Doddie Weir memorial service sees hundreds of family and friends celebrate his life in Melrose

Hundreds gathered at a memorial service for the former Scotland rugby union international Doddie Weir.

Many braved the pouring rain to pay their respects to the rugby hero at Melrose Parish Church, which overlooks the Borders town’s rugby club, where Weir made his name.

Weir died at the age of 52, six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease - with the service being organised by his charity, The My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, which has raised millions for research into the condition.

Sports presenter, Jill Douglas, and Weir’s former teammates, Carl Hogg, Rob Wainwright and John Jeffrey paid emotional tributes at the service.