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1. The Loch Ness Monster has fascinated cryptozoologists for most of the 20th century, though is seems far from likely that it is the same creature seen by St. Columba in the 6th Century A.D. What type of dinosaur is Nessie most commonly depicted as?
2. The Cù Sìth is said to be a massive fairy hound that acts as a harbinger of death. In Irish mythology, the colour of its coat is usually depicted as black. What vivid colour would you most commonly find it in Scottish legend?
3. Many a Scottish man has succumbed to the charms of the mysterious Selkie. Selkies shed their skins when they left the water and turned into human form. What type of creature did the Selkie become when it returned to the water?
4. Everybody needs a little helping hand. Which elf-like creatures will do a few of your household chores in exchange for tiny gifts and food, with porridge and honey being a particular favourite?
5. Once upon a time there was an evil monster known as the Stoorworm. It was an enormous sea serpent that could only be prevented from laying waste to the Kingdom by feeding it seven virgins each week. Fortunately, as is wont to happen, an unlikely hero appeared by the name of Assispattle. What did he use to kill the Stoorworm?
6. The Glaistaig was a female sea-sprite said to take the form of a half-woman, half-goat or beautiful lady clothed in green. One legend featuring the Glastaig has her as a guardian of livestock on the Isle of Mull. How did she prevent thieves from pilfering her ward?
7. The Boobrie is a fearsome giant that has been the bane of many sailors. It is said to haunt lochs, lakes and wells amongst other places, but what type of creature is it?
8. The Bean Shìth is the Scottish equivalent of the Irish Banshee. The Banshee is often depicted as an old woman who issues forth a piercing scream. What event in life are they thought to foretell?
9. Often confused with the Each Uisge, which water-horse is prevalent in inland streams and rivers, and shares its name with a type of Australian dog?
10. The Linton Worm used to cause merry mayhem around the region of Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. That was until one fine day, when a man called "Somerville" turned up, and shoved a burning lance down its throat. The locals were particularly afraid of the creature's breath. Why?
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