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Edinburgh artist David Roberts was born - On this day in Scottish history
Edinburgh painter David Roberts was born on 24 October 1796.
The Auld Alliance between Scotland and France was signed - On this day in Scottish history
The Auld Alliance between Scotland and France was signed on 23 October 1295.
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The Burrell Collection was opened on 21 October 1983.
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Colin Campbell 1st Baron of Clyde was born - On this day in Scottish history
Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde was born on 20 October 1792.
500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation marked by National Library of Scotland display
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The first public sedan chairs in Scotland became available - On this day in Scottish history
Scotland's first public hire sedan chairs became available on 19 October 1687.
Queen consort Margaret Tudor died on 18 October 1541
Queen consort Margaret Tudor died on 18 October 1541.