How Well Do You Know Scotland?

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1. Mary Queen of Scots husband, Lord Darnley, believed she was having an affair with her secretary and had him killed. What was the name of the unfortunate secretary? David Rizzio Henry Stuart James Hepburn Francis II

2. What is the name of the street that stretches between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace? Castle Street Princes Street The Royal Mile George Street

3. What was the name of the rock that the ancient kings of Scotland sat on to be crowned? Boulder of the King The Royal Rock The Stone of Destiny Arthur's Seat

4. Which of the following golf courses is not located in Scotland. Carnoustie St Andrews Clyne Golf Club Nairn Golf Club

5. What famous massacre took place on February 13th 1692? Bannockburn Massacre of Glencoe Battle of Prestonpans Battle of Falkirk

6. Which is the largest Loch (by area) in Scotland? Loch Ness Loch Maree Loch Tay Loch Lomond

7. Which is the oldest university in Scotland founded in 1413? Glasgow St Andrews, Fife Stirling Aberdeen

8. Scotland has many notable inventors. Who of the following was not Scottish? James Young Simpson James Watt John Gorrie Alexander Graham Bell

9. Which of the following Scottish pop groups has Fran Healy as their lead singer? Travis Simple Minds Texas Garbage

10. One of the most famous football (soccer) teams in Scotland is Glasgow...? United Rangers Rovers Thistle