In 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern transport

In 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the ...
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New coast-to-coast cycling route to open in Scotland from Stranraer to Eyemouth

The new Stranraer to Eyemouth route is on track to launch this summer ahead of the UCI Cycling World Championships, and is forecast to attract up to 175,000 visitors to the region, with a direct spend ...
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New sculpture honouring Kirkpatrick Macmillan unveiled

A new sculpture of the world’s first pedal bike has been unveiled at the starting point of a 250-mile cycle route named after its inventor. The new interactive sculpture, funded by South of Scotland ...
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Stranraer to Eyemouth cycling route honours Kirkpatrick Macmillan

Bikepacking expert Markus Stitz tries out a replica of the "velocipede" invented by Kirkpatrick Macmillan A new coast-to-coast cycling route across Scotland is to be named in honour of a bike-building ...
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Replica of the world's first bicycle

The Glasgow Herald reported an accident with the bicycle, concluding, "This invention will not supersede the railway."Kirkpatrick Macmillan (1813 - 1878) was a blacksmith at Courthill Smithy, Keir, on ...
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Is the 'birthplace of the bike' cyclist friendly?

They are proud in south-west Scotland of the pioneer of two-wheeled travel, Kirkpatrick Macmillan. A plaque in the village of Kier celebrates him as builder of the first bicycle, a bridge is named ...