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20 August
Cartoonist Dudley D Watkins dies in Broughty Ferry
24 January
Wall-building emperor Hadrian is born
05 October
Ardnamurchan lighthouse lit for the first time
18 September
Independence referendum delivers ‘No’ vote
08 March
Oor Wullie makes his first appearance in print
