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Quiz about Ayrshire in Southwest Scotland

Ayrshire, in Southwest Scotland Quiz

Ayrshire is a county in southwest Scotland. Not as well known as the usual tourist hot spots of Scotland, but it gets it's fair share of visitors. If you have ever visited Ayrshire, you may know some of these people and Places. Best of luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by deadlydalton. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
deadlydalton

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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274,371

Updated
Aug 16 24

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Question 1 of 10

1. What famous whisky, known and consumed worldwide, is produced in Ayrshire? Hint

William Wallace

Jack Daniels

Johnnie Walker

Jim Beam

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first ever British Open golf championship was played at which Ayrshire golf course? Hint

Turnberry

Irvine Gails

Royal Troon

Prestwick

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Ayrshire man was credited with the creation that eventually led to Tarmac? Hint

Roddy McKenzie

Robert Adam

John Loudon McAdam

Charles Rennie Macintosh

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of these sub-divisions of Ayrshire does NOT exist? Hint

West Ayrshire

North Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

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Question 5 of 10

5. Farming now. "Ayrshires" are a world famous breed of what type of farm animal? Hint

Cattle

Sheep

Pig

Horse

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ayrshire in Scotland is the only place in Britain that this world famous music star ever visited in 1960. He was on his way home from army service in Germany. Hint

Frank Sinatra

Dean Martin

Buddy Holly

Elvis Presley

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Question 7 of 10

7. As of 2006, what was the approximate population of the county of Ayrshire? Hint

366,500

36,650

3,665

3,665,000

8. A famous son of Ayrshire, Sir Alexander Fleming, accidentally discovered penicillin in 1928 whilst working on the influenza virus. Sir Alexander died on 11th March 1955 and was cremated. Where were his ashes interred? Hint

St Paul's Cathedral

Along with his mother

His back yard

On the Isle of Iona

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these great men was NOT born in Ayrshire? Hint

Andrew Fisher, 5th Prime Minister of Australia

Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone

William Murdoch, inventor of gas lighting

John Boyd Orr, Nobel peace prize winner

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Question 10 of 10

10. Specifically, what in Ayrshire are Garnock, Irvine, Ayr, Doon, Girvan and Stinchar? Hint

Towns

Rivers

Churches

Public Houses (Pubs)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous whisky, known and consumed worldwide, is produced in Ayrshire?

Answer: Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker whisky is produced in the town of Kilmarnock.
It is exported world wide, with America and Japan being two of its biggest importers.

2. The first ever British Open golf championship was played at which Ayrshire golf course?

Answer: Prestwick

The first British Open championship was played at Prestwick in 1860.
Nowadays, Prestwick occasionally plays host to the British Amateur Championship.

3. What Ayrshire man was credited with the creation that eventually led to Tarmac?

Answer: John Loudon McAdam

John Loudon McAdam was born in my home town of Ayr. His name lends itself to his creation 'macadam', which evolved into tarmacadam.

4. Which one of these sub-divisions of Ayrshire does NOT exist?

Answer: West Ayrshire

Ayrshire, up until 1975, was controlled by Ayr County Council. However, this was divided into districts within Strathclyde region. Then in 1996, East, South, and North Ayrshire were created into individual councils.

5. Farming now. "Ayrshires" are a world famous breed of what type of farm animal?

Answer: Cattle

Ayrshire cattle are reknowned for their milk producing qualities.

6. Ayrshire in Scotland is the only place in Britain that this world famous music star ever visited in 1960. He was on his way home from army service in Germany.

Answer: Elvis Presley

Prestwick Airport, in Ayrshire, is the only place on British soil Elvis visited. There is some debate yet as to whether Elvis actually " set foot on " British soil.

7. As of 2006, what was the approximate population of the county of Ayrshire?

Answer: 366,500

The population of Ayrshire is divided almost evenly into thirds between the three sub counties.

Answer: St Paul's Cathedral

Penicillin, still to this day, is saving thousands of lives.

9. Which of these great men was NOT born in Ayrshire?

Answer: Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone

Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh.

10. Specifically, what in Ayrshire are Garnock, Irvine, Ayr, Doon, Girvan and Stinchar?

Answer: Rivers

All these rivers have good runs of sea trout, grilse and salmon in the months of August, September and sometimes October.

Source: Author deadlydalton

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