Geography
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Who was the first king to unite the crowns of Scotland and England in 1603?
A) James VI of Scotland
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The Unicorn
Which famous Scottish landmark is known for its mysterious monster?
a) Loch Ness
b) Ben Nevis
c) Arthur's Seat
d) Stirling Castle
a) Loch Ness
Which Scottish actor is best known for his role as James Bond in seven films from 1962 to 1983?
What languages do people speak in Scotland?
(There are 3, name at least 2)
English, Scottish, Gaelic
Which city is known as Scotland's largest city by population?
C) Glasgow
Which Scottish queen was executed in 1587?
B) Mary, Queen of Scots
What is the traditional clothing in Scotland?
Kilt
What is the name of the historic fortress that dominates the skyline of Edinburgh?
a) Edinburgh Castle
b) Balmoral Castle
c) Stirling Castle
d) Dunnottar Castle
a) Edinburgh Castle
Who is the famous Scottish author of the "Harry Potter" series?
What are the colours of the Scottish Flag?
Blue and white
Which city is known as the "Granite City" due to its many grey stone buildings?
C) Aberdeen
What is the traditional Scottish musical instrument known for its distinctive sound?
Which Scottish university, founded in 1413, is the third oldest in the English-speaking world?
The University of St Andrews
What is the name of Scotland’s highest peak?
a) Ben Lomond
b) Ben Nevis
c) Ben Macdui
d) Ben More
b) Ben Nevis
Which Scottish queen was executed by her cousin Elizabeth I of England in 1587?
What is the nickname of the monster in Loch Ness called?
Nessie
What is the total area of Scotland in square kilometers?
A) 78,772 sq km
What is the traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's offal mixed with oatmeal and spices, encased in a sheep's stomach?
Which famous Scottish scientist and inventor is known for his work on the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Which city is known as the “Gateway to the Highlands”?
a) Aberdeen
b) Inverness
c) Dundee
d) Perth
b) Inverness
A famous tennis player who was born in Glasgow and grew up in Dunblane, has won many competitions and tournaments, became the world's No. 1 ranked tennis player in 2016.
Andy Murray
How many islands are there around the Scottish coast?
(Hint: between 500 and 1000)
790
Which body of water lies to the west of Scotland?
What is the name of the traditional Scottish event that includes athletic competitions like the caber toss and tug-of-war?
Highland Games
Roughly, how many golf courses does Scotland have?
250-350
350-450
450-550550-650
550-650
(587)
Which festival, known as the world’s largest arts festival, takes place in Edinburgh every August?
a) Hogmanay
b) Edinburgh Fringe Festival
c) Beltane Fire Festival
d) Highland Games
b) Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Which Scottish scientist is known for discovering penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
About how many people live in Scotland?
(Hint: less than in Hungary)
5,45 milion