I don't think a whole lot's going to change. I kind of feel like we have been married already in terms of the way we spend our lives together and live together.

"I think I will be more nervous about starting a family because that would be more life-changing, in a good way."

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