Is the 'Sherlock' star ready for marriage?

According to UK's The Daily Mail, Benedict Cumberbatch and girlfriend Sophie Hunter visited the latter's mother in Edinburgh, Scotland last week. The publication speculates that the '12 Years A Slave' actor might have gone there despite his busy schedule to ask for the theatre actress and director's hand in marriage.

The alleged couple were spotted touring the Royal Botanic Garden during their trip.

Despite having a full schedule promoting his Oscar-buzzed movie, 'The Imitation Game,' the Hollywood star still managed to have dinner with his new lady after coming home. The Daily Mail further reported that Benedict Cumberbatch and girlfriend Sophie Hunter went out for dinner on Saturday.

They arrived separately to Quaglino's restaurant in London before the 'Hamlet' star went on to host a magazine party.

Sophie Hunter was also spotted accompanying Cumberbatch to a close friend's wedding.

A photo made its rounds on Twitter showing the 'Sherlock' star with a woman that looks like the actress at famous pianist James Rhodes' wedding.

Dressed in a yellow dress, Hunter looked on at Cumberbatch who was dressed in a dapper gray suit. The 'Star Trek' star stood beside British musician James Rhodes and with his wife, Hattie Chamberlain. The group looks to be in the process of getting ready for the wedding photo.

Cumberbatch and Hunter first met on the set of the 2009 movie 'Burlesque Fairytales.' They were photographed again during the French Open in June earlier this year. They were also spotted enjoying a movie and a theatre date in August.

Cumberbatch was last in a relationship with furniture designer Anna Jones whom he broke up with in 2012. Prior to that, he dated writer and actress Olivia Poulet for 10 years.

Do you think Benedict Cumberbatch and girlfriend Sophie Hunter are ready for the next big step in their relationship?