1846 in Scotland
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Events from the year 1846 in Scotland.
Incumbents
Events
- 22 June — The North British Railway is opened to public traffic between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed, the first line to cross the border between Scotland and England. Waverley Station is opened.[1]
- 15 August — Inauguration of Scott Monument in Edinburgh.[2]
- Start of Highland Potato Famine.
Births
- 1 January - Edward Pinnington, art historian, biographer and journalist (died 1921)
Deaths
- 12 February - Henry Duncan, minister, geologist and social reformer (born 1774)
See also
References
- ^ Thomas, John (1969). The North British Railway, vol. 1. Newton Abbot: David & Charles. ISBN 0-7153-4697-0.
- ^ "Scott Monument". AboutBritain. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
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