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Philosophically, Scotland was one of the intellectual powerhouses of the 18th-century Enlightenment. Adam Ferguson (Sociology), Robert Burns (Literature), Adam Smith (Economics), Robert Adam (Edinburgh Neoclassical Architect) and Joseph Black (Chemistry) were just a few of the free-thinkers around and networking in Edinburgh’s hub. Find out more about Homecoming Scotland 2009’s calendar of events.

Patrick Geddes and David Hume are two famous residents of our Edinburgh serviced apartment properties: Castle Studio Apartment 3/6 (Geddes); David Hume Apartment (David Hume). Both of these apartments in Edinburgh allow you to experience independence too, as you can take them as short-term Edinburgh self-catering accommodation. See our full list of serviced apartments in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh’s architecture and geology are two interrelated subjects, both well worth visiting Edinburgh to experience. And it’s no surprise that Hutton (Geology) was struck by inspiration whilst staying in Edinburgh. Edinburgh has more than its fair share of beauty and striking geological features. These include Holyrood Park, Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh Castle Rock and the Royal Mile.

Scottish Inventions

There is debate as to who invented and was responsible for the following devices and breakthroughs. Scots were involved at some stage of all the following:

• Telephone
• Television
• First Cloned Mammal
• Audio codes for iPods
• Modern Steam Engine
• Adhesive Stamp
• Breech-Loading Rifle
• Logarithms
• Penicillin
• Pedal Bicycle.