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This town is located on the banks of the River Tay, and is my hometown. It is also known as The Fair City, although it is one of three UK towns which were declassified as cities. Which town is this?

Perth. Perth (Gaelic: Peairt) was a large burgh before 1975, and is the administrative headquarters of the Perth and Kinross council area. Perth, Western Australia, was named after the Scottish town. Scotland's largest volleyball event, The Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament, is held every May.

This island is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh largest Scottish island. The main settlement here is Brodick. The highest elevation is at Goat Fell. Which island is this?

Isle of Arran. Isle of Arran (Gaelic: Eilean Arainn) is commonly associated with the Hebrides because they share many similarities, but in fact the Hebrides start off the western coast of Kintyre. Near Brodick is the Arran Brewery, which produces 3 regular cask and bottled beers: Arran Ale, Arran Dark and Arran Blonde.

This city is the largest in Scotland, located on the River Clyde. It contains four universities within 10 miles (16 km) of the city center and became a UNESCO City of Music in August 2008. Where am I describing?

Glasgow. Glasgow (Gaelic: Glaschu) is famed for its shipbuilding and trade, thanks to its location on the River Clyde. A common derivation of the name means 'the dear green place'. When Cineworld on Renfrew Street was opened on 21 September 2001 it entered the Guinness Book of Records as the World Tallest Cinema. I study at Glasgow University, which has a beautiful campus, and was founded in 1451!

This town is situated between the mouths of the North and South Esk rivers and contains the largest inland salt water basin in the UK. It is in the council area of Angus and its castle was destroyed in 1297 by hero William Wallace. Which town is this?

Montrose. Montrose (Gaelic: Monadh Rois) has a golf course, the Montrose Medal, which dates from 1562, making it the 5th oldest golf course in the world!

Two major battles occurred in this town: the first on July 22, 1298, and the second on January 17, 1746. It has three football clubs and the world's only rotary canal connector. Can you guess?

Falkirk. Falkirk is twinned with four other cities in the world: Quimper (France), Creteil (France), Odenwald (Germany), and San Rafael (California, US). The rotary canal connector, The Falkirk Wheel, connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union canal, and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. The Visitor Centre offers scheduled one-hour tours of the Wheel by boat.

The next city is the fourth largest city in Scotland, and is the "City of Discovery". It has six twin cities. Brian Molko from the band Placebo also grew up here. Where is it?

Dundee. Dundee is the second most densely populated city in Scotland, after Glasgow. It is called the City of Discovery in honor of RRS Discovery, which was the ship Robert Falcon Scott sailed in his first journey to Antarctica. The ship is now docked in Dundee as part of the Polar museum at Discovery Point.

This town and former royal burgh is known worldwide as the "home of golf". It is also the home of Scotland's oldest university, which was formed around 1410. Which town am I describing?

St. Andrews. Notable royal alumni of the University are King James II of Scotland, and Prince William of Wales. An interesting trivial tidbit for you Aussie enthusiasts: the golf club in Coober Pedy, South Australia is the only club in the world to have reciprocal rights at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews! Check out http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/126876139_d7f4dbee24.jpg?v=0

This 'granite city' has two local rivers, the Dee and Don. It has been settled for at least 8000 years. Which city am I referring to here?

Aberdeen. The Britain in Bloom competition has been won by Aberdeen a total of ten times - record-breaking! The self-seal envelope was developed in Aberdeen, and the principal military instructor of Peter the Great of Russia was Patrick Gordon, an Aberdonian!

This city is reputedly haunted by the Green Lady of the Castle, and has a castle upon a volcanic crag! Mary, Queen of Scots was crowned in the castle in 1543. Where am I?

Stirling. Apart from Westminster Abbey, it is the only surviving church in the UK to have held a coronation. It is named the Church of the Holy Rude (also spelled Rood, which means cross), which was rebuilt after a fire in 1405.

Last but not least, this city is the capital of Scotland, and the second largest city in Scotland. It has the nicknames "Auld Reekie" and "Athens of the North", and holds several festivals throughout the year, including the famous annual Hogmanay celebration. Which city is this?

Edinburgh. Edinburgh has been named the first UNESCO City of Literature! It was built on seven hills, just as Rome was. In 1822, George IV visited Edinburgh Castle, becoming the first ruling sovereign to do so in 189 years.