Huge Andy Murray mural unveiled in Dunblane at his childhood tennis club

Dunblane is now home to an impressive mural commemorating the career of Sir Andy Murray.

The local development trust arranged for the artwork to go on display outside Dunblane Sports Club, where it all started for Sir Andy and his brother Jamie.

The 20ft piece of street art depicts the three-time grand slam winner cheering and celebrating a victory. It is sponsored by streaming service Tennis Channel in collaboration with Sift.

The mural was created by London-based street artists Abraham.O and Doppel.

Sir Andy hung up his racket following the recent 2024 Paris Olympics, sparking discussions about how best to honour the 37-year-old and cement his legacy in Scotland.

Sandy Fleming, tennis coach and chair of Dunblane Development Trust, told The Courier that the plan for the Andy Murray mural all came together in just 10 days.

He said: “There was so much talk of how to mark his achievements, and things like this cost a lot. If I were to take a guess, it would be tens of thousands of pounds.

Andy Murray mural at ‘Scotland’s most Instagrammable photo spot’

“We’re really lucky that Tennis Channel picked Dunblane and we get to have it at the tennis club.

“He’s the most famous tennis player from Dunblane, so it’s nice that it’s here.

“This is Scotland’s most Instagrammable photo spot – it’s so cool. If you like tennis, Andy Murray or sport, you’ll want to come and get a picture.”

Dunblane resident Malcolm Johnson, 67, said: “Andy is a local hero and has inspired so many young people to get into sport.

“The people of Dunblane are so proud of all he achieved during his career and it’s fitting to have a mural like this at the tennis club he started out at.

“It’s a fantastic image and I’m sure it will become a tourist attraction.”

When Sir Andy retired, locals described his trajectory as both “inspiration” and “motivation” for all young players in the town.

When asked how they thought the achievements of the tennis star should be commemorated in Dunblane, residents suggested varying ideas, from a massive Kelpies-style statue to a mural – exactly like the one that has now been installed.

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