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First minister Alex Salmond is born 31st December
Nicola Sturgeon becomes Scotland’s first female First Minister 20th November
Madame Ecosse is born in Glasgow 10th July
Mhairi Black becomes Britain’s youngest MP 7th May
SNP forms its first Scottish government 3rd May
The SNP wins its first parliamentary seat 12th April
Campaigner Willie McRae dies after being shot in the Highlands 7th April
The Scottish National Party is founded
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The Battle of Stirling Bridge

22 October

Nuclear submarine runs aground off Skye

28 September

Queen Victoria lays the foundation stone of the new Balmoral Castle

29 July

Refurbished National Museum of Scotland opens its doors

09 March

Adam Smith publishes The Wealth of Nations


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