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04 March
The Forth Bridge is opened
01 November
The Highlands and Islands Development Board opens
08 September
John Porteous isn’t executed as he’s already dead
28 August
University of St Andrews is established by a Papal Bull
27 September
The Queen Mother unveils the Commando Monument
