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Where does Glasgow's water supply come from?

Loch Katrine. Located in the heart of the Trossachs Loch Katrine is just over nine miles long and one mile wide.

Where did the poet Robert Burns intend on migrating to in 1786?

West Indies. Praise and revenue from his Kilmarnock Edition of poetry is said to have persuaded him to abandon his plans to migrate to the West Indies.

In earlier times granite used to manufacture curling stones was quarried where?

Ailsa Craig. Ailsa Craig, locally known as 'Paddy's Milestone', is a volcanic island off the Ayrshire coast. It's home to the Blue Hone granite used to make curling stones for centuries in Scotland.

What burn (creek) runs through the old golf course at St. Andrews?

Swilken Burn. Swilken Burn meanders across the first and 18th fairways at St. Andrews - it's the only water hazard on the Old Course.

What is the approximate population of Scotland?

Five Million. The annual report from the Registrar General shows that the population of Scotland fell in 1999 to 5,119,200.

What county is the town of Paisley in?

Renfrewshire. Folks from Paisley near Glasgow are known as 'Buddies'.

The Movie 'Whisky Galore' was based on the sinking of what vessel in 1941?

S.S. Politician. Whisky Galore - by Compton Mackenzie - is a comic masterpiece based on events when the S.S. Politician ran aground with 50,000 cases of whisky on board.

How many children did Jean Armour have with the poet Robert Burns?

Nine. Their first five children were born at Mauchline in Ayrshire while the remaining four were born in Dumfriesshire where Burns was an excise officer.

Which one of these Scottish golf courses is not a current 'British Open' venue?

Prestwick. The first open golf tournament ever 'The Open' was first held in 1860 at Prestwick. Prestwick is now no longer an open venue.

In 1839 what sport did the 'Eglinton Tournament' involve?

Jousting. The medieval tournament at the Earl's castle on the outskirts of Kilwinning was largely rendered farcical by heavy rain.