Scotland Quiz 2 (Questions only)

1. What is the largest island in the Outer Hebrides, which is really one island with two names?

2. Fingal's Cave, which inspired Mendelssohn's "Hebrides" overture, is on which small uninhabited island?

3. In which year were the last residents of St Kilda evacuated at their own request?

4. What is the name of the newest road bridge across the Firth of Forth, opened in 2017?

5. Which hill in Edinburgh, the remains of an ancient volcano, is said by legend to have been the site of Camelot?

6. Edinburgh's Royal Mile runs between the castle and which royal palace?

7. Where was William Wallace executed in 1305?

8. Robert the Bruce's heart is buried in which Borders abbey?

9. By law, for at least how many years must Scotch whisky be matured in oak casks?

10. Which Hebridean island is famous for strongly peaty whiskies such as Laphroaig and Lagavulin?

11. What nickname did Edinburgh earn in the 18th century, because of its learning and classical buildings?

12. Which Glasgow architect and designer created the Glasgow School of Art building?

13. Edinburgh's main railway station is named after a novel by which writer?

14. In which country did Robert Louis Stevenson die in 1894?

15. Which character was created by J.M. Barrie, born in Kirriemuir?

16. How many Olympic gold medals did Andy Murray win in men's singles tennis?

17. What is the name of Scotland's national rugby stadium?

18. Scotland and England play each other in rugby for which trophy?

19. Which shaggy breed of cattle, with long horns, is affectionately known as "hairy coos"?

20. Which tiny breed of pony comes from Scotland's most northerly islands?