Random facts of Scotland
Strange traditions of St. Andrews
History of St Andrews
Odd Scottish laws
The language of the Scots
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This is Scotland's national animal

What is the unicorn

100

Semesters that run from Sept to Dec and Jan to May

What are Martinmas and Candlemas

100

A place of pilgrimage throughout the Middle Ages

What is St Andrews

100

it is illegal to tend to your cows in this situation

What is when you are drunk 

100

To "Haud yer Wheesht" is to

What is "be quiet" or "hold your tongue"

200

Where in Scotland is considered 'the home of golf' 

What is St. Andrews

200

On the 30th of April, students proceed by candlelight, led by a piper, to the East Sands where they lay a wreath at the site of the shipwreck

What is the 'Gaudie'

200

In August 1413, Pope Benedict XIII issued these six decrees (aka Papal bulls)

What is the founding of St Andrew's University

200

You are legally bound to give access to a stranger that knocks on your door for this purpose

What is someone (cludgie caller) that needs to use the bathroom (cludgie)

200

"I'm getting the messages" is a Scottish way of saying...? 

What is "I'm getting the groceries"

300

What sport was originally banned in Scotland

what is football

300

First years wear theirs fully on the shoulders

What is the infamous red gown worn by students of St Andrews

300

“We were founded: before the printing press, before the battle of Agincourt, before the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing, before the construction of Machu Picchu in Peru, before Columbus arrived in the Americas, and before Joan of Arc waged battle.”

What is St Andrew's University

300

 In Scotland, what can you not legally do within 300 yards of someone's residence

What is firing a cannon

300

"Yer Bum's oot the Windae" is a Scottish way of saying...?

What is "you are making no sense" 

400

Average rainfall in St. Andrews 

What is 800mm

400

This weekly tradition, when students, adorned in their red gowns, proceed after Chapel toward the east and walk along the length of the historic pier

What is Pier Walk

400

Founded in 1612 at the institution of King James VI, who with other members of the Royal Family donated 228 works for this purpose

What is the University of St Andrew's library

400

According to laws instituted to prevent the corruption of youth, what is it illegal for a 10 year old boy to view 

what is a undressed store manequin

400

After using the cludgie, be sure to wipe your...?

what is 'Bahoochie'

500

Popular fast food that is deep fried in Scotland 

What is Pizza

500

The only cure for Patrick Hamilton's Curse is to participate in this annual event on the first of May.

What is the May Dip

500

St Mary's, St Salvatore, St Leonards

What are the names of St Andrew's colleges

500

From Monday to Saturday it is legal to do this within the Medieval walls of the city of York, if carrying a bow and arrow

What is murdering a Scotsman

500

Your Scottish professor might call you this if you fail to pass your exam

what is a ' Glaikit '

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