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07 September
Scottish Parliament building hosts its first debate
17 November
Birth of James Matheson, owner of Lewis
25 January
Launch of The Scotsman newspaper
28 August
Timex calls time on its Dundee factory
24 May
The Falkirk Wheel opens for business