Around Scotland 1 - Answers

Published: Sunday 18th September 2011
  1. By what name are Scottish mountains over 3,000 ft. high known by? Munros.
  2. Which army regiment founded in 1650 takes its name from the Border's town in which it was formed? The Coldstream Guards.
  3. For what event did the UK's smallest police force conduct the largest criminal inquiry? Dumfries & Galloway Police investigated the Lockerbie plane bombing.
  4. Which future steel baron and philanthropist was born in Dunfermline in 1835? Andrew Carnegie.
  5. What is the name of the coastal walk that covers the 70 miles between the Forth and the Tay bridges? The Fife Coastal Path.
  6. Which TWO rivers does the city of Aberdeen sit between? The Dee and the Don.
  7. Which Royal residence is situated in the Grampian region? Balmoral Castle.
  8. Which town in the Highlands is the centre of the UK's skiing industry? Aviemore.
  9. What are the Five Sisters of Kintail? A mountain range near the Kyle of Locklash [ It's supposed to represent 5 daughters of the King of Kintail who waited in vain for 5 Irish brothers].
  10. Which is the deepest lake in Scotland? Loch Morar.
  11. Which city is home to the Scottish Parliament? Edinburgh.
  12. Where is the Royal Yacht Britannia now permanently moored? Leith [just outside Edinburgh].
  13. What is the administrative centre of the Orkney Islands? Kirkwall.
  14. Which island in the Firth of Clyde provides the granite for curling stones? Ailsa Craig.
  15. Which of Scotland's 12 regions is the largest in area? Highlands.
  16. Built in Glasgow in 1947 what is the World's last sea-going paddle ship? PS Waverley.
  17. What is the largest town on the Island of Mull? Tobermory.
  18. Where is Scott's ship "Discovery" now moored? Dundee.
  19. On which Scottish island is "Fingal's Cave"? Staffa.
  20. In which city is the headquarters of the University of the Highlands and Islands? Inverness.

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