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31 May
Edinburgh’s trams carry their first passengers
25 January
Launch of The Scotsman newspaper
07 September
Scottish Parliament building hosts its first debate
08 February
Mary, Queen of Scots, is executed
27 October
National Library of Scotland architect dies