Scotland the Brains - Scottish Words Quiz

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1. If someone told you it was a "braw" day, which would it mean? The weather is cold enough to freeze the horns off a highland cow It is the third day of the working week It was the first day of the local horse festival The weather is extremely clement today

2. If someone was a "clipe", what unpleasant characteristic would they have? Arrogant Jealous Tell tale Stubborn

3. When in Dundee, if you are told to turn left at the "Circle", what are you looking out for? It’s a round hill, also known as the Law It’s a mall or shopping centre It’s a railway turntable, built in the hey day of the Victorian railways It’s a roundabout

4. What is "uisge-beatha"? Wine Whisky An small island east of the Shetlands Gaelic for a small farmhouse

5. What would you do with a "syboe"? Wear it Play it Drink it Eat it

6. If you were covered in "glaur", what would that mean? Your diamonds are dazzling You were wrapped up in a cosy bed You were being feted, and wreathed in glory You were extremely muddy

7. If someone told you that you had been a complete "numpty", would you take it as a compliment? Yes No

8. If your dad sent you to fetch his "baffies", what would you be looking for? His pyjamas His gloves His slippers His fishing tackle

9. What would be wrong with someone if they were "beelin"? They are singing out of tune, get yourself some earplugs. They are feverish. Get a doctor! They are angry, get out of their way. They are hungry, get them a sandwich.

10. If your grandad lost his "wallies" what would you do? Go to your local antique shop and see if they have any china dogs to replace them Find a reputable counsellor who can help him regain his confidence Go to your shoe shop and get a new set of rubber boots Go to the dentist and get a new set of false teeth