1. Which Scottish based play is considered unlucky and had much negative superstition attached to it? MacTavish 39 Steps Braveheart MacBeth

2. What does it mean in Scotland if a red butterfly is seen? It is a witch disguised as a butterfly Scarlet Fever of epidemic proportions will arrive This year's turnip harvest will be spoiled and inedible A shortage of fresh Scottish salmon this season in the rivers

3. What happens in Scottish superstition if a strange black cat is seen on the porch? It brings great luck and prosperity It means that there is a nasty mice or rat infestation It brings appalling bad luck and dark days ahead It means that there are fleas in the house and he is staying outside

4. In Scottish folklore the planet Venus, as the evening star, is named which of the following? Causleen Shining Lassie Morag Bright Star

5. What is the name of the Scottish river spirit or water devil? Dobbin Kelpie Angus MacTrotter

6. Who is 'Black Donald' in Scottish mythology? A coal miner The taxman A robber The devil

7. An object of old Scottish myth and legend 'The Stone of Destiny' was used for what ancient rite and ceremony? In the coronation of ancient kings To lay dead kings on it before the funeral service In a ceremony for making swords battle-worthy In the public execution of royal persons or nobles

8. Ever heard of Nessie? Better known as The Loch Ness Monster (let us presume 'she' is a 'she'). Who is reputed to have been the first person to see her? St Jude St Andrew St Columba St Patrick

9. 'Glamis', one of the most haunted castles in Scotland has a various array of ghosts. Which one of the following describes the most famous, female apparition? Silver Lady White Lady Grey Lady Green Lady

10. In old superstition, many Scottish fishermen believed that seagulls were what? Souls of dead, drowned sailors Good luck omens for big, successful fish catches Spirits of dead Vikings searching for their longboats Bad luck omens predicting dangerous, stormy weather