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07 January
Glasgow University is founded
01 July
Naval hero Admiral Adam Duncan is born in Dundee
29 May
Cardinal David Beaton is assassinated at St Andrews
15 September
V&A Dundee opens its doors
19 May
Lord Leverhulme buys the Isle of Lewis
