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OTD 29 August 1553
29 August 2025
John Scot completed the printing of the Catechism on 29 August 1553. It was the first book to be … [Read More...]
OTD 11 August 1711
11 August 2025
Robert Freebairn was appointed Printer to the Queen for Scotland on 11 August 1711 in Edinburgh. He … [Read More...]
OTD 8 August 1857
8 August 2025
On 8 August 1857, there was a major fire in James's Court, off the Lawnmarket in Edinburgh's Old … [Read More...]
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