geography
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
What do men traditionally wear in Scotland instead of trousers?
A kilt
Which drink is Scotland especially famous for?
Whisky
Which castle is built on a hill in the capital city?
Edinburgh Castle
Which famous book was inspired by Scotland?
Which Scottish lake is famous for a monster?
Loch Ness
Which instrument is very typical in Scotland?
Bagpipes
What is a sweet biscuit from Scotland?
Shortbread
What is the biggest city in Scotland?
Glasgow
What is the traditional Scottish dance called?
Ceilidh dance
What is the highest mountain in Scotland?
Ben Nevis
What is the special checked pattern on Scottish clothes called?
Tartan
What are oatcakes made from?
Oats.
How many islands are part of Scotland?
over 790
Which detective was created by a Scottish writer?
Sherlock Holmes.
How many castles does Scotland have?
How is the weird creature in Loch Ness called?
Nessie
What do they use to make "Haggis"?
a sheep's heart / liver / lungs
What sport is St Andrews famous for?
Golf
How is the cafe named that gave inspiration for a famous book?
the elephant house
What country is south of Scotland?
England
What do people do at the Highland Games? (Name one activity.)
caber tossing / hammer throwing
What is the name of the bright orange Scottish soft drink?
Irn-Bru
What happens every summer in Edinburgh?
The Edinburgh Festival
What colour is the flag of Scotland?
Blue with a white cross