Scotland A-E
This is how you say "yes" in Scottish, but in English it makes you look self-centered
What is aye?
This Scottish man discovered penicillin, which is what he's known for- but he's also had some myths relating him and Winston Churchill
Who was Alexander Fleming?
This skirt for men tends to have a knife attached to it- Nevertheless, it's not that Scottish- its origins trace from the Emerald Isle
What is a kilt?
This Scottish city gave its name to one in Australia- and it's also the birthplace of Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars series
What is Perth?
These people invaded Scotland in the 8th century, but they're not from Minnesota- and they don't wear hard helmets!
Who were the Vikings?
This Scottish musical tradition came from Greece, the land of the Ancient Athenians, but is also associated with the lute
What are bagpipes?
Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus have mastered the sport of golf- but it was banned by this Scottish king in the 15th century before gaining popularity around the world
Who was James II?
Also the first name of Nessie, as the locals call it, it's actually the Scottish word for lake
What is loch?
This book by Sir Walter Scott is about a Scottish archer who works for King Louis XI, and was originally published in 1823
What is Quentin Durward?
This leader of the Scottish War of Independence was also portraid in the 1995 movie Braveheart and is considered one of greatest Scottish leaders of all time
Who was William Wallace?
New Caledonia is owned by this country- remove the word "New", and you get the Roman name for Scotland
What is France?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes but don't confuse him with Hercule Poirot, who was created by this British author
Who was Agatha Christie?
This famous Shakespeare published in 1606 involves a Scottish suck-up and gullible king and has been read by many schools.
What is Macbeth?
He wrote The Wealth of Nations and argued against mercantilism in the 18th century, and also revolutionized economics ever since
Who was Adam Smith?
Along with the English chemist Morris Travers, Scottish chemist William Ramsay discovered this noble gas in 1898 with an atomic number of 54.
What is xenon?
Held by the Jacobites in the 1710s, this city on the Firth of Tay has a quite lovely name- It's also the birthplace of now-deceased Toronto mayor William Lyon Mackenzie
What is Dundee?
This Scottish highlands city sounds like somebody anxious- but it's really a place of medieval ruins. Did I forget to mention that it's on the point where the River Ness and the Moray Firth meet?
What is Inverness?
This Canadian province is a home for Scottish culture outside of Scotland, in fact, it means "New Scotland"
What is Nova Scotia?
This Scottish kilt decoration may be associated with Scotland, but it actually originates from Central Asia
What is tartan?
In 1237, this treaty established the border between Scotland and England. However, you shouldn't confuse it with the Grand Old Duke
What is the Treaty of York?
This capital of Scotland is home to this legendary Skye terrier who was loyal to his master John Gray, and protected his grave for 14 years out of love until he finally passed away
Who was Greyfriars Bobby?
Son to the presumed Catholic psycho Queen Mary of Scots, this king translated the Bible into English, and also had a different name as the King of Ireland
Who was James VI/I?
This Scottish archipelago is located of Scotland's Northern Isles, and its flag has been not without controversy in the 21st century
Scotland's national animal is enjoyed by many younger girls, but in Celtic mythology, it symbolizes innocence, joy, and power- and Max from Fuller House might agree!
What is a unicorn?
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo was born in 1966 in this now-renamed Central African country. Eight years later, Scotland got their first World Cup win against them
What was Zaire?