Tennis star Jamie Murray been awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to his sport and charity.
Murray, the current world number four doubles player, has won both the US and Australian Open titles with his Brazilian tennis partner Bruno Soares.
The 30-year-old from Dunblane received the honour at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
His younger brother Andy, who is the current Wimbledon men's singles champion, was awarded the OBE in 2013.
Speaking after the ceremony, Jamie said: "I never expected this, and it's not something you think about.
"It's amazing to be honoured like this for some of the achievements I've been able to do in my tennis career."
The doubles player said topping the rankings earlier this year was a highlight of the past 12 months.
"To get to number one in the world - that was a huge achievement," he said.
"I think every sportsman wants to be the best that they can be I guess, so few people get to achieve that and I think it showed the consistency I had to get to that point.
"And obviously to win the Davis Cup as well was an amazing achievement for the whole team. It had been so long since the country had been able to do that, and I had so many memorable experiences playing for the country."
Jamie Murray was given the honour at Buckingham Palace
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