36 pictures from the 1980s in Jedburgh, Kelso, Melrose and Peebles

By Gordon Holmes

Published 21st Sep 2020, 14:13 BST

Looking back more than 30 years to people and events in the Borders.

Here is the latest batch of photos from our archives that are sure to stir up some memories of the 1980s, this time focusing on the towns of Jedburgh, Kelso, Melrose and Peebles. And you can still view the 1980s pictures for Selkirk and Galashiels as well.

5. 1981

Charles and Stanley Hill from Melrose won the Newcastle Brown World's Heaviest Onion Challenge Championship trophy in October 1981. Photo: Alan Macdonald