Geography
Ben Nevis (1343 m)
What is the highest point in Scotland ?
The Unicorn
What is the official symbol of Scotland ?
Sir Walter Scott, Lord Byron and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Can you give the names of famous Scottish authors ?
English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic
What are the official languages in Scotland ?
Approximately 790, 130 of which are inhabited.
How many islands are there in Scotland ?
The Saltire, or St Andrew's cross.
What is the name of the Scottish flag ?
It was invented in 1824 by Charles Macintosh, and still called a "mac" in Britain.
When was the raincoat invented ?
It is the Bank of Scotland, founded in 1695.
What is the oldest surviving bank in the UK ?
Like Rome, it was built on 7 hills.
What is sepcial about Edinburgh ? / How does Edinburgh compare to Rome ?
Haggis and whisky
Which drink and dish is Scotland famous for ? / What are the most famous Scottish drink and dish ?
Irn Bru
What is the name of the most famous non-alcoholic drink / soda in Scotland ?
It is “Nemo me impune lacessit”, or: "No one provokes me with impunity".
What's the motto of Scotland ?
More than 600 square miles, including the famous Loch Ness.
How large are all (freshwater) lakes in Scotland ?
In 565 AD, when a "water beast" attacked one of St Columba's followers in the loch.
When was the first sighting of the Loch Ness monster reported ?
In Balmoral Castle.
Where does the Royal family spend their holiday in Scotland ?
What is "small" in Scottish ?
Europe's oil capital, or the "Granite City"
What is Aberdeen also called ? / What are Aberdeen's nicknames ?
In July 1999 (for the first time since 1707)
When did Scotland get its own parliament ?
Robert the Bruce, in 1314
Who defeated the English army at the Battle of Bannockburn ? / Who won the battle of Bannockburn ?
In 1872, between England an Scotland.
When was the first ever international football match played ?