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Scotland

Quiz

Are you a fun fact genius? Try this quiz about Scotland! See how fast you can find the right answers.

  1. How many islands are there in Scotland?
  2. When and where was the first international football game played?
  3. In 1603 the king of Scotland also became the king of which country?
  4. Where can you find the world’s biggest hedge? How high is it?
  5. How many Scots carry the redhead gene?
  6. Who invented the first flushing toilet and when?
  7. Where is the oldest building in Britain?
  8. The world’s oldest post office is said to be in Sanquhar. How old is it?
  9. Golf was first played in Scotland. When was it first mentioned in writing?
  10. On the Isle of Bute there is a house which holds two records. What are they?
  11. Part of the Scottish national costume for men is a skirt. What is it known as?
  12. When is haggis traditionally eaten?
  13. What are Cullen Skink and Lanark Blue?
  14. What is the name of the criss-cross pattern on Scottish skirts?
  15. What is the name of Scotland’s (and Britain’s) deepest lake?
  16. What does Mac or Mc mean in Scottish surnames like McDonald?
  17. Which sport is played in Scotland, Nepal, India, Thailand and Sri Lanka?
  18. Which Scottish islands were once owned by Norway?
  19. Who invented the mackintosh (raincoat) and when was it first sold?
  20. How many cities are there in Scotland?

You get 1 point for every correct answer.

MY SCORE:
17–20An absolute genius?
13–16Some good guesswork?
9–12Not too bad.
8 or underBetter luck next time!