Kilted Perspective Trivia Quiz

Answer: Billy Connolly

Starting from humble beginnings as a welder in Glasgow, Billy Connolly has become one of the most successful Scottish comedians. The nickname the Big Yin started in childhood to differentiate between Billy and his father. Connolly often is wearing kilt or tartan trousers and been photographed wearing one at public events and award shows.

Answer: Aly Macrae

"The Kilt Song" is a light-hearted song (albeit with bad language) discussing the right length a kilt should be worn. The question is whether a kilt should be worn above or below the knee. Aly Macrae, the performer of "The Kilt Song", is a Scottish actor, musician, musical director and composer. Macrae trained at the National Arts College at Langside in Glasgow and during his career he has performed at the National Theatre of Scotland in several acclaimed productions.

Answer: Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart first became known as a singer with the Jeff Beck Group and then the Faces during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Stewart is renowned for being patriotic, acknowledging his Scottish roots and being especially proud wearing his clan's Stewart tartan.

Answer: Andy Stewart

Andy Stewart was often seen sporting a kilt when singing his own versions of patriotic Scottish songs such as "Donald Where's Your Troosers?" and "A Scottish Soldier". Stewart was a comedian who liked to imitate other singers of the time including Tom Jones, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

Answer: David Coulthard

Coulthard's Formula 1 racing career started in 1993 with the Williams team. Transferring to McLaren in 1996 Coulthard achieved further success achieving the highest accolade of being 2nd in the Drivers' Championship to Michael Schumacher in 2001. Coulthard stayed with McLaren until 2004 then joined Red Bull in 2005, racing and representing them on the track until 2008. Coulthard in 2018 is still active in the racing scene as a presenter and commentator.

Answer: Sean Connery

Sean Connery is famous for playing the first James Bond, then successfully acting in seven films in the franchise from 1962 to 1983. Connery's movie roles have varied from that time and he has won various awards giving him public praise and kudos such as being polled "The Greatest Living Scot" and "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure".

Answer: False

The Royal Family is known for wearing Scottish traditional dress including kilts and have posed for many a portrait dressed that way. Price Charles however did not wear a kilt during the wedding ceremony with Diana Spencer nor with Camilla Parker Bowles.

Prince Charles' wedding outfit (ceremony with Diana Spencer) was a naval commander's dress uniform adorned with medals and stars of royal orders with him carrying a naval sword with gold tassels.

Answer: Payne Stewart

Payne Stewart died in a plane crash in 1999, ending an incredible career in professional golf, such as achieving eleven PGA Tour events, which consisted of three major championships. Stewart was known for his flashy below the knee tartan trousers that certainly made him stand out in a crowd and of course made him appearances memorable to everyone.

Answer: David Tennant

Tennant was the tenth Dr Who during the years 2005 to 2010 and returning to the role in 2013. A weird twist to Tennant's association with Dr Who was his marriage to Georgia Moffett, the daughter of Peter Davison, the fifth Dr Who. After "Dr Who" Tennant undertook roles in stage, television and movies which includes collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company for his stage performances in "Hamlet" and "Richard II". Tennant has been photographed at many events wearing a Scottish kilt, such as attending movie premieres and award ceremonies.

Answer: True

Bon Scott was born in Scotland and immigrated in 1952 with his family to Australia. Scott was the lead singer for AC/DC from 1974 until his death from alcohol abuse in 1980. Scott's image as a hard rocker wearing tight revealing pants whilst being of a slight build singing with a powerful voice that had everyone wondering where he could get the power of it from. Scott was proud of his Scottish heritage and often donned a kilt and played the bagpipes both off and on stage. AC/DC were one of the first hard rock bands to include bagpipes in one of their songs.