Scottish Mythological Creatures
What form do selkies take in the water?
A seal
Where is the Headless Drummer heard?
Edinburgh Castle.
What country did William Wallace and Robert the Bruce fight for?
Scotland.
Where was Nessie said to have been first seen?
Loch Ness.
How tall are the Kelpies sculptures?
30 meters tall.
How does a kelpie trap children?
It sticks their skin to its back and drags them into the water.
What is the characteristic appearance of the ghost at Crathes Castle?
A Green Lady.
What was William Wallace's status compared to Robert the Bruce.
Wallace was knight, Bruce was a king.
What is one description of Nessie?
Bigger than a bus or like a rubber duck.
Who created the Kelpies sculptures?
It's their true home.
What does the Headless Drummer of Edinburgh Castle predict?
A bad omen: disasters.
How were Wallace and Bruce's personalities different?
Wallace was brave and impulsive, Bruce was patient and strategic.
Why do a lot of people visit Loch Ness?
Because they know the legend and want to see it with their own eyes.
When did the Kelpies project begin?
Seven years before 2014.
What is the difference between a kelpie and a selkie in behaviour?
When was the Headless Drummer first seen?
In 1650.
What was Robert the Bruce's major accomplishment?
He saved Scotland from England.
How does Nessie contribute to Scotland's economy?
It brings 41 million pounds in tourism revenue.
What material are the Kelpies sculptures made of?
Steel.
How have Kelpies been recently paid tribute to?
Through giant sculptures in Scotland.
What is the Green Lady doing when she appears?
She is cradling a baby.
Why is William Wallace seen as a hero despite his death?
He became a martyr for Scotland's freedom.
Why do Nessie's descriptions vary so much?
Witnesses see it differently because it's only a legend. It's mostly imagination.
How do the Kelpies combine mythology and history?
They symbolise both mythical creatures and Scotland's horse heritage.