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Quiz about Perth  Kinross
Quiz about Perth  Kinross

Perth & Kinross Trivia Quiz


Four years after my first quiz on the counties of Scotland, I have finally got round to the second, featuring one of the most scenic of them all, Perth and Kinross.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Dizart
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,269
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
817
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: AndySed (5/10), Fatmansixty (9/10), Guest 37 (0/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Perthshire and Kinross-shire were separate counties until 1930, when they amalgamated to form one unitary council. From 1975 until 1996, they disappeared from the map altogether when they became part of which much larger region? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The traditional county town of Perth & Kinross is Perth; by what name was the town known in medieval times? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Kinross, formerly the county town of Kinross-shire, lies on the banks of which loch? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these Scottish towns has a festival theatre and a salmon ladder? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Gleneagles Hotel, near Auchterarder, is most associated with which sport? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Wade's Bridge and The Black Watch Memorial are two notable landmarks in which Scottish town? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which town is sometimes referred to as the "berry capital of Scotland"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which town is home to the Glenturret Distillery, and a famous hotel called The Hydro? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which village were kings of Scotland traditionally crowned until the mid-17th century? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Blair Castle, near Blair Atholl, is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl. What unique distinction does the Duke of Atholl hold? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Perthshire and Kinross-shire were separate counties until 1930, when they amalgamated to form one unitary council. From 1975 until 1996, they disappeared from the map altogether when they became part of which much larger region?

Answer: Tayside

Most of Scotland's traditional counties ceased to exist in 1975, when local government reorganisation created a number of large "regions". One of these was Tayside, when the county of Angus joined Perth & Kinross. In 1996, most of the old counties reappeared when everything was reorganised again.
2. The traditional county town of Perth & Kinross is Perth; by what name was the town known in medieval times?

Answer: St John's Toun

Perth, nicknamed the "Fair City", lies on the banks of the River Tay. The modern name derives from the Gaelic word for "wood". The former name of the town lives on through the local professional soccer team, St Johnstone FC.
3. Kinross, formerly the county town of Kinross-shire, lies on the banks of which loch?

Answer: Loch Leven

In the early 21st century, Kinross was home to an annual rock festival called T in the Park. Loch Leven contains a number of islands, including Castle Island, which is home to the ruins of Loch Leven Castle. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned there from 1567-68.
4. Which of these Scottish towns has a festival theatre and a salmon ladder?

Answer: Pitlochry

Pitlochry is a tourist centre on the banks of the River Tummel. The original Pitlochry Festival Theatre opened in 1951. The fish ladder enables salmon to swim upstream during the breeding season.
5. Gleneagles Hotel, near Auchterarder, is most associated with which sport?

Answer: Golf

Gleneagles Hotel was built by the Caledonian Railway Company in 1924. There are three 18-hole golf courses there, the King's, Queen's and PGA Centenary. The latter was chosen to host the 2014 Ryder Cup. Perth and Kinross is home to literally dozens of excellent golf courses.
6. Wade's Bridge and The Black Watch Memorial are two notable landmarks in which Scottish town?

Answer: Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy is a small market town and popular tourist destination, located on the banks of the River Tay. Wade's Bridge dates from 1733, and is named after General George Wade who was responsible for the construction of roads and bridges in the area during the 18th century. The Black Watch regiment was founded in the area in 1881.
7. Which town is sometimes referred to as the "berry capital of Scotland"?

Answer: Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie, and its twin town of Rattray, is a major centre for berry growing, particularly raspberries. The River Ericht divides the two towns.
8. Which town is home to the Glenturret Distillery, and a famous hotel called The Hydro?

Answer: Crieff

Crieff is a market town situated in Strathearn, and has an economy largely based on tourism. The town was a major cattle-droving centre for centuries.
9. In which village were kings of Scotland traditionally crowned until the mid-17th century?

Answer: Scone

Scone Abbey was the site of the Stone of Scone, upon which Scotland's kings were traditionally crowned. The Abbey no longer exists, but Scone Palace stands in its place. Perth racecourse is situated on the palace grounds.
10. Blair Castle, near Blair Atholl, is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl. What unique distinction does the Duke of Atholl hold?

Answer: Only person in Britain allowed to raise a private army

The Atholl Highlanders are the only private army in Europe, and, in the early 21st century, were a purely ceremonial regiment. The Duke of Atholl is the hereditary chief of the Clan Murray.
Source: Author Dizart

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