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01 November
The Highlands and Islands Development Board opens
09 December
Cumbernauld is designated a New Town
27 August
Foundation stone laid for the National Monument of Scotland
14 November
Dounreay fast breeder reactor goes online
28 September
Queen Victoria lays the foundation stone of the new Balmoral Castle