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Do You Know Scotland? Trivia Quiz

Here is some information about the places and culture of Scotland.

A multiple-choice quiz by albajim. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
albajim

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,535

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
523

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Question 1 of 10

1. This freshwater loch can be traversed by a ride on the steamship SS Sir Walter Scott. Name it. Hint

Loch Leven

Loch Lomond

Loch Katrine

Loch Ness

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these northern towns was a former royal burgh? It has been home to the football team Ross County F.C. for years. Hint

Inverness

Wick

Thurso

Dingwall

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Question 3 of 10

3. The venue for the Scottish Grand National Horse Race is located in which port town? Hint

Mussleburgh

Lanark

Perth

Ayr

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of Scotland's landmark restaurant, often called the "highest in Britain"? Hint

The Ptarmigan Observation Restaurant

The Ben Inn

The Nevis Tavern

The Summit Cafe

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Isle of Skye is home to which popular Gaelic rock band? Hint

The Bay City Rollers

Runrig

The Proclaimers

The Red Hot Chili Pipers

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Scotland's first new town (i.e., planned community)? Hint

East Kilbride

Livingstone

Glenrothes

Cumbernauld

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Scottish legend, which town is said to appear every 100 years for only one day? Hint

Bridge of Allan

Killiecrankie

Strathyre

Brigadoon

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which town would you find former world-champion racing driver Jim Clark's museum, called The Jim Clark Room? Hint

Falkirk

Duns

Dumfries

Stirling

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Question 9 of 10

9. On which island in the Inner Hebrides is former Labour Party leader John Smith buried? Hint

Iona

Stornoway

Mull

Barra

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which rural Scottish town is located near Pitlour Hill? Musical artists The Proclaimers and Jimmy Shand all hail from it. Hint

Bathgate

Wick

Newton Stewart

Auchtermuchty

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This freshwater loch can be traversed by a ride on the steamship SS Sir Walter Scott. Name it.

Answer: Loch Katrine

Loch Katrine is a small loch near Loch Lomond. It is one of the main bodies of water which supplies the City of Glasgow with its drinking water. It is surrounded by beautiful hills and waterfalls.

2. Which of these northern towns was a former royal burgh? It has been home to the football team Ross County F.C. for years.

Answer: Dingwall

Ross County plays in the Scottish Second Division of the Nation League at Victoria Park, which is located in Dingwall. Dingwall is a lovely little town known for its rivers, bridges, and railways.

3. The venue for the Scottish Grand National Horse Race is located in which port town?

Answer: Ayr

The Scottish Grand National is a popular, well-attended annual race. It is not nearly as big as the English National, but Scots are still very proud of it. Ayr is a port in the southwestern part of Scotland.

4. What is the name of Scotland's landmark restaurant, often called the "highest in Britain"?

Answer: The Ptarmigan Observation Restaurant

The Ptarmigan Observation Restaurant is situated on the summit of the Cairngorms Mountain Range (3600ft). It is very popular with skiers and nature lovers. The restaurant is accessible by mountain rail link.

5. The Isle of Skye is home to which popular Gaelic rock band?

Answer: Runrig

A very popular band throughout the world, Runrig's original band members were all Islanders. The band got together in the '70s. One of Runrig's most popular songs is its version of "Loch Lomond".

The Isle of Skye is a large northern island.

6. What was the name of Scotland's first new town (i.e., planned community)?

Answer: East Kilbride

All of the answers were classed as new towns; however East Kilbride was the first in 1947. It is the location of Centre 1, the main tax office in Scotland.

7. In Scottish legend, which town is said to appear every 100 years for only one day?

Answer: Brigadoon

This legend is so famous that a Hollywood film was made about it in 1954, titled "Brigadoon". I've never met or heard of anyone who has ever seen this town, but I keep an open mind.

8. In which town would you find former world-champion racing driver Jim Clark's museum, called The Jim Clark Room?

Answer: Duns

Jim Clark was one of many great racing drivers produced in Scotland. He died while racing at Hockenheim during a Formula 2 Race.

9. On which island in the Inner Hebrides is former Labour Party leader John Smith buried?

Answer: Iona

Iona is a small beautiful island, only a few hundred yards from the Island of Mull. Both can be reached via ferry from Oban.

10. Which rural Scottish town is located near Pitlour Hill? Musical artists The Proclaimers and Jimmy Shand all hail from it.

Answer: Auchtermuchty

Auchtermuchty is a small town in the county of Fife.

The Proclaimers and Jimmy Shand are entertainers, famous for bringing a unique blend of music to the world. The Proclaimers are made up of siblings Charlie and Craig Reid.

Source: Author albajim

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