Dunblane community pushes to honour Andy and Jamie Murray on welcome sign
An official 'Murray trail' for fans to explore could also soon be put in place.
Dunblane hopes to add a new message to its town entrance sign, marking the achievements of local star tennis players Andy and Jamie Murray.
Stirling Council said it was amenable to the idea, provided suggested wording was submitted and agreed upon.
The proposed wording reads: “Welcome to the Cathedral City of Dunblane, home to tennis greats Andy and Jamie Murray”.
This phrase was chosen after input was given from Dunblane Development Trust and its Town Centre Development Group, which has been driving the initiative, as well as Dunblane Community Council.
It is now up to Stirling Council, which would cover the cost, to decide if the new sign should be approved and installed.
If the green light is given, the current sign’s plaque honouring James Palmer Huffam VC, a Dunblane-born recipient of the prestigious Victoria Cross, will remain in place.
Dunblane Community Council said it was supportive of the plan to add the Murrays’ names to the entrance sign.
Secretary Calum Thomson added: “We also proposed that there be only one sign on the way into Dunblane and we didn’t want growth of multiple signage.”
Dunblane ‘Murray trail’ is in the works
Dunblane Development Trust director Paul Nelson said: “Whilst we’re honouring the achievements of the Murrays, we’re also recognising that lots of people are interested in them, and want to come to Dunblane to find out more.
“And we want them to come to Dunblane because, obviously, that’s good for our community.”
