Andy Murray struggled to hold back tears as he was granted the freedom of Stirling on an emotional return to his home town.

The Wimbledon champion was overcome with emotion as he thanked local officials for the honour during a ceremony held in his former school, Dunblane High.

Murray, 26, had to pause and wipe his eyes several times during his speech when he told those gathered in Murray Hall - including girlfriend Kim Sears - "It feels good to be home".

Mother Judy, father William and both sets of his grandparents watched as Stirling Provost Mike Robbins handed the star a framed scroll with his full title, Andy Barron Murray OBE.

Murray, his voice cracking at times, told the audience: "I'm going to keep this very short because there's a good chance I'll get emotional.

"I'd like to thank the council for voting me in - I was expecting a few nos. I was thinking, 'there's got to be one of you who doesn't like me'.

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray signs autographs after he was presented with the Freedom of Stirling, at a special council meeting at his old school, Dunblane High, in his home town this morning.

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray becomes emotional during a speech after the presentation of the Freedom of Stirling, presented to him at a special council meeting at his old school, Dunblane High, in his home town this morning.

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray signs autographs after he was presented with the Freedom of Stirling, at a special council meeting at his old school, Dunblane High, in his home town this morning.

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