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.
17. Royal Visit 1962
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arriving at Greenyards, July 1962. Photo: Unknown
18. Royal Visit 1962
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Greenyards, July 1962. Photo: Unknown
19. Royal Visit 1962
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Greenyards, July 1962. Photo: Unknown
20. Royal Visit 1962
Excited youngsters wait to see the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, July 1962. Photo: Unknown