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Scotland - a Beautiful Country Quiz

A quiz about the beautiful country of Scotland, and some of the great landmarks and attractions.

A multiple-choice quiz by tizzy741. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tizzy741

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
255,548

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2527

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. A unique lift system was opened in 2002, to reconnect the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal. Can you tell me the name of it? Hint

The Millennium Wheel

Edinburgh Canal Lift

Union Canal Lift System

The Falkirk Wheel

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Question 2 of 10

2. At Newtonmore, not far from Aviemore, is an indoor water, light and music show. What is it called? Hint

Newtonmore Light Show

Waltzing Waters

Fountains of Fun

The Northern Light Show

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Question 3 of 10

3. You can take a ferry or drive across the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Where does the ferry to Armadale sail from? Hint

Oban

Mallaig

Aberdeen

Inverness

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the castle on Skye, home to the clan MacLeod? Hint

Dunvegan

Talisker

Eilean Donan

Colbost

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Scotland's oldest distillery? Hint

Glenmorangie

Glenturret

Glenlivet

Glen Grant

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Question 6 of 10

6. On a stormy night in December 1879, a train travelling across a bridge fell into a river when the central section collapsed. Which river was it crossing? Hint

Spey

Forth

Tay

Dee

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where would you find the Wallace Monument? Hint

Stirling

Aberdeen

Glasgow

Dundee

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the highest mountain (or Munro) in Scotland? Hint

Aonach M�r

Ben Macdhui

Ben Nevis

Cairn Gorm

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Princess was born at Glamis Castle? Hint

Princess Michael

Princess Beatrice

Princess Margaret

Princess Diana

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where would you find the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses? Hint

Motherwell

Fraserburgh

Stirling

Aviemore

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A unique lift system was opened in 2002, to reconnect the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal. Can you tell me the name of it?

Answer: The Falkirk Wheel

The Falkirk Wheel was built as part of the UK's largest canal restoration project, and provides access for boats from the east to the west coast of Scotland. There is a height difference of around 115 feet where the two canals meet, and the lift allows travel from one to the other. The cost of the whole project was �84.5 million!

2. At Newtonmore, not far from Aviemore, is an indoor water, light and music show. What is it called?

Answer: Waltzing Waters

The Waltzing Waters show began in Newtonmore in 1990, and brings a lot of tourists to the area, which had become quiet after the A9 road had bypassed the village.

3. You can take a ferry or drive across the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Where does the ferry to Armadale sail from?

Answer: Mallaig

The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry sails from Mallaig. Mallaig was one Europe's busiest herring ports and is still a fishing town, with excellent shellfish. The prawns from here are delicious!

4. What is the name of the castle on Skye, home to the clan MacLeod?

Answer: Dunvegan

It is Dunvegan castle. The castle also provides a seal boat trip, and if you don't see any seals, they will refund the cost of the boat trip!

5. What is the name of Scotland's oldest distillery?

Answer: Glenturret

It is Glenturret in Perthshire, just outside the beautiful town of Crieff. Records show it was established as a distillery in 1775. Glenturret was home to a world famous cat, Towser, who appeared in the Guinness Book of Records, thanks to her mouse catching abilities!

6. On a stormy night in December 1879, a train travelling across a bridge fell into a river when the central section collapsed. Which river was it crossing?

Answer: Tay

It was the Tay River, the bridge being the first Tay rail bridge. The bridge was opened in 1878; only 19 months before the disaster which claimed the lives of everyone on board the train. The construction of the bridge was blamed for the tragedy.
William Topaz McGonagall, hailed writer of the worst poetry in the English Language, wrote one of his best known poems, "The Tay Bridge Disaster" about the tragedy.

7. Where would you find the Wallace Monument?

Answer: Stirling

The Wallace Monument, near Stirling, was build in the 1860s, as a tribute to Scotland's national hero - William Wallace - who fought for Scottish freedom in the 1290s.

8. What is the highest mountain (or Munro) in Scotland?

Answer: Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis is the highest, at 1344 meters. A Munro is a Scottish mountain which is over 3000ft (914.4 meters).

9. Which Princess was born at Glamis Castle?

Answer: Princess Margaret

It was Princess Margaret who was born here in 1930. The Queen's younger sister was the first baby in line to the British throne to be born in Scotland in 300 years. Glamis castle was the childhood home of the Queen Mother.

10. Where would you find the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses?

Answer: Fraserburgh

The Museum is in Fraserburgh, and is at Kinnaird Head lighthouse, which is a converted castle keep. The museum is fascinating, I would recommend it for a visit, although if you are scared of heights, perhaps a trip up the lighthouse isn't for you!

Source: Author tizzy741

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