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27 July
Parliament authorises construction of the Caledonian Canal
25 March
Robert the Bruce is crowned King of the Scots
17 November
Birth of James Matheson, owner of Lewis
08 March
Oor Wullie makes his first appearance in print
11 September
The Battle of Stirling Bridge