Scottish Inventors

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1. James Watt is sometimes said to be the inventor of this machine. This is not actually the case, although he is responsible for developing it. What is this invention? Chocolate fountain Submarine MRI Scanner Steam engine

2. William Murdoch, from Ayrshire, has several inventions to his credit. This one may be one of his more obscure achievements. What is it? Waterproof paint Street lights Electric oven Post-it notes

3. Charles Mackintosh of Glasgow - not the artist, came up with an invention that was first used on an Arctic expedition in the early 19th century. Any ideas what this one is? Compass Snow plough Dried rations Waterproof coat

4. Kirkpatrick MacMillan from Dumfries has a claim to fame that comes from an older idea, but it is his development of what that puts him in this quiz? Bicycle Umberella Wrist watch SLR Camera

5. Robert William Thomson, from Stonehaven, inventor of another of the world' most commonly used items. Which is it? Hydraulic suspenion Pneumatic tyres Car upholstery Hovercraft

6. James Chalmers of Dundee, yet another of the lesser known intellects in this quiz is an individual whose invention has become commonplace. Like all the best inventions it is in daily use by many, many millions of people. What do you think this is? Bathroom scales Shoelaces Washing up liquid Adhesive postage stamps

7. Alexander Bain from Watten, Caithness, came up with the electric clock, amongst other things, one of which was what staple of modern office technology? Typewriter Calculator Electric stapler Facsimile (fax) machine

8. John Napier from Edinburgh, not only has a university in Edinburgh named after him but is known for promoting the use of the decimal point. What invention elevates him to immortality? Logarithms Slide rule Periodic table Calculus

9. Dugald Clerk, Glasgow, was knighted for his work in war time rather than his invention of what? Combine harvester Hover mower Gas fridge Two-stroke engine

10. What did James Paris Lee, from Hawick, invent? Lea & Perrins Worcester sauce Shotgun shells Lees macaroon bar Bolt action rifle