1754

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  • Sir James Douglas, 1st Baronet, elected as MP for Orkney & Shetland, and served until 1768.
    During this time, in 1759 he was knighted for his part in the capture of Quebec whilst serving in the Royal Navy, as Commodore of Newfoundland.
  • The Haa of Sand, in the Parish of Sandsting, was built.
1753<->1755
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