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17 October
Ben Nevis observatory is established
29 January
Visitors are trapped in the Glasgow Tower
09 December
Cumbernauld is designated a New Town
05 October
Ardnamurchan lighthouse lit for the first time
24 February
Caledonian Sleeper carries its first passengers
