Vocabulary
Facts about Scotland
Capital City
Nature
Food and Culture
100

What is the Scottish word for New Year?

Hogmanay

100

What languages do people speak in Scotland?

(There are 3, name at least 2)

English, Scottish, Gaelic 

(No points if there is no capital letters at the beginning!)

100

What is the name of the most famous dog who ever lived in Edinburgh? (Both names!)

Greyfriars Bobby


100

What is the name of the highest mountain?

Ben Nevis

100

What is the famous drink and the most well known biscuit of Scotland

Whisky and Shortbread

200

What is the nickname of the most famous monster in Scotland called?

Nessie


200

What are the colours of the Scottish Flag?

Blue and White

200

What type of architecture is prolific in Edinburgh?

Gothic

200

How many islands are there around the Scottish coast?

790

200

What is the most famous musical instrument in Scotland?

Bagpipes

300

What is the name of the Scottish traditional piece of clothing, usually made of tartan?

Kilt

300

What’s the capital city of Scotland and the name of another big city?

Edinburgh and Glasgow

(Points for correct spellings only! Including the capital letter in the beginning!)

300

What is underneath the Royal Mile?

An old city and ghosts!

300

How many lochs are there in Scotland?

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen

300

Can you name one of the fire festivals that happen?

Beltane, Up the Helly A, Torchlight at Hogmanay

400

What are lakes called in Scotland?

Lochs

400

How many castles are there in Scotland?

football 

400

What month does the Edinburgh festival take place?

August

400

What is a Kelpie?

A mythical horse creature of the Scottish lochs


400

What is Scotlands National dish and how is it made Traditionally ?

Haggis and in the lining of a sheeps stomach

500

Describe what the word "ceilidh" means?

A gathering of people to dance to traditional Scottish folk music - Scottish country dancing!

500

What is the population of Scotland and how many tourists visit a year?

Approx 5.5 million and approx 4 million

500

What buildings are at either end of the Royal Mile?

The castle and Holyrood Palace

500

Name 3 of the 5 most iconic animals in Scotland?

Red Squirrel, Highland Cow, Puffin, Deer, Loch Nes Monster

500

How many shows are on during the Edinburgh festival and how many tourists come to it every year?

3,800 and approx 400,000