Vocabulary
What is the Scottish word for New Year?
Hogmanay
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!)
What is the name of the most famous dog who ever lived in Edinburgh? (Both names!)
Greyfriars Bobby
What is the name of the highest mountain?
Ben Nevis
What is the famous drink and the most well known biscuit of Scotland
Whisky and Shortbread
What is the nickname of the most famous monster in Scotland called?
Nessie
What are the colours of the Scottish Flag?
Blue and White
What type of architecture is prolific in Edinburgh?
Gothic
How many islands are there around the Scottish coast?
790
What is the most famous musical instrument in Scotland?
Bagpipes
What is the name of the Scottish traditional piece of clothing, usually made of tartan?
Kilt
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!)
What is underneath the Royal Mile?
An old city and ghosts!
How many lochs are there in Scotland?
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen
Can you name one of the fire festivals that happen?
Beltane, Up the Helly A, Torchlight at Hogmanay
What are lakes called in Scotland?
Lochs
How many castles are there in Scotland?
football
What month does the Edinburgh festival take place?
August
What is a Kelpie?
What is Scotlands National dish and how is it made Traditionally ?
Haggis and in the lining of a sheeps stomach
Describe what the word "ceilidh" means?
A gathering of people to dance to traditional Scottish folk music - Scottish country dancing!
What is the population of Scotland and how many tourists visit a year?
Approx 5.5 million and approx 4 million
What buildings are at either end of the Royal Mile?
The castle and Holyrood Palace
Name 3 of the 5 most iconic animals in Scotland?
Red Squirrel, Highland Cow, Puffin, Deer, Loch Nes Monster
How many shows are on during the Edinburgh festival and how many tourists come to it every year?
3,800 and approx 400,000