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31 March
Edinburgh architect Robert Morham is born
05 May
Construction begins at Sutherland Spaceport
17 July
The Bank of Scotland is founded
04 September
Queen Elizabeth II opens the Forth Road Bridge
29 July
Refurbished National Museum of Scotland opens its doors