“More Than Just Andy Murray’s Wife” — Fans Get Emotional as Kim Sears’ Inspiring Life Behind the Tennis Legend Is Revealed, From Her Art Career and Family Journey to Her Business Interests and Heartfelt Role at Cromlix House
Andy Murray’s wife Kim Sears has lived a lot of her life with one of Britain’s most successful tennis players, but she’s also made a name for herself away from the game. Sears grew up in a tennis family and has made a living painting portraits and animals, and has generally steered clear of the intense celebrity spotlight surrounding her husband.
In 2026, Sears is best known for her ownership of Cromlix, the luxury Scottish country house hotel she co-owns with Murray. The couple purchased the property in 2013 and took over management, with Sears playing a major creative and strategic role in its evolution.
Who is Andy Murray’s wife Kim Sears?
Kim Sears was born December 10, 1987, in Sussex, England. She grew up around professional tennis with her father, Nigel Sears being a former pro and highly respected coach. The pair first met at the US Open in 2005, and their connection began.
As Murray started to rise the professional tennis ladder, the relationship blossomed. Sears became a regular sight on the major tournament circuit, helping Murray through the biggest moments of his career.
The pair married in Dunblane, Scotland, on April 11, 2015. Their family has since grown to four kids. Murray is a global star, but the couple have largely kept their children away from too much exposure.
Away from tennis, Sears has also been an avid artist, especially in the fields of portraits and animal paintings. She has also taken a creative interest in her approach to Cromlix, with which she has been closely involved in terms of interiors, artwork, furnishings and ambience throughout the property.
Sears is the creative force behind the hotel venture, Cromlix says, and has been involved in details from upholstery and florals to artwork and menu design.
Kim Sears and Andy Murray’s family life
Andy Murray’s professional tennis career will officially end after he competes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His retirement marked a big change for the family after nearly two decades dominated by travelling the world, tournaments and training.
Murray, who retired from tennis earlier this year, said he has enjoyed having more time with his children and wife in retirement. The former world No. 1 has also taken up golf and other interests and remained active in business interests.
| Family detail | Information |
| Wife | Kim Sears |
| Marriage | April 11, 2015 |
| Children | Four |
| Current family base | Surrey, England |
| Andy Murray retirement | 2024 Paris Olympics |
Since then, the couple’s life off the court has been more about family and business than the rigours of the ATP Tour. In a 2026 interview, Murray said he was enjoying the day-to-day routine of family life after years of travelling the globe.
Kim Sears and Andy Murray’s Cromlix journey
Cromlix has become one of the most significant projects to be associated with Kim Sears and Andy Murray. The couple bought the Victorian country estate near Dunblane in 2013, in part because of its strong links to the Murray family and the local community.
The property re-opened as a luxury hotel in 2014. Its significance is especially personal in that Murray’s grandparents marked their silver wedding anniversary at Cromlix and the couple later celebrated their wedding there.
The Murrays took over the hotel’s management themselves in 2023 after a period of working with an external management company. Sears then became deeply involved in the direction of the property, including design, staffing, budgeting and the overall guest experience.
The hotel’s current aesthetic eschews a traditional, tartan-heavy Scottish country-house style. Indeed, botanical themes, Scottish artwork, local suppliers and contemporary interiors have been woven throughout the estate.
Set in 34 acres of woodland and landscaped grounds, Cromlix has a chapel and lochan. In the hotel’s official description, the couple talk of their vision to provide a relaxed contemporary country-house experience.
Andy Murray’s career shapes their new chapter
Murray’s career continues to be a core of the couple’s public image. He won three Grand Slam singles titles, including the 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon Championships, and became the first British male singles player to win Wimbledon in 77 years, reaching No. 1 in the world rankings. He also won gold medals in singles at the Olympics in 2012 and 2016.
His retirement has given the family the chance to settle into a slower rhythm, and Cromlix has been a major business venture for them to share.
That transition has brought more visibility for Sears as a businesswoman and creative figure, rather than just the tennis player’s wife. Her role at Cromlix sits alongside family life and her continuing interest in art.
