Geography
Scotland's oldest university is found in this town.
What is St. Andrew's?
The biggest celebration of the year in Scotland.
What is Hogmanay? (end of the year/New Year's Eve)
Scotland's national animal.
What is the Unicorn?
The contests of strength as a means of selection the most able men for soldiers and to find people to fill positions in the clan chieftan's household.
What are the Highland Games?
Shape-shifting spirits that lurk in Scotland's lochs.
What are Kelpies?
This is the largest city in Scotland.
What is Glasgow?
Celebrates the most famous son of Ayrshire as Scotland's national bard.
Who is Robert Burns?
There are more than 1500 of these that still exist today and it is thought there may have originally been over 3000.
What are Castles?
A Bag, often made from burlap, stuffed with wheat/hay/straw/mulch.
What is a Sheaf?
There was a picture taken of me in 1934. I live in deep, dark, murky waters.
Who is Nessie? (aka The Loch Ness monster)
This city is affectionately known as "The Granite City"
What is Aberdeen?
The annual celebration of Scottish culture and heritage. Celebrates everything loved and valued that is Scottish.
What is Tartan Day?
Three animals originating from Scotland.
What is a Scottish Fold cat?
What are Ayrshire, Belted Galloway, Highland cows?
What is a Scottish Terrier dog?
(more answers acceptable)
A full length log 15-20ft long, weighing 100-180lbs, that is tossed into the air.
What is a Caber?
Mythical creatures that could turn from seal to human form and back again.
What is a Selkie?
This is the longest River in Scotland.
What is "The River Tay?"
November 30th honours this patron saint of Scotland.
Who is Saint Andrew?
The traditional dress of Scotland, what is worn underneath.
What is nothing? (but is obviously a personal preference.)
What are:
Caber toss, Sheaf toss, Tug-o-war, Dancing, Stone Put, Weight for Distance?
Little people that come in all shapes and temperaments. They can be friendly to you or you might suffer their wrath if you don't head their wishes.
What are Fairies?
"The Capital of the Highlands"
What is Iverness?
A social event at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing, traditional dancing and storytelling.
What is a Ceilidh?
The Royal Castle in Scotland.
What is Balmoral?
These are Dances that are competed at the games. (name 2/3)
What are:
Fling, Sword Dance, SeannTriubhas, Irish Jig, Reel, Scottish Lilt?
In the past, winter storms would've been very frightening for sailors trying to make the crossing between the Scottish mainland and the Isle of Lewis. Local folk feared that these would take advantage of this to bring sailors and boats down with them.
What are Blue Men of the Minch?