Walcome to a Scottish Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I am a Scotsman who's had quite a career in movies. I've played a young Obi-Wan Kenobi, a writer in love with a courtesan, and a heavy drug user in Edinburgh. Can you name me?

Answer: Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor was born in Perth and studied drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He began his professional career on television for the BBC, and his breakout role was as a heroin addict in 1996's "Trainspotting." McGregor won an Empire Award for that role, and was nominated for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for both "Moulin Rouge" (2001) and "Salmon Fishing in Yemen" (2012).

This image is of train refers to McGregor's breakout role.

2. I lived quite a life! I became a ruler when just a few days old, married three times, and had a rocky relationship with my cousin Elizabeth that ended poorly for me. Do you know me?

Answer: Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots was only six days old when her father, James V, died and the throne passed to her. She was married as a teenager to the Dauphin, and, when he died of an infection, married her cousin, who died mysteriously in the palace gardens. Her third husband had been charged with the murder of her second. And all through this time, she had a strong claim to the English throne, threatening her powerful cousin, Elizabeth I. Elizabeth eventually put an end to that, and to Mary, by sentencing her to death. Her son, from her second marriage, went on to rule both Scotland and England and became known as James VI and James I.

This image is of a queen bee.

3. I was a Scottish hero. A power vacuum in my country in the late 1200s lead to a British king taking over, and I could not not abide by that. I fought for independence, and won a decisive battle at Stirling Bridge though we were vastly outnumbered. Who was I?

Answer: William Wallace

William Wallace's history is spotty in places, and he's become almost a folk hero, but he was a real person, a member of the minor aristocracy who was fiercely loyal to Scottish independence. He was eventually captured by the British crown and executed by particularly brutal methods.

Mel Gibson directed and starred in the movie "Braveheart" in 1995, which was based on Wallace's life, though somewhat loosely. In the movie, Wallace would wear blue face paint in battle.

4. I was born in Scotland but I'm a proud American now. In fact, I wrote the book "American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot" (2009), though I'm probably more famous for a different medium. Do you know me?

Answer: Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson was born in Glasgow and was influenced by a trip to New York as a teen so much that he vowed to move to America someday. After playing drums in a punk band and cutting his teeth in comedy and acting, he moved to Los Angeles in 1994. He was tapped by David Letterman to take over "The Late Late Show" in 2005, and starred on that show to considerable critical and ratings success until he left in 2014.

This image of a television points to Ferguson's career with CBS.

5. I may not the be the only man to portray a famous spy on film, but I was the first. In 1989 People magazine named me "Sexiest Man Alive," and eleven years later, Elizabeth II knighted me. Who am I?

Answer: Sean Connery

Sean Connery was born in Edinburgh in 1930, the son of a cleaner and a factory worker. Sean was a milk man, an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy, and a bodybuilder, along with many other part-time jobs, before moving into acting. He had a long career not just as James Bond but in many other films. He has supported the Scottish independence movement.

This image is of a martini, shaken, not stirred, Bond's favorite drink.

6. I am a pop singer and a Grammy winner. One of my most famous songs involves morning transportation, and later in my career, Prince took me under his wing. Who am I?

Answer: Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton's breakout song was "9 to 5 (Morning Train)" about a woman waiting for her beloved to return home to her on the train. In 1982, she won the Grammy for Best New Artist, and was nominated for the same award when she released "U Got the Look," a song written by the musician Prince.

Sheena has also appeared on the small screen, including roles on "Miami Vice," "ALF," and "The Outer Limits."

7. I was born in Bathgate, played a detective on "Broadchurch," and had a memorable turn as a certain doctor. Who am I?

Answer: David Tennant

David Tennant grew up in Bathgate and as a child, faithfully watched "Doctor Who" on television. He's appeared on stage and in film, and in 2005, took on the role of the Doctor himself, in his tenth incarnation. He has four children with his wife, Georgia Moffett, whose father played the fifth incarnation of the Doctor.

He has an extensive resume and in 2014 won the TV Choice Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Detective Alec Hardy in "Broadchurch."

8. I was born in Edinburgh and died a long way from home in the Samoan Islands, but not before publishing stories of great adventure, including "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde." Can you name me?

Answer: Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson was the son of lighthouse engineer, and, after deciding not to study the family business, spent the rest of his days writing, traveling, and wooing. His health was poor and he often traveled in the hopes to find more temperate climates.

One of Stevenson's most famous works is "Treasure Island," a thriller about pirates and treasure.

9. I'm a beefy Scotsman who trained for law in Edinburgh before turning to acting. My breakout role was as Spartan King Leonidas in 2007. Who am I?

Answer: Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler was nominated for an Empire Award for his portrayal as Leonidas in the movie "300," though the win that year went to Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame. He is an avid fan of Glasgow Celtic F.C..

The movie in which Gerard played Leonidas was "300," which also starred Lena Headey and Dominic West.

10. I am often considered the national poet of Scotland and a pioneer in the Romanticism movement. I had little money but I did what I could to preserve Scottish songs and even wrote the famous "Auld Lang Syne" which is often sun at New Year's. Who was I?

Answer: Robert Burns

Robert Burns's family was poor but well-educated, a rare combination in those days, and his passion for Scotland, politics, and women resulted in many poems, including"A Man's a Man for A' That," "Tam o' Shanter," and "Ae Fond Kiss".

One of his most famous poems was actually a song, "A Red, Red Rose" which starts with these famous lines: O my Luve's like a red, red rose
That's newly sprung in june;
O my Luve's like the melodie
That's sweetly play'd in tune:

Source: Author PootyPootwell

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ponycargirl before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Walcome! This quiz is about celebrities from Scotland. Can you identify them based on the written and visual clues? Guid luck!

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>