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24 February
Caledonian Sleeper carries its first passengers
27 August
Foundation stone laid for the National Monument of Scotland
05 October
Ardnamurchan lighthouse lit for the first time
14 November
Dounreay fast breeder reactor goes online
04 March
The Forth Bridge is opened
