45. Many of Scotlandâs most famous inventions â kilts, tartans and bagpipes-were actually developed elsewhere. Kilts originated in Ireland, tartans have been found in Bronze Age central Europe and bagpipes are thought to have come from ancient central Asia.46.5. Many of Scotlandâs most famous inventions â kilts, tartans and bagpipes-were actually developed elsewhere. Kilts originated in Ireland, tartans have been found in Bronze Age central Europe and bagpipes are thought to have come from ancient central Asia. 46.