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Dunkeld!

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Scotland : Dunkeld!

Introduction:
"I love this tiny wee place situated twelve miles from the city of Perth. It is set in wonderful countryside and is steeped in history. Have a go and see how much you know on this town."


1. Who built the bridge over the River Tay,which connected the Victorian village of Birnam and historic Dunkeld?
    Answer: (Two words First and last names just last name. He had a town named after him.)


2. Which member of royalty stayed at the now called 'Royal Dunkeld Hotel'?
    King Edward VII
    King George V
    Queen Victoria.
    Prince Albert


3. The cathedral at Dunkeld was where the first Kings of Scotland were crowned?
    True
    False


4. Which famous children's author got some of her ideas from the Dunkeld/Birnam area?
    Beatrix Potter
    Enid Blyton
    JK Rowling
    E Nesbit


5. What is Dunkeld House now used as?
    Nothing, it is in ruins
    A private school
    It is still privately owned by the Atholl estate.
    A hotel


6. Dunkeld's little white houses are protected by the National Trust for Scotland?
    Yes
    No


7. What shop, selling a variety of items, is found in the market square in Dunkeld?
    Discovery
    Ell
    Cathedral
    Potter


8. Who was the cross in the very centre of the market square dedicated to?
    10th Duke of Atholl
    6th Duke of Atholl
    8th Duke of Atholl
    5th Duke of Atholl


9. How high is Britain's tallest tree which is found not far from Dunkeld?
    218 ft
    145 ft
    109 ft
    212 ft


10. The tomb of 'Wolf of Badenoch' can be found at Dunkeld Cathedral?
    True
    False


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