Scottish General Knowledge

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Where does Glasgow's water supply come from? Loch Lomond Loch Ness Loch Long Loch Katrine

2. Where did the poet Robert Burns intend on migrating to in 1786? Australia Africa North America West Indies

3. In earlier times granite used to manufacture curling stones was quarried where? Ailsa Craig Mauchline Isle of Arran Beith

4. What burn (creek) runs through the old golf course at St. Andrews? St. Andrew's Burn Home Burn The Morris Burn Swilken Burn

5. What is the approximate population of Scotland? Five Million Ten Million Three Million twelve Million

6. What county is the town of Paisley in? Renfrewshire Ayrshire Lanarkshire Dumbartonshire

7. The Movie 'Whisky Galore' was based on the sinking of what vessel in 1941? S.S. Baron Calder S.S. Martinique S.S. Politician S.S. Glen Castle

8. How many children did Jean Armour have with the poet Robert Burns? Six Nine Seven Eight

9. Which one of these Scottish golf courses is not a current 'British Open' venue? Prestwick Turnberry Carnoustie Royal troon

10. In 1839 what sport did the 'Eglinton Tournament' involve? Curling Archery Jousting Golf