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27 July
Parliament authorises construction of the Caledonian Canal
30 October
Tay Bridge designer dies of anxiety
09 December
Cumbernauld is designated a New Town
17 November
Birth of James Matheson, owner of Lewis
07 September
Scottish Parliament building hosts its first debate