Basic facts
What is the capital city of Scotland where many people live?
Edinburgh
What city is home to a famous castle and many festivals?
Edinburgh
What flower is the national symbol of Scotland?
thistle
What is the color of the cross on the Scottish flag?
White
Who invented the telephone, born in Edinburgh?
Alexander Graham Bell
What is the name for people who come from Scotland?
Scots/Scottish people
What is the biggest city in Scotland?
Glasgow
What instrument is often played in Scottish music?
bagpipes
What is the background color of the Scottish flag?
Blue
What everyday object did John Logie Baird invent?
television
What language do most people in Scotland speak today?
Englisch
What is the name of the famous lake with a legendary monster?
Loch Ness
What is the name of the skirt-like traditional clothing for men?
kilt
What is the name of the Scottish flag?
Saltire
What invention did James Watt improve, helping to power the Industrial Revolution?
steam engine
What is the traditional Scottish language, still spoken in some areas?
Gaelic
What city is known for golf and a famous university?
St. Andrews
What is the name of the Scottish mythical creature that lives in the water?
Loch Ness Monster (Nessie)
What is the political union between Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland called?
UK
Which Scottish doctor discovered penicillin?
Alexander Flemming
What is the population of Scotland (around, in millions)?
5,5
What is the name of the group of islands north of mainland Scotland?
Shetland Islands
What animal is used in the symbol of the Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland?
Unicorn
Who is the Scottish head of state/Prime minister?
John Swinney
What transportation invention is John Dunlop known for improving?
Air tyre