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23 July
The Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow
27 August
Foundation stone laid for the National Monument of Scotland
24 May
The Falkirk Wheel opens for business
17 July
The Bank of Scotland is founded
24 February
Caledonian Sleeper carries its first passengers
