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It's Very Scottish Trivia Quiz

A wee quiz all about Scotland.

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

Author
jill-geo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,037

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4502

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (8/10), marianjoy (8/10), Guest 92 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What would a Scot do with an "Ashet"? Hint

Clean a coal fire with it

Use it to wash the windows

Wear it on the head

Put food in it

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where would you find the Royal & Ancient Club? Hint

Gleneagles

Troon

St. Andrews

Muirfield

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which King of Scotland went on to unite the crowns of Scotland and England? Hint

James V

James II

James IV

James VI

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many people make up a jury in a criminal trial in Scotland? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which hills separate Scotland and England? Hint

The Pennines

The Moors

The Tweeds

The Cheviots

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Question 6 of 10

6. When is St. Andrew's Day? Hint

December 1st

November 30th

October 31st

September 30th

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who plays the character Begbie in the film 'Trainspotting'? Hint

Jonny Lee Miller

Robert Carlyle

Ewan McGregor

Billy Connelly

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the manager of Scotland at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina? Hint

Alex Ferguson

Willie Ormond

Ally McLeod

Andy Roxburgh

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Scottish band sent a "Letter from America" in 1987? Hint

The Proclaimers

Deacon Blue

Del Amitri

Wet Wet Wet

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Question 10 of 10

10. Edinburgh's mainline railway station is named after a novel by which Scottish writer? Hint

James Joyce

Robert Louis Stevenson

Walter Scott

Irving Welsh

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What would a Scot do with an "Ashet"?

Answer: Put food in it

An Ashet is a large plate or a shallow dish, usually oval in shape, used for cooking or serving food.

2. Where would you find the Royal & Ancient Club?

Answer: St. Andrews

The club's origin lie in the creation of the Society of St. Andrews Golfers by 22 noblemen and gentlemen of Fife in 1754. In 1834 King William IV conferred his patronage on the Society of St. Andrews Golfers given them the title of the Royal & Ancient Club.

3. Which King of Scotland went on to unite the crowns of Scotland and England?

Answer: James VI

King James VI began his reign in Scotland in 1585 at the age of 21. He became James I of England in 1603, at the age of 36, upon the death of Queen Elizabeth I therefore uniting the crowns of Scotland & England.

4. How many people make up a jury in a criminal trial in Scotland?

Answer: 15

The Scottish criminal jury comprises 15 people. In early days of jury trials the number of jurors was not fixed although there was always a preference of an odd number because of the existence of the majority verdict.

5. Which hills separate Scotland and England?

Answer: The Cheviots

The Cheviot Hills have formed a boundary between Scotland and England since the 13th century. At 2,676 ft The Cheviot is the highest peak in the range and it is of volcanic origin.

6. When is St. Andrew's Day?

Answer: November 30th

St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. He was one of Jesus's 12 apostles and the brother of Peter. His feast day is on 30th November

7. Who plays the character Begbie in the film 'Trainspotting'?

Answer: Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle plays Begbie in the film 'Trainspotting'. A film about the lives of drug addicts in Edinburgh. It was directed by Danny Boyle in 1996.

8. Who was the manager of Scotland at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina?

Answer: Ally McLeod

Ally McLeod took Scotland to the World Cup in Argentina in 1978. He convinced the nation it was possible to actually win the World Cup. Scotland won 1 game, a 3-2 victory against Holland. Glorious failure again - out in the group stages.

9. Which Scottish band sent a "Letter from America" in 1987?

Answer: The Proclaimers

Craig & Charlie Reid are known as The Proclaimers formed in 1986. The song 'Letter from America' was on the album "This is the Story" released in 1987.

10. Edinburgh's mainline railway station is named after a novel by which Scottish writer?

Answer: Walter Scott

The name of Edinburgh's mainline station is the 'Waverley'. "The Waverley" was Walter Scott's first novel and arguably the first ever historical novel when it was published in 1814. Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh in 1771.

Source: Author jill-geo

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