19 wonderful inventions you probably didn’t know were Scottish

By The Newsroom
Published 22nd May 2019, 20:12 BST
First mass produced TV set, sold 1946-1947First mass produced TV set, sold 1946-1947
First mass produced TV set, sold 1946-1947

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For such a wee country, Scotland has made a huge contribution to the advancement of the modern world, not just in science and engineering but also in art and design.

Here are 19 exciting inventions that you may or may not know originated in Scotland. Main picture: Everyone knows a Scot invented Television (Wikimedia)

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Apprentice baker, Sir Alexander Grant, is credited with inventing our favourite tea dunker. Originally from Forres, Sir Grant moved to Edinburgh in 1887 where he became assistant to biscuit-maker Robert McVitie.Apprentice baker, Sir Alexander Grant, is credited with inventing our favourite tea dunker. Originally from Forres, Sir Grant moved to Edinburgh in 1887 where he became assistant to biscuit-maker Robert McVitie.
Apprentice baker, Sir Alexander Grant, is credited with inventing our favourite tea dunker. Originally from Forres, Sir Grant moved to Edinburgh in 1887 where he became assistant to biscuit-maker Robert McVitie.
The first recorded instance of artificial refrigeration was unveiled by physicist and chemist William Cullen at Glasgow University in 1748.The first recorded instance of artificial refrigeration was unveiled by physicist and chemist William Cullen at Glasgow University in 1748.
The first recorded instance of artificial refrigeration was unveiled by physicist and chemist William Cullen at Glasgow University in 1748.
Dundee born Williamina Fleming, who has the coolest backstory ever, worked at the Harvard College Observatory discovering hundreds of stars and most famously the Horsehead Nebula.Dundee born Williamina Fleming, who has the coolest backstory ever, worked at the Harvard College Observatory discovering hundreds of stars and most famously the Horsehead Nebula.
Dundee born Williamina Fleming, who has the coolest backstory ever, worked at the Harvard College Observatory discovering hundreds of stars and most famously the Horsehead Nebula.
James Braid was a Scottish surgeon from Portmoak, in Kinross-shire, and is regarded as the first genuine 'hypnotherapist'. Braid first experimented with hypnotherapy on his wife, a friend, and a servant.James Braid was a Scottish surgeon from Portmoak, in Kinross-shire, and is regarded as the first genuine 'hypnotherapist'. Braid first experimented with hypnotherapy on his wife, a friend, and a servant.
James Braid was a Scottish surgeon from Portmoak, in Kinross-shire, and is regarded as the first genuine 'hypnotherapist'. Braid first experimented with hypnotherapy on his wife, a friend, and a servant.
A baker's son from Bathgate, obstetrician James Young Simpson discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform and was the first to use anaesthetic for childbirth. Picture: WikiCommonsA baker's son from Bathgate, obstetrician James Young Simpson discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform and was the first to use anaesthetic for childbirth. Picture: WikiCommons
A baker's son from Bathgate, obstetrician James Young Simpson discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform and was the first to use anaesthetic for childbirth. Picture: WikiCommons
Sir Robert Watson-Watt pioneered the development of radio detection and ranging radar the technology that helped win the Battle of BritainSir Robert Watson-Watt pioneered the development of radio detection and ranging radar the technology that helped win the Battle of Britain
Sir Robert Watson-Watt pioneered the development of radio detection and ranging radar the technology that helped win the Battle of Britain
Colonal Sir David Stirling, born in Doune, was a Scottish aristocrat who founded the Special Air Service after serving with commandos in the Second World War.Colonal Sir David Stirling, born in Doune, was a Scottish aristocrat who founded the Special Air Service after serving with commandos in the Second World War.
Colonal Sir David Stirling, born in Doune, was a Scottish aristocrat who founded the Special Air Service after serving with commandos in the Second World War.
Pianists have East Lothian-born carpenter John Broadwood to thank for developing the foot-pedal method for sustaining the piano's sounded notes.Pianists have East Lothian-born carpenter John Broadwood to thank for developing the foot-pedal method for sustaining the piano's sounded notes.
Pianists have East Lothian-born carpenter John Broadwood to thank for developing the foot-pedal method for sustaining the piano's sounded notes.
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