I know I would certainly be a lot more active without it, cheers John. Where would we be without famous Scottish inventor, John Logie Baird? He gave his first demonstration of a working television in 1925. Whether you’re enjoying a greasy takeaway in front of it or flicking through the ridiculous amount of channels, it’s safe to say that the television is a staple of modern life. Netflix would be no-flix and Amazon would be Ama-gone without this colourful wee box. Of all the great Scottish inventions, I personally, would like to thank big George for this one. People all over Scotland have been using the *ahem* ‘medication’ to avoid the inevitable threat of malaria in Scotland to this day… Unfortunately gin is not covered on our National Health Service or I have a feeling most of us would be far more ill, far more often. And with that, the G & T was born. Quinine is used in tonic water today but at a much lower level and is dissolved to give tonic it’s eclectic taste. They added sugar, water, lime and well, gin to the quinine to take away the rough taste. Therefore, British Officers working in India would drink quinine to protect themselves from the deadly disease. Scottish Doctor George Cleghorn definitely had his priorities in check. Back in the 1700’s, he found that quinine was the perfect solution for treating malaria. So we didn’t invent gin… But we did nail the mixer. It’s just that I’m a little bit biased… Gin and Tonic These Scottish inventions aren’t in any particular order. This is why you kiss an Irish man but it’s a Scotsman you take home.Īlthough famously traditional in culture, it’s time to find out how Scotland invented the modern world with our list of Scottish inventors and inventions. As a multi-tasking, tartan-donning nation, we are pretty much the mince to your tatties. When a policeman asks a Scottish person to hop on one foot, whilst saying the alphabet backwards after drinking a whole bottle of Single malt, you better bet they ( mostly) nail it. 25 Scottish Inventions that have Changed the World We have put together this list of Scottish inventions created by famous Scottish inventors, purely so we can show off. However, there are many other things Scotland is famous for.

We have a reputation globally for being wild, kilt-wearing, haggis-munching, whisky-downing, heavily-spoken riots. We have the best banter, the sexiest scenery, the friendliest folk and the most dapper drams in the whole wide world.

I love Scotland and I love Scottish people. I am a very patriotic lass and always have been.

How the scots invented the modern world