In Pictures: Cup final build-up

Dumfries has been transformed into a sea of blue and white as the south of Scotland town prepares to see its team make its first ever appearance in the Scottish Cup final on Saturday

Even one of Dumfries' most famous former residents appears to have been coaxed into backing the team

One display underlined the biblical links which Queen of the South can claim thanks to passages in the gospels of Luke and Matthew

The message from the south west Scotland town to its team has been sent out loud and clear by banners such as this one

Even the most ardent fans have been surprised to see the side from a town with a population of 30,000 reach the final

Henry Duncan, founder of the Trustee Savings Bank, seems to have been persuaded to lend his support

Dumfries has had nearly a month to prepare its displays since Queen of the South beat Aberdeen in the semi-final

Few businesses have missed the opportunity to show their support for the cup minnows facing up to Glasgow Rangers

Yer hame team is yer ain team - residents of Dumfries have been urged to forget the big names get behind their local side

Wishful thinking? A display in a bookmaker's window in Dumfries town centre forecasts the final score at Hampden