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? Francis II James Hepburn David Rizzio Henry Stuart

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

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

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

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 Lomond Loch Tay Loch Maree

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

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

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...? Thistle United Rangers Rovers