Elvis Presley in Scotland 1960.

Elvis being welcomed to Prestwick by the officers at the U.S.A.A.F. base.

Meeting fans in the N.C.O.'s mess.

In the N.C.O.'s mess. Directly behind Elvis is Robert Ghee, the photographer's brother.

Elvis chats to young fans through one of the terminal doors.
Sheets of paper were pushed through the space between the doors for Elvis to autograph.

Elvis amongst the fans in the terminal building.

Meeting fans in the N.C.O.'s mess.

Meeting more fans.

Elvis meets the local press at a low-key press conference.

Elvis during the press conference.

Elvis meets local fans at the perimiter fence and signs autographs.

Meeting more local fans.

Elvis thanks photographer Ian Ghee.

Elvis at the microphone before making a short speech.

Elvis telephones Priscilla in Frankfurt, Germany.

Elvis says his farewells to Ed Miller before leaving for the U.S.A.

Taken from a Sunday newspaper article in 1987.

These are pictures Elvis Presley fans world-wide would give their eye teeth for ... photos of The King in Britain. Never published before, they record the only time the rock legend met and mingled with fans on British soil. The date was March 3rd, 1960. The place was Prestwick Airport in Scotland.
Elvis was finishing his American army national service and stopped over in Ayrshire for a precious two hours. In those days, Prestwick was home for the 1631 USAF unit.
Despite a massive security clampdown,the news leaked out that a mystery V.I.P. was flying in ... and when Sgt. Presley stepped off the plane, local fans rushed to greet him. And, without the restraining influence of aides and his personal manager, "Colonel" Tom Parker, the Elvis felt relaxed enough to mix with them.
There to greet him officially, were base commander Colonel Russell Fisher, chief executive officer Major Ed Miller and admin officer Major Ben Bacchus.
Liet-Col Ed Miller, now retired, said at his Ayshire home:
"I remember it well. I got the job as Sgt. Presley's escort, probably because I was a professional musician before the war."
"He was an extremely pleasant, sincere young man who took the time and trouble to speak to everyone he met."
The lucky few fans who were in the right place at the right time were left with the memory of a lifetime.
Photographer Ian Ghee, who took these pictures beyond price, said: "Meeting such a legend is every photographers dream.I hope that some other people will recognise themselves in these pictures and get in touch with me".
Ian's brother, Robert has a very special souvenir of meeting The King. He was given Elvis' autograph and personal address ... written on a fish and chip wrapper, the only paper he had with him. He still has the prized packet, grease stains and all.
At Prestwick, Elvis phoned his bride-to-be Priscilla, in Frankfurt. She was then a shy 16 year old living there with her family. Todd Slaughter, president of the 20,000 member U.K. Elvis Fan Club, was delighted when he heard that photos had been taken.