Top 10 World-Changing Inventions You Didn?t Know Were Scottish

Scotland is a small country, but its impact on the global stage has been massive, particularly when it comes to inventions, With a population of only 5.47 million people, (less than the population of Minnesota), you might be surprised to learn just how many inventions came from Scottish minds. Well-known Scottish inventors include Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone, and Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin. But besides these two great Alexanders, Scotland has been home to much more than just the creation of haggis and bagpipes. This list is far from exhaustive but rounds up 10 of the best world-changing inventions that you might not have known were created by Scots.