Around Wales
What is the highest mountain of Wales?
Snowdon
What are the three colours of the Welsh flag?
white, green, red (dragon)
Name at least one football team in Glasgow.
Celtic Glasgow, Glasgow Rangers
What plant is the symbol of Scotland?
a thistle
What is Arthur's Seat?
A hill overlooking Edinburgh.
What is Angelsey?
a Welsh island
Who is the Prince of Wales today?
Prince Charles (the eldest son of the official British monarch)
What is the diminutive nickname of the Loch Ness Monster?
Nessie
What musical instrument is typical for Scotland?
Backpipes
What was the famous loyal dog called? He used to come to his master's grave.
(Greyfriar's) Bobby
What is the nickname of Cardiff? The City of...
Arcades
Which two plants are symbols of Wales?
leek, daffodil
What can you see at Glenfinnan?
A viaduct, a monument (Bonnie Prince Charlie), a railway museum, Loch Shiel, Highland Games
What is the dominating colour of the Royal Stewart Tartan?
red
What is the name of the famous summer street art festival in Edinburgh?
The Fringe festival
Name the famous mountain range that consists of two words - both start with B. It is also a national park.
Brecon Beacons
What is the popular Welsh snack called (a toast with cheese)?
Welsh rarebit
What does Glencoe mean? A clan of MacDonalds was massacred there.
The Valley of Tears
Who is the saint patron of Scotland?
Saint Andrew
What is the main pedestrian street called? It leads from Edinburgh Castle to The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Royal Mile
What is the official Welsh parliament called?
The National Assembly for Wales
What is Cymru?
Wales (in Welsh)
What is Islay most famous for?
whisky
What is Irn-Bru?
a popular Scottish non alcoholic drink
What is the name of the popular royal yacht which now serves as a museum?
Britannia