Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
James Veitch 1771-1838. A man of rare talent and self-taught he developed his knowledge of engineering, mathematics and astronomy, becoming famous for his telescopes and other instruments. His scientific workshop at Inchbonny near Jedburgh was visited by many eminent people including Mary Somerville
, Walter Scott and notably David Brewster whom he inspired to study optics.
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