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Scotland and Scots Trivia Quiz

Some people and places in Scotland.I have tried to keep clear of all the usual questions we see on Scotland. Don't worry if you don't know the answers, I hope this let's you have more knowledge on Scotland.

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

Author
deadlydalton

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,617

Updated
Jan 10 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Located approximately half way between Glasgow and Belfast, the island of Ailsa Craig is also called this other name locally? Hint

Gannet Glen

Half-way House.

Paddy's Milestone

Puffin Peak.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What country, along with Scotland, formed the 'Auld Alliance' from the late 13th century until the Reformation? Hint

France.

Ireland.

England.

Wales.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Callanish. (calanais) The standing stones of Callanish are on which Scottish island? Hint

Skye.

Lewis.

Coll.

Jura.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the mythical cannibal that lived in a cave in South Ayrshire, Scotland with his large family? Hint

Jock McMad.

Hugh 'the cook' Wilson.

Willie White.

Sawney Bean.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is commonly described as the westernmost point on mainland Britain? Hint

Campbelltown.

Port Patrick.

Ardnamurchan.

Stranraer.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2007, who was Scotland's one and only billionaire? Hint

Sir Tom Farmer.

Sir Tom Hunter.

Sir David Murray.

Sir Sean Connery.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these places is NOT a Scottish city? Hint

Stirling

Paisley

Inverness

Dundee

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Question 8 of 10

8. When in Scotland, what would you do with Stovies? Hint

Hit nails with them.

Race them.

Wear them.

Eat them.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the somewhat unflattering nickname of Edinburgh? Hint

Auld Reekie.

Auld Smelly.

Auld Stinky.

Auld Pongy.

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Robert Burns poem 'Tam O' Shanter' tells the tale of Tam being pursued by a witch. The witch was called Nannie, what was she nicknamed in the poem? Hint

Sultry Sue.

Cutty-Sark.

Maid O' Ayr

Alloway Annie.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Located approximately half way between Glasgow and Belfast, the island of Ailsa Craig is also called this other name locally?

Answer: Paddy's Milestone

Ailsa Craig's north coast once had a granite quarry. This granite was used mostly for the production of curling stones.The island is also home to gannets and puffins.

2. What country, along with Scotland, formed the 'Auld Alliance' from the late 13th century until the Reformation?

Answer: France.

The Auld Alliance was a term used for the connections between Scotland and France in their social, cultural and political understanding.

3. Callanish. (calanais) The standing stones of Callanish are on which Scottish island?

Answer: Lewis.

The standing stones of Callanish were erected in the third millennium BC.
The stones run in rows from north to south to a centre circle that surrounds a burial site.

4. Who was the mythical cannibal that lived in a cave in South Ayrshire, Scotland with his large family?

Answer: Sawney Bean.

The legend of Alexander Sawney Bean has inspired movies and books and a display in a wax museum.

5. What is commonly described as the westernmost point on mainland Britain?

Answer: Ardnamurchan.

Corrachadh Mor is a few metres farther west, but Ardnamurchan Point is commonly called the westernmost point of mainland Britain.

6. In 2007, who was Scotland's one and only billionaire?

Answer: Sir Tom Hunter.

Sir Tom Hunter once sold sports clothing from a van. He then opened a chain of sports shops, which he sold and invested in various other businesses. Sir Tom is committed to donate �1 billion pounds to charity.

7. Which of these places is NOT a Scottish city?

Answer: Paisley

Dundee became the county city in 1929.
Inverness was designated a city in 2000.
Stirling gained city status in 2002.
The town of Paisley is the administrative centre of Renfrewshire.

8. When in Scotland, what would you do with Stovies?

Answer: Eat them.

Stovies are a type of stew. Onions and potatoes fried, then stewed with stock and cooked meat added.

9. What is the somewhat unflattering nickname of Edinburgh?

Answer: Auld Reekie.

Auld Reekie. Reek is Scots slang for smoke, and due to the large number of chimneys in Edinburgh, when coal was the main source of heating, the smoke was very thick in the city. The city also had open sewers which led to strong odours.

10. The Robert Burns poem 'Tam O' Shanter' tells the tale of Tam being pursued by a witch. The witch was called Nannie, what was she nicknamed in the poem?

Answer: Cutty-Sark.

Cutty Sark is Scots for a short under garment, which, according to the poem, Nannie was wearing when she pursued Tam from Ayr to Alloway.

Source: Author deadlydalton

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