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13 February
The Massacre of Glencoe
09 March
Adam Smith publishes The Wealth of Nations
27 July
Parliament authorises construction of the Caledonian Canal
30 April
Ochil Hills are struck by an earthquake
24 January
Wall-building emperor Hadrian is born
