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17 November
Birth of James Matheson, owner of Lewis
24 May
The Falkirk Wheel opens for business
29 May
Cardinal David Beaton is assassinated at St Andrews
17 October
Ben Nevis observatory is established
14 November
Dounreay fast breeder reactor goes online
