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25 January
Launch of The Scotsman newspaper
30 April
Ochil Hills are struck by an earthquake
06 August
Publisher DC Thomson is born
29 July
Refurbished National Museum of Scotland opens its doors
01 November
The Highlands and Islands Development Board opens