These pictures from our archives show different aspects of life in the Melrose area from a bygone time, mainly the 1950s and 60s, including a visit from the Queen, as well as how some familiar landscapes looked back then.

13. Royal Visit 1962
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Melrose station, July 1962. | JPIMedia Photo: Unknown

14. Royal Visit 1962
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Melrose station, July 1962. | JPIMedia Photo: Unknown

15. Royal Visit 1962
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arriving at Greenyards, July 1962. | JPIMedia Photo: Unknown

16. Royal Visit 1962
The crowds waiting to catch a glimpse of the Royal party, July 1962. | JPIMedia Photo: Unknown
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