During her time on the throne, The Queen came to the region on no fewer than six occasions.
Each time she was met by crowds of locals, keen to catch a glimpse of the royal.
Her first visit was back in 1955, and her most recent was in 2017 when she, and the late Prince Philip, officially opened the Queen Elizabeth II Canal and visited the Kelpies.


6. 1960 - Kincardine
On her visit to open the power station in Kincardine, Queen Elizabeth II visited the house of employee Mr Alex Marr. Photo: Unknown

7. Falkirk Wheel, 2002
Crowds attend the official opening of the British Waterways Falkirk Wheel on the Union Canal by Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Stephen Mansfield

8. The Falkirk Wheel, 2002
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attend the official opening of the Falkirk Wheel. Photo: Stephen Mansfield
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