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? Submarine Chocolate fountain Steam engine MRI Scanner

2. William Murdoch, from Ayrshire, has several inventions to his credit. This one may be one of his more obscure achievements. What is it? Electric oven Waterproof paint Street lights 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? Waterproof coat Dried rations Compass Snow plough

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? Pneumatic tyres Car upholstery Hydraulic suspenion 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? Shoelaces Bathroom scales Adhesive postage stamps Washing up liquid

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 Facsimile (fax) machine Electric stapler Calculator

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? Calculus Periodic table Logarithms Slide rule

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

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