Scotland Geography
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Which Scottish Queen is famous for getting her head chopped off!
Mary Queen of Scots
What is Scotland's national dish?
Haggis
Who is Scotland's most famous poet?
Robert Burns
How many times has Andy Murray won Wimbledon?
Two times in 2013 and 2016
What is the most populated city in Scotland?
Glasgow
Which Scottish freedom-fighter helped defeat the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge?
William Wallace
What is the most famous Scottish instrument?
The Bagpipes
Which famous boy character - who never grew up - did Scot's author JM Barrie create?
Peter Pan
Which sport was first invented in St Andrews?
Golf
Scotland is split into three regions. What are they?
The Lowlands, Highlands and Islands
When did Scotland become part of the UK?
(a) 1607
(b) 1707
(c) 1807
(b) 1707 in the Act of Union
Which Scottish Island is famous for making nine different brands of Whisky?
(a) Arran
(b) Skye
(c) Islay
(c) Islay
What is the name of the book by Theresa Breslin about two boys who support Rangers and Celtic?
Divided City
Name the stadium in Edinburgh where the Scottish Rugby team play?
Murrayfield
How many people live in Scotland?
5.5 million
Which Scottish town was bombed the most by German aircraft during World War Two?
The Clydebank Blitz
What is the name of Scotland's flag?
St. Andrews Cross or The Saltire
Where did JK Rowling write most of her first book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"?
In a café in Edinburgh called The Elephant House
Which club is oldest - Rangers or Celtic?
Rangers
Rangers founded in 1872
Celtic founded in 1888
What is the longest river in Scotland?
(a) The Tay
(b) The Clyde
(c) The Dee
(a) The Tay
193 km long and runs from Ben Lui to the North Sea in Dundee
What year did Scotland vote "No" in the Independence Referendum?
(a) 2010
(b) 2014
(c) 2018
(b) 2014
The "No" vote was 55%
The "Yes" vote was 45%
What fantastic beast is Scotland's national animal?
Unicorn
Roald Dahl's "The Twits" has been translated into the Scots language. What is the title?
The Eejits
How many times has the Scottish Football Team qualified for the World Cup?
Eight times
The last time they qualified was in 1998!