A BORDERS museum is set to celebrate its first anniversary after investment of more than £1million.

The Trimontium Museum in Melrose is the only museum solely on the Roman Iron Age in Scotland.

The redevelopment of the museum over the last year – which cost £1.2m – houses displays of military equipment and some of the other findings from the nearby fort site.

A spokesperson for the museum said: "The museum has had a fantastic first year with thousands of visitors finding their way to the stunning galleries, displays and latest innovative 3D an d film interpretation.

"In addition, hundreds of visitors have taken part in Roman themed activities, a series of online talks, a book festival programme and a spectacular opening event attended by HRH Duke of Gloucester, Royal patron of the Trimontium Trust."

During its redevelopment, volunteers from the museum have been involved in a range of archaeological digs.

The spokesperson added: "Trimontium volunteers have assisted on four separate archaeological digs over the past 12 months.

"A geophysics survey of the Trimontium fort site with AOC Archaeology, a dig on Eildon North with Aberdeen University, training programme and dig at the museum site in the middle of Melrose with HARP Archaeology and an archaeological investigation at Torwoodlee, Galashiels with Dig Ventures.

"These exciting activities have given volunteers valuable training and experience with both academic teams and archaeology professionals."

Marking its one year anniversary, the Trimontium Museum has big plans for the upcoming year.

The museum is working towards the creation of a bespoke archaeology lab, library and archive – known as HALO (Heritage Archaeology Landscape Observatory – at the heart of Melrose.

Through activities and adventures, visitors to the museum will get the chance to develop new skills and use them to explore the Borders' wider historical and cultural landscape.

To celebrate the Trimontium Museum's one year anniversary, visit the museum near Melrose Abbey over the weekend on July 30-31.

For more information, visit the Trimontium Trust's website: www.trimontium.co.uk