There is so much to know and discover about Scotland, a country in the United Kingdom known for many things— the beautiful Scottish highlands, a deep Scottish culture, a beautiful country filled with landscapes, and more. You can also throw in Scottish whisky if you wish!
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Scotland Trivia
So how much do you know about the Scottish People and culture? Let’s look at some interesting facts that you might or might not have known about Scotland and its many historical milestones.
- The Sanquhar Post Office in Scotland is the oldest working post office in the world.
- St Andrews is home to the oldest university in Scotland and is also known as the Home of Golf.
- Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland.
- The highest concentration of red hair carriers in the world can be found in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Scottish Gaelic is an ancient Celtic language of Gaelic is still spoken throughout Scotland.
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Scotland Trivia Questions and Answers
So how confident are you in your knowledge of the great country of Scotland? Let’s find out through these Scotland quiz questions.
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| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| What is the national dish of Scotland? | ▶ Haggis |
| What is the national animal of Scotland? | ▶ Unicorn |
| What hills border Scotland and England? | ▶ Cheviot Hills |
| What century was the Edinburgh Castle built? | ▶ 11th century |
| What mythical creature is part of Scottish folklore? | ▶ Loch Ness Monster |
| Which Scottish inventor created the first practical pneumatic tires? | ▶ John Boyd Dunlop |
| Which Scottish inventor improved the steam engine in 1776? | ▶ James Watt |
| What’s the deepest Loch in Scotland? | ▶ Loch Morar at 310 m |
| What Islands in Scotland are best known forsome of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe? | ▶ Orkney Islands |
| How small is Papa Westray in Orkney? | ▶ 9.18 km² |
| What’s the longest river in Scotland? | ▶ River Tay |
| What is the Scottish flag called? | ▶ Saltire |
| What year was Scottish Knight William Wallace executed? | ▶ 1305 |
| Who is Scotland’s national poet? | ▶ Robert Burns |
| What’s Scotland’s national animal? | ▶ Unicorn |
| Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by which Scottish scientist? | ▶ Sir Alexander Fleming |
| What is the capital city of Scotland? | ▶ Edinburgh |
| Which Scottish king was portrayed in William Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth”? | ▶ Macbeth |
| What is the national animal of Scotland? | ▶ Unicorn |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt? | ▶ Haggis |
| Who is the author of the “Harry Potter” book series, who was born in Scotland? | ▶ J.K. Rowling |
| Which Scottish scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin? | ▶ Alexander Fleming |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of boiled sheep’s head and haggis? | ▶ Cullen skink |
| Which Scottish actor played James Bond in seven films? | ▶ Sean Connery |
| Who is the Scottish singer known for hits like “Someone Like You” and “Hello”? | ▶ Adele |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of oats soaked in water or milk, then simmered until thick? | ▶ Porridge |
| Which Scottish comedian and actor starred in the TV series “Still Game”? | ▶ Ford Kiernan |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of mashed potatoes, cabbage or kale, and onions? | ▶ Rumbledethumps |
| Who is the Scottish actor who played Dr. Who in the TV series of the same name from 2010 to 2013? | ▶ Matt Smith |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions in a creamy sauce? | ▶ Cullen skink |
| Which Scottish actor starred in the TV series “Outlander”? | ▶ Sam Heughan |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of mashed turnips and potatoes? | ▶ Clapshot |
| Which Scottish author wrote “Treasure Island” and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”? | ▶ Robert Louis Stevenson |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of oatcakes and cheese, served with chutney or pickled onions? | ▶ Cheeseboard |
| Which Scottish actor starred in the TV series “Doctor Who” from 2005 to 2010? | ▶ David Tennant |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of sausages, potatoes, onions, and spices? | ▶ Stovies |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of sausages, potatoes, onions, and spices? | ▶ Stovies |
| Which Scottish actor played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy? | ▶ Ewan McGregor |
| Which Scottish poet wrote “Auld Lang Syne”? | ▶ Robert Burns |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of smoked salmon, cream cheese, and capers on a bagel? | ▶ Scottish smoked salmon bagel |
| Who is the Scottish actor known for his roles in the movies “Trainspotting” and “Moulin Rouge!”? | ▶ Ewan McGregor |
| Which Scottish physicist is credited with the discovery of the electron? | ▶ J.J. Thomson |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of a stew made with beef, potatoes, onions, and beer? | ▶ Cullen skink |
| Which Scottish actor played Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” movies? | ▶ Gary Oldman |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of a deep-fried pizza? | ▶ Pizza crunch |
| Which Scottish scientist is credited with the discovery of the hepatitis B virus? | ▶ Baruch Blumberg |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of a deep-fried Mars bar? | ▶ Deep-fried Mars bar |
| Who is the Scottish singer known for hits like “500 Miles” and “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”? | ▶ The Proclaimers |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of a mixture of minced lamb and beef, topped with mashed potatoes and cheese? | ▶ Cottage pie |
| Which Scottish actor played James Bond in the movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”? | ▶ George Lazenby |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of smoked haddock, potatoes, and eggs? | ▶ Scotch woodcock |
| Which Scottish philosopher wrote “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations”? | ▶ Adam Smith |
| What is the name of the Scottish dish that consists of a meat pie, topped with mashed potatoes and turnips? | ▶ Shepherd’s pie |
| Who is the Scottish singer known for hits like “Someone You Loved” and “Before You Go”? | ▶ Lewis Capaldi |
| Which Scottish actor played the lead role in the TV series “Broadchurch”? | ▶ David Tennant |
| What is the name of the Scottish island that is home to the famous St. Kilda’s Gannet colony? | ▶ Hirta |
| Which Scottish inventor is credited with the development of the telephone? | ▶ Alexander Graham Bell |
| What is the name of the Scottish football club that plays its home matches at Celtic Park? | ▶ Celtic F.C. |
| Who is the Scottish author known for the “No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” book series? | ▶ Alexander McCall Smith |
| What is the name of the Scottish island that is home to the famous Fingal’s Cave? | ▶ Staffa |
| Which Scottish actor played the lead role in the TV series “The Crown”? | ▶ Matt Smith |
| What is the name of the Scottish clan that features the lion rampant as its emblem? | ▶ Clan MacDonald |
| Who is the Scottish author known for the “Trainspotting” book series? | ▶ Irvine Welsh |
| What is the name of the Scottish island that is home to the famous St. Magnus Cathedral? | ▶ Orkney |
| Which Scottish actor played the lead role in the TV series “Breaking Bad”? | ▶ Bryan Cranston |
| What is the name of the Scottish clan that features the boar as its emblem? | ▶ Clan MacFarlane |
| Who is the Scottish author known for the “Harry Potter” book series? | ▶ J.K. Rowling |
| What is the name of the Scottish island that is home to the famous Dunvegan Castle? | ▶ Skye |
| Which Scottish actor played the lead role in the TV series “Game of Thrones”? | ▶ Sean Bean |
| What is the name of the Scottish clan that features the stag as its emblem? | ▶ Clan Campbell |
| Who is the Scottish author known for the “Inspector Rebus” book series? | ▶ Ian Rankin |
| Who was the Scottish king who was killed in the Battle of Flodden in 1513? | ▶ James IV |
| Who was the Scottish queen who was executed in 1587 for her alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of England? | ▶ Mary, Queen of Scots |
| What was the name of the Scottish army that fought against England in the Wars of Scottish Independence? | ▶ The Scots Army |
| Who was the Scottish general who defeated the English army at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? | ▶ Robert the Bruce |
| What was the name of the Scottish queen who ruled from 1542 to 1567, and was known as the “Nine-Day Queen”? | ▶ Mary, Queen of Scots |
| Who was the Scottish king who united Scotland and England under one crown in 1603? | ▶ James VI of Scotland (also James I of England) |
| What was the name of the Scottish rebellion against English rule in 1745, led by Charles Edward Stuart (also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie)? | ▶ The Jacobite rising |
| Who was the Scottish soldier and politician who played a leading role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which led to the overthrow of King James II of England? | ▶ William of Orange |
| What was the name of the Scottish warrior who led a rebellion against the Romans in the 2nd century AD? | ▶ Calgacus |
| Who was the Scottish king who was crowned at Scone in 1306, and is considered one of Scotland’s greatest national heroes? | ▶ Robert the Bruce |
| What was the name of the Scottish queen who ruled from 1567 to 1587, and was executed by Queen Elizabeth I of England? | ▶ Mary, Queen of Scots |
| Who was the Scottish king who was known as the “The Lion of Scotland”, and ruled from 1214 to 1249? | ▶ Alexander II |
| What was the name of the Scottish rebellion against English rule in 1715, led by James Francis Edward Stuart (also known as the Old Pretender)? | ▶ The Jacobite rising |
| Who was the Scottish king who was known as “The Bruce”, and ruled from 1306 to 1329? | ▶ Robert the Bruce |
| What was the name of the Scottish rebellion against English rule in 1746, which was defeated at the Battle of Culloden? | ▶ The Jacobite rising |
| Who was the Scottish king who was known as the “Maiden of Norway”, and ruled from 1286 to 1290? | ▶ Margaret |
| What was the name of the Scottish queen who ruled from 1306 to 1327, and was the wife of Robert the Bruce? | ▶ Elizabeth de Burgh |
| Who was the Scottish general who fought in the English Civil War, and later served as Lord Protector of Scotland? | ▶ Oliver Cromwell |
| What was the name of the Scottish queen who ruled from 1460 to 1488, and was known for her marriage to James III of Scotland? | ▶ Margaret of Denmark |
| Who was the Scottish king who was known as the “Saviour of Scotland”, and ruled from 1390 to 1406? | ▶ Robert III |
| What was the name of the Scottish queen who ruled from 1388 to 1390, and was known for her regency during the minority of James VI? | ▶ Annabella Drummond |
| Who was the Scottish king who was known as the “Black Douglas”, and ruled from 1330 to 1332? | ▶ Donald of Mar |
| What was the name of the Scottish rebellion against English rule in 1296, led by William Wallace? | ▶ The First War of Scottish Independence |
| Who was the Scottish king who was known as the “Good Sir James”, and was killed at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388? | ▶ James Douglas |
| What was the name of the Scottish queen who ruled from 1542 to 1567, and was known for her turbulent reign and eventual abdication? | ▶ Mary, Queen of Scots |
| Who was the Scottish king who was known as the “The Bald”, and ruled from 1107 to 1124? | ▶ Alexander I |
| What was the name of the Scottish rebellion against English rule in 1381, led by John Barbour? | ▶ The Garioch Insurrection |
| Who was the Scottish king who was known as the “The Just”, and ruled from 1286 to 1296? | ▶ Alexander III |
| What was the name of the Scottish queen who ruled from 1390 to 1406, and was known for her marriage to Robert III of Scotland? | ▶ Annabella Drummond |
| Who was the Scottish king who was known as the “The Toom Tabard”, and ruled from 1488 to 1513? | ▶ James IV |
| What was the name of the Scottish rebellion against English rule in 1437, led by Archibald Douglas? | ▶ The Douglas Rebellion |
About the Author
Tim majored in Humanities with a bachelor in English and Theatre at New York State University. He lectured on entertainment business studies for three years at Plymouth College.
Tim has been a trivia host in his current hometown of Pittsburgh for the past two years. He enjoys hanging out with people who love trivia just as much as he does.
His friends call him the Question Master.
