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Amazing Isle of Arran Trivia Quiz

Located in the Firth of Clyde, the Scottish Isle of Arran is 167 square miles of spectacular seashores, farms, forests, and mountains. How much do you know about this amazingly beautiful place?

A multiple-choice quiz by Cher40. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Cher40

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,326

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
839

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Linda_Arizona (6/10), Guest 109 (10/10), Guest 86 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Compared to other Scottish islands, how does Arran compare in size? Hint

7th largest

The smallest

The largest

24th largest

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the highest point on the Isle of Arran? Hint

Mount Everest

Goat Fell

Mount Elbrus

Ben Nevis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Owned by the National Trust of Scotland, what is the maintained castle on Arran? Hint

Buckingham Palace

Hadrian's Mausoleum

Alhambra

Brodick Castle

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Question 4 of 10

4. To get to Brodick on the east side of Arran, the ferry departs from what town in Ayrshire on mainland Scotland? Hint

Glasgow

Ardrossan

Edinburgh

Campbeltown

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Question 5 of 10

5. What castle ruins are found on the north of Arran? Hint

Brodick Castle

MacDonald Castle

Cromwell Castle

Lochranza Castle

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Question 6 of 10

6. What ferries serve Brodick on Arran? Hint

Caledonian MacBrayne

Pentland Ferries

P & O Ferries

Kilcreggan Ferry

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which industry is NOT located on the Scottish Isle of Arran? Hint

Aran Sweaters

Arran Brewery

Arran Distillery

Arran Aromatics

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the primary industry on the Isle of Arran? Hint

Tourism

Mining

Wool

Cosmetic manufacturing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is reported to have sheltered in a 34 metre deep King's Cave on Arran? Hint

James VI King of Scots

John Balliol

Robert the Bruce

Kenneth MacAlpin

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Question 10 of 10

10. What type of deer are common on Arran? Hint

All deer are now extinct on Arran

Elk

Red deer

Moose

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Compared to other Scottish islands, how does Arran compare in size?

Answer: 7th largest

The Isle of Arran is the seventh largest Scottish island and the ninth largest island in the United Kingdom, excluding Ireland.

2. What is the highest point on the Isle of Arran?

Answer: Goat Fell

At 874 metres or 2,867 feet, Goat Fell is the highest point on Arran. You can hike to the summit. (Ben Nevis is the highest point in Scotland and Great Britain, reaching to 1344 metres or 4409 feet. At 5642 metres or 18,510 feet high, Mount Elbrus is the highest point in Europe, located in Russia. Mount Everest is the highest point on the planet, at 8848 metres or 29,029 feet high.)

3. Owned by the National Trust of Scotland, what is the maintained castle on Arran?

Answer: Brodick Castle

Buckingham Palace is in London, England. Alhambra is in Spain, and Hadrian's Mausoleum in Rome. Brodick castle in located on Arran.

4. To get to Brodick on the east side of Arran, the ferry departs from what town in Ayrshire on mainland Scotland?

Answer: Ardrossan

On the east side of Arran, the ferry runs between Brodick on Arran and Ardrossan in Ayrshire.

5. What castle ruins are found on the north of Arran?

Answer: Lochranza Castle

Originally built in the thirteenth century in the village of Lochranza, the castle was owned by the MacSweens.

6. What ferries serve Brodick on Arran?

Answer: Caledonian MacBrayne

Often shortened to Calmac, the Caledonian Macbrayne runs two ferries to Brodick. (Pentland Ferries run Caithness to Orkney, the Kilcreggan Ferry runs Gourock to Kilcreggan, while P & O run Dover to Calais, Bilbao to Portsmouth, and Rotterdam and Zeebrugge to Hull.)

7. Which industry is NOT located on the Scottish Isle of Arran?

Answer: Aran Sweaters

Aran sweaters are from the Irish Aran Islands. Arran Distillery, Arran Brewery, and Arran Aromatics are just a few of the industries located on the Scottish Isle of Arran.

8. What is the primary industry on the Isle of Arran?

Answer: Tourism

The small isle's many attractions include seven golf courses, many restaurants and shops, abundant wildlife, boat-rides, a diverse museum, trials, and boating possibilities. While tourism is the primary industry, agriculture and forestry are also important to the economy.

9. Who is reported to have sheltered in a 34 metre deep King's Cave on Arran?

Answer: Robert the Bruce

According to lore on the isle, Robert I King of Scots is said to have taken shelter here. He was King of Scotland from 1306 to 1329.

10. What type of deer are common on Arran?

Answer: Red deer

The deer on Arran are the species Cervus elephas which is generally wide-spread in Europe. Other wildlife found on Arran are red squirrels, badgers, rabbits and hares. In and around the shore of the isle, otters and seals, as well as dolphins and sharks, can be seen. Birds such as golden eagles, buzzards, kestrels, various finches, and a variety of migrating birds can be found on Arran.

Source: Author Cher40

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