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24 January
Wall-building emperor Hadrian is born
25 June
Mysterious miniature coffins discovered on Arthur’s Seat
07 January
Glasgow University is founded
11 November
Scottish spy James Bond is born
31 March
Edinburgh architect Robert Morham is born