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27 July
Parliament authorises construction of the Caledonian Canal
27 August
Foundation stone laid for the National Monument of Scotland
29 July
Refurbished National Museum of Scotland opens its doors
01 May
Jenners opens on Princes Street
08 February
Mary, Queen of Scots, is executed
