The 11 major inventions you may not realise were created by Scots - including fridges and ATM machines

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Scotland has long punched above its weight when it comes to inventions. From Alexander Graham Bell getting the first patent for the telephone to the first MRI machines. 

And while there are some major inventions most of you will be very aware of having Scottish roots, there are plenty you may not realise came from the minds of Scots.

We’ve pulled together a list of 11 major ones to discover in our gallery below. 

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