13 surprising Scottish innovations - from toasters to raincoats

An image of the St Andrews flagAn image of the St Andrews flag
An image of the St Andrews flag
Did you have toast for breakfast or cycle to work this morning? If so, you have Scottish inventors to thank.

Most people know that Scottish inventors developed the steam engine, the television and the telephone, but in honour of St Andrew’s Day here are 13 other everyday items we’re betting you didn’t know came from Scotland.

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