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29 May
Cardinal David Beaton is assassinated at St Andrews
01 July
Naval hero Admiral Adam Duncan is born in Dundee
29 July
Refurbished National Museum of Scotland opens its doors
14 October
Hundreds drowned in the Eyemouth disaster
07 September
Scottish Parliament building hosts its first debate