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04 October
Death of engineer John Rennie the Elder
09 December
Cumbernauld is designated a New Town
17 July
The Bank of Scotland is founded
27 August
Foundation stone laid for the National Monument of Scotland
24 May
The Falkirk Wheel opens for business