ST ANDREW
Who is St Andrew?
A disciple of Jesus / patron saint of Scotland
What colours are on the Scottish flag?
Blue and white
What is Scottish traditional dancing called?
Ceilidh
What is the Loch Ness monster’s nickname?
Nessie
What Scottish drink is bright orange?
Irn Bru
What date is St Andrew’s Day?
30th November
What is the flag called?
The Saltire
What instrument is Scotland famous for?
Bagpipes
what magical water horse lives in Scottish lakes?
A kelpie
Does Scotland have more sheep or people?
Sheep
Name ONE other country of which Saint Andrew is the patron Saint ?
Greece, Russia, Romania
What is Scotland’s national animal?
The unicorn
What does a ceilidh “caller” do?
They tell the dancers the steps
What colour is Nessie usually described as?
Green
What food is jokingly called the "national dish" even though it’s just breakfast?
Potato (Tattie) scone
What symbol is connected to St Andrew and appears on the Scottish flag?
A white diagonal cross.
Name ONE Scottish symbol
Thistle, tartan, unicorn, bagpipes, Saltire.
What do you call a group of musicians who play at a ceilidh?
A ceilidh band
Which Scottish legend is about a piper who disappears while playing under Edinburgh?
The Ghost Piper of Edinburgh
Which Scottish city is known for having a lot of rain?
Glasgow
Why did Scotland choose St Andrew as patron saint (legend)?
His relics came to Scotland / protected Scots in battle.
What is the pattern of criss-cross lines used in Scottish kilts called?
Tartan
What do ceilidh dancers do between dances to get ready for the next one?
Change partners / switch places
What year made the modern Nessie sighting famous?
1933
What is the highest mountain in Scotland?
Ben Nevis