Culture
What is the name of the song which is sung on Robert Burns' night and on New Year's Eve?
Auld Lang Syne
How many islands does Scotland have?
790
He was born in Edinburgh (1847–1922), he invented the telephone and the hydrofoil.
Alexander Graham Bell
Which of the following are Scottish inventions or were discovered by Scots? A: ATM Cash Machines B: Television C: The Post Office D: All of the above
All of the above
What is the Scottish national instrument called?
bagpipe
When is Robert Burns' birthday?
25th of January
What's the Scottish name for "lake"?
loch
He was born in Glasgow in 1987. He beat Roger Federer at London Olympics and won the gold medal. At US Open in 2012 he beat Novak Djokovic.
Andy Murray
When is Edinburgh Fringe Festival held?
August
What’s the deepest and the biggest loch in Scotland?
Loch Ness
In which year did Scotland become part of the UK through the act of the union? A: 1554 B: 1707 C: 1651
1707
What is the highest peak in the United Kingdom?
Ben Nevis
He was born in Johnstone, in Scotland. He has been awarded 15 Michelin stars in total and currently holds 14. He is known for presenting TV programmes about competitive cookery and food, such as the British series Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares
Gordon Ramsay
Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
Saint Andrew
He (1850 – 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Robert Louis Stevenson
What is the Scottish national sport?
golf
Which independent country is the nearest to Scotland, at one point only 30km away?
Ireland (The Republic of Ireland)
He was born in Edinburgh. He is 82 years old. He is best known for portraying the character James Bond, starring in 7 Bond films between 1962 and 1983.
Sir Sean Connery
What’s the traditional Scottish checked pattern for clan clothing?
tartan
What is the Scottish national dish?
haggis