Scotland
- 1 Welcome to Scotland
- 2 Inventions
- 3 Better together?
- 4 Sweet or savoury?
- 5 Scottish English
- 6 Viking connections
- 7 The Shetlands
- 8 Quiz
Quiz
Are you a fun fact genius? Try this quiz about Scotland! See how fast you can find the right answers.
- How many islands are there in Scotland?
- When and where was the first international football game played?
- In 1603 the king of Scotland also became the king of which country?
- Where can you find the world’s biggest hedge? How high is it?
- How many Scots carry the redhead gene?
- Who invented the first flushing toilet and when?
- Where is the oldest building in Britain?
- The world’s oldest post office is said to be in Sanquhar. How old is it?
- Golf was first played in Scotland. When was it first mentioned in writing?
- On the Isle of Bute there is a house which holds two records. What are they?
- Part of the Scottish national costume for men is a skirt. What is it known as?
- When is haggis traditionally eaten?
- What are Cullen Skink and Lanark Blue?
- What is the name of the criss-cross pattern on Scottish skirts?
- What is the name of Scotland’s (and Britain’s) deepest lake?
- What does Mac or Mc mean in Scottish surnames like McDonald?
- Which sport is played in Scotland, Nepal, India, Thailand and Sri Lanka?
- Which Scottish islands were once owned by Norway?
- Who invented the mackintosh (raincoat) and when was it first sold?
- How many cities are there in Scotland?
You get 1 point for every correct answer.
17–20 | An absolute genius? |
13–16 | Some good guesswork? |
9–12 | Not too bad. |
8 or under | Better luck next time! |