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National Symbols of Scotland
Quiz
- What is the name of the the pouch worn with a kilt, a traditional part of male Scottish Highland dress?
- The Scottish pay tribute to Robert Burns on which day in January each year?
- Saint Andrew's Day is traditionally celebrated in which month?
- Which river, the second longest and fastest-flowing river in Scotland, is important for whisky production?
- Wiliam Wallace was appointed Guardian of Scotland until his defeat in which 1298 battle?
- Which poem begins: "Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the puddin-race!"?
- Wearing a sprig of what is believed to bring good luck?
- Which Scottish patriotic song has the title "Alba an Aigh" in Scottish Gaelic?
- What's the more informal name of The Honours of Scotland?
- What has been the floral emblem of Scotland since the 13th century reign of King Alexander III?
- It's become associated with Mary, Queen of Scots. The triangular wedges of what are known as "petticoat tails"?
- The Wallace Monument is a 67 metre tower on a hilltop overlooking which town?
- Which Scottish carbonated soft drink has been described as "Scotland's other national drink" after whisky?
- What is generally regarded as the national sport of Scotland?
- What's the national animal of Scotland?
- Used for the coronation of Scottish kings, the Stone of Scone, is made of which rock?
- Tartan Day is a celebration in North America of all things Scottish on 6 April. It is the anniversary of which 1320 event?
- The words of the "Flower of Scotland" refer to victory over which English king?
- The Robert the Bruce memorial tartan uses the colours black for defeat against England and red for the blood shed, but what does the grey represent?
- On the flag of Scotland, what's another name for Saint Andrew's Cross?
- In Scotland, tweed manufacturing is most associated with which island?
- Bagpipes are played by blowing into a small pipe known as a what?
- What's the name of the statues in Falkirk that were inspired by an aquatic spirit in Scottish folklore?
- Where would you find Cherry Island?
Answers
- The sporran
- 25th
- November (30 November)
- River Spey
- Battle of Falkirk
- Address to a Haggis (by Rabbie Burns)
- Heather
- Scotland the Brave
- The Scottish Crown Jewels
- The thistle
- Shortbread
- Stirling
- Irn-Bru
- Golf
- Unicorn
- Sandstone
- The Declaration of Arbroath
- Edward II
- The Scottish weather
- Saltire
- Isle of Harris
- Chanter
- The Kelpies
- It's the only island on Loch Ness