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Scottish 'Bits and Bobs' Trivia Quiz

A very easy quiz for anyone living in Scotland.

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

Author
Bridie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
62,196

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3856

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is Scotland's National Bard? Hint

Thomas Elliot

Walter Scott

Robert Burns

William Shakespeare

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who wrote 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'? Hint

Sir Walter Scott

Robert Louis Stevenson

Arthur Conan Doyle

Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which Scottish city are the Beano and Dandy comics published? Hint

Dundee

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Aberdeen

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Scottish town is known as The Lang Toon? Hint

Kirkcaldy

Dundee

Paisley

Dumfries

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who lives at number 10 Glebe Street? Hint

Billy Connolly

Oor Wullie

The Broons

Rab C. Nesbitt

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is the fastest flowing river in Scotland? Hint

Tweed

Spey

Dee

Clyde

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote 'The Thirty Nine Steps'? Hint

Walter Scott

Lord Tweedsmuir

Robert Louis Stevenson

Ian Rankine

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which saint brought Christianity to the North of Scotland? Hint

St. Magnus

St.. Cuthbert

St. Ninian

St. Columba

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which Scottish town was Andrew Carnegie, who became a millionaire in America, born? Hint

Dunfermline

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Dundee

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Question 10 of 10

10. On which date is The Auld New Year celebrated in some northern areas of Scotland? Hint

25th January

2nd January

12th January

1st February

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is Scotland's National Bard?

Answer: Robert Burns

I think you all will get this one correct. Burns is famous throughout the world.

2. Who wrote 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?

Answer: Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson wrote for both adults and children. He ended his days on the island of Samoa where he was known as 'Tusitala' which means teller of tales.

3. In which Scottish city are the Beano and Dandy comics published?

Answer: Dundee

A life-sized statue of 'Desperate Dan' has been commissioned for the city.

4. Which Scottish town is known as The Lang Toon?

Answer: Kirkcaldy

In its hey-dey Kirkcaldy was famous for the manufacture of linoleum. It now houses the Adam Smith Institute (named after the author of 'The Wealth of Nations').

5. Who lives at number 10 Glebe Street?

Answer: The Broons

'The Broons' was first published in 'The Sunday Post' in the thirties. They were supposed to represent a typical Glasgow family. They still bring a smile to many faces today.

6. Which is the fastest flowing river in Scotland?

Answer: Spey

7. Who wrote 'The Thirty Nine Steps'?

Answer: Lord Tweedsmuir

Lord Tweedsmuir was in fact John Buchan who wrote this classic tale. Also worth a read is 'Prester John' from the same pen.

8. Which saint brought Christianity to the North of Scotland?

Answer: St. Columba

St. Columba came to mainland Scotland bringing Christianity to the Pictish tribes. His monastery on Iona is still visited today by Christians from all over the world.

9. In which Scottish town was Andrew Carnegie, who became a millionaire in America, born?

Answer: Dunfermline

Perhaps one of the greatest philanthropists the world has known. Carnegie did not forget the land of his birth or his humble roots.

10. On which date is The Auld New Year celebrated in some northern areas of Scotland?

Answer: 12th January

In the northwest of Scotland the New Year is celebrated on the 12th January. This means we can celebrate New Year twice!

Source: Author Bridie

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