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Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and exploring it is an amazing experience. Whether you are from Scotland or just love this place, you will enjoy these Scotland quiz questions and answers.

We selected a variety of questions including funny Scottish questions, geography, history and of course, a picture quiz about Scotland !

So, are you ready to start playing? Let’s go!

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Scotland Quiz Questions

Let’s start with the questions! This Scotland Quiz includes 5 rounds of trivia questions about Scotland, Scottish culture, geography, history and books and movies. After that, you will find a picture round about the famous landmarks in Scotland.

Round 1: Scotland General Knowledge Trivia

For the first round, we will go back to basics. All these general knowledge questions are all about Scotland!

What is the national animal of Scotland?
What is the name of Scotland’s Saint Patron?
Which sport was invented in Scotland?
Which colours are on the Scottish flag?
What is the name of the Scottish flag?
Which famous annual festival takes place in August in Edinburgh?
What is the name of the breed of cattle found in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides?
How many people live in Scotland?
Is Scotland smaller or bigger than Belgium?
How many counties are there in Scotland?

Round 2: Scottish culture Trivia

If you love all things Scottish, this trivia round will be perfect for you!

What is the most popular soft drink in Scotland?
What are the 3 officially recognised languages in Scotland?
What is haggis made of?
What’s the name of the famous Scottish pattern?
What is Scotland’s national instrument?
How many years must a Scottish Whisky mature to be considered Whisky?
What is the Loch Ness Monster’s nickname?
Which piece of clothing is typically Scottish?
What is the Scots word for the last day of the old year?
What does whisky mean in Gaelic (translated to English?

Round 3: Music, Books, Movies & TV Shows in Scotland Questions

Did you know that a lot of movies and books were inspired or made in Scotland? Scotland has also given to the world fantastic actors and musicians. In this third round, it’s time to get your entertainment knowledge up to speed!

On which Scottish Island did George Orwell write 1984?
In which American TV show did Scottish actor, Kevin McKidd, play a surgeon?
What is the name of real-life Hogwarts Express?
Which Scottish actor portrayed James Bond?
Which Scottish actress played in both Downton Abbey and Game of Thrones?
Which Scottish artist sang “someone you loved”?
Which famous British chef was born in Johnstone, Scotland?
In “How I met your mother”, Ted and Marshall always listen to the same song in the car (from a Scottish duo). Which one is it?
Which Scottish actor portrays Jamie Fraser in Outlander?
Who did Angus Macfadyen portray in Braveheart?

Round 4: Scotland Geography Quiz

Calling all the geography nerds for this one! In this round, you will discover awesome geography questions about Scotland .

What is the biggest loch in Scotland?
How many islands are there in Scotland? A – 50 islands; B – 370 islands; C – 790 islands
What is the deepest loch in Scotland?
What is the highest mountain in Scotland?
What is the longest river in Scotland?
Which Scottish city shares its name with a major Australian city?
What is the biggest city in Scotland (by population)?
How many cities are there in Scotland?
How long is the royal mile in Edinburgh ?
What is the name of the wall between Scotland and England?

Round 5: Scotland History Quiz

Are you a history lover? You will enjoy this round then! Here is a selection of questions about the history of Scotland!

What was the capital of Scotland before Edinburgh?
Who was Scotland’s First Minister in 2020?
What is the oldest university in Scotland?
Who was Mary of Scots’ first husband?
In which year were the crowns of Scotland and England united?
Who was the longest reigning Scottish monarch?
When did Christmas Day become a National Holiday in Scotland?
What is the percentage of people who voted against Scottish Independence in the 2014 referendum?
Did Scotland vote for or against Brexit?
Which year was the Culloden battle?

Round 6: Scotland Picture Quiz

This Scotland Picture Round is all about famous landmarks. You will find a selection of both natural and man-made landmarks in Scotland. Name them for 1 point each. If you want to go the extra mile, you can also identify their location for a bonus point.

Scotland Quiz Answers

Round 1: scotland general knowledge answers.

White and blue
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Highland Cow
5.5 million
Bigger (twice as big actually)
33 counties

Round 2: Scottish culture Answers

English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic
Sheep’s heart, liver and lungs, and stomach (or sausage casing); onion, oatmeal, suet, spices
Water of life
Grey’s Anatomy
The Jacobite
Sean Connery
Rose Leslie
Lewis Capaldi
Gordon Ramsay
I’m gonna be (500 miles) by The Proclaimers
Sam Heughan
Robert the Bruce

Round 4: Scotland Geography Answers

Loch Lomond
790 islands
Loch Morar (1,077ft (328m) deep)
River Tay (119 miles)
1.8 km (1.11 mile)
Hadrian’s wall

Round 5: Scotland History Answers

Nicola Sturgeon
Saint Andrews University
Francis II of France
King David II of Scotland (42 years on the throne)
Against. 62 % voted to remain within the European Union

Round 6: Scotland Picture Quiz Answers

Edinburgh Castle
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Greyfriars Bobby
Fingal’s Cave
Stirling Castle
The Standing Stones of Callanish
The Old Man of Hoy
Scott Monument
The Kelpies
Forth Bridge

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Quiz: how well do you really know scotland.

Know your Islay from your Colonsay? How about the inner workings of haggis, or the colours of the Scottish flag? Test your Scotland knowledge with our tough, yet still fun, travel trivia quiz...

1. Which of the below is Scotland’s biggest city (by population)?

2. Scotland has just eight cities. So, which of these places is classed as a town?

3. Approximately how many islands does Scotland have?

4. Which of these is NOT one of Scotland’s many islands?

Great Cumbrae

5. Which of Scotland’s islands is most famous for its whisky?

6. Can you identify this Scottish island from just one photograph?

7. Where exactly are the isles of Lewis and Harris located?

Inner Hebrides

Outer Hebrides

Firth of Clyde

8. One of these statements about Scotland is a lie. Spot the fib…

Scotland is home to the world’s tallest hedge

Scotland has more redheads than any other country

Scotland recognises four official languages

Scotland's deepest lake is called Loch Morar

9. Speaking of lochs… is Loch Ness really the biggest loch in Scotland?

Yes, by volume

Yes, by surface area

No, only by reputation

Honestly, no idea!

10. Scotland is home to one of Europe’s oldest living things. Can you name that thing?

Fortingall Yew, an ancient yew tree

Jurupa Oak, an ancient oak tree

Wisdom, a 68-year-old albatross

Jonathan, a sea turtle aged 180+

11. Do you recognise this Scottish town from just one picture?

12. Which Scottish town is known as the ‘gateway to Ben Nevis’?

Fort William

Dunfermline

13. Can you name Scotland’s mystical horse head sculpture?

The Aon-adharcachs

The Capalls

The Neighbours

The Kelpies

14. How tall is the The Old Man of Hoy, the UK’s tallest sea stack?

15. Which of these is NOT one of Glen Coe’s breathtaking Three Sisters?

Beinn Fhada

Aonach Mòr

Gearr Aonach

Aonach Dubh

16. Can you name this jaw-dropping Scottish cave?

Fingal’s Cave

Mackinnon’s Cave

17. Haggis is Scotland’s national dish, but do you know what its traditional primary ingredients are?

Sheep’s heart, lung, liver and stomach

Egg, sausage meat and breadcrumbs

Cow’s tongue and stomach

Pork blood, pork fat and oatmeal

18. Was this ethereal photo taken in bonnie Scotland?

Yes, it was

No, it was taken in Croatia

No, it was taken in Canada

Seriously, no clue!

19. Can you name this famous cow, found in the Scottish Highlands and Outer Hebrides?

Hebrides Cow

Ayrshire Cow

Highland Cow

20. In km, how long is the Royal Mile in Edinburgh? It might be trickier than you think...

22. Considered one of the world's most scenic road trips, in what year was the North Coast 500 launched?

22. Finally, what colour is Scotland’s individual flag (NOT the Union Jack)?

Red and white

Blue and white

Blue and yellow

Red and blue

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The Ultimate Scotland Quiz!

The Ultimate Scotland Quiz – 50 questions to see what you really know about Scotland. And these aren’t patronising easy ones, like ‘what’s the capital of Scotland?’, duh, but a little more interesting. Try to see how much you know without ‘checking’ online, but if the questions do make you want to learn or research a little more, brilliant! Let’s get going. *Contains affiliate links

1 Where in Scotland would you go to buy butteries?

2 What type of fish is used in Cullen Skink?

3 Which band was Clare Grogan in?

4 Name James VI’s wife?

5 What romantic comedy, with a football vibe, did John Gordon Sinclair star in?

6 If you catch a ferry from Sconser on Skye, which neighbouring island would you arrive on?

7 Where would you find the Tomb of the Eagles?

8 What is the capital of Shetland?

9 Which building houses Scotland’s National War Memorial?

10 What nationality was the architect of the Scottish Parliament?

11 What is the most northerly point of mainland Scotland?

12 JM Barrie’s childhood adventures at Moat Brae inspired Peter Pan. Where is Moat Brae?

13 Which band had a hit with Why Does it Always Rain on Me?

14 Who wrote Confessions of a Justified Sinner?

15 Where would you find the Carloway Black Houses?

16 Where would you find Soldier’s Leap?

17 In which Scottish castle were the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels) hidden as Oliver Cromwell’s forces advanced through Scotland?

18 What is the name of Gail Honeyman’s hit novel?

19 What is the name of the famous mountain range in Skye?

20 Name the most recent Scottish Dr Who.

21 The famous Sevens rugby comes from which Scottish town?

22 What is the name of the witch in Tam O’ Shanter?

23 Billy Connelly is also known as the _ _ _ _ _ _ ?

24 Which Daniel Craig Bond film was set in Scotland?

25 Who played Jean Brodie in the 1969 film ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’?

26 In which city was Brewdog’s first bar?

27 What’s the nearest city to Fort George?

28 Which city is Scotland’s gaming/game design capital?

29 What hit BBC children’s TV series was filmed on Mull?

30 On which Orcadian island would you find the Italian Chapel?

31 The Royal Highland Show is held on the outskirts of which city?

32 What is St Andrew’s most famous golf course?

33 In which century did the Scottish Reformation occur?

34 When students stole/reclaimed the Stone of Destiny, where did they put it?

35 What mode of transport did the Shetland Bus operate during WW2?

36 What animal are the famous Kelpies statues?

37 Name the ruined castle on the banks of Loch Ness.

38 Where would you find Scotland’s famous free-range reindeer herd?

39 Which city had the nickname Auld Reekie?

40 What name is affectionately given to the whisky that evaporates as it’s being aged in barrels?

41 Which Highland Games/Gathering does the Queen usually attend annually?

42 Who wrote and performed the song Caledonia?

43 Who is credited with discovering penicillin?

44 Which city did Lulu hail from?

45 Translate ‘Fit fit fits fit fit?’

46 When is St Andrew’s Day in Scotland?

47 Where in Glasgow would you book afternoon tea in Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed surroundings?

48 Where did the Vikings fight the Scots in 1263?

49 How many miles would the Proclaimers walk?

50 Where’s the best place to catch a haggis?

NO CHEATING!

1 Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire/North East of Scotland/Grampian all pretty acceptable answers/2 Haddock or Finnan Haddie/3 Altered Images/4 Queen Anne of Denmark/5 Gregory’s Girl/6 Raasay/7 South Ronaldsay or Orkney is close enough/8 Lerwick/9 Edinburgh Castle/10 Spanish/11 Dunnet Head (not John O Groats)/12 Dumfries/13 Travis/14 James Hogg/15 Lewis/16 Killiecrankie/17 Dunnottar Castle/18 Eleanor Oliphant is Absolutely Fine/19 The Cuillins/20 Peter Capaldi/21 Melrose/22 Cutty-Sark/23 Big Yin/24 Skyfall/25 Maggie Smith/26 Aberdeen/27 Inverness/28 Dundee/29 Balamory/30 Lamb Holm/31 Edinburgh/32 The Old Course/33 16th Century/34 Arbroath Abbey/35 Fishing vessels – transporting spies and refugees from Nazi occupied Norway, and bringing agents and equipment back in./36 Horses/37 Urquhart Castle/38 Aviemore/39 Edinburgh/40 The Angel’s Share/41 The Braemar Gathering in September/42 Dougie Maclean/43 Alexander Fleming/44 Glasgow/45 Which foot fits which foot?/46 30 November/47 The Willow Tea Rooms/48 Largs/49 I’d accept 500 or 1000/50 Probably the supermarket 🙂

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I only got 2 questions right. And my ancestors are Scottish. Wow, am I a disappointment! I’ve been fascinated by bagpipe music all my life (I’m currently 85), watch the Scottish Tattoos on TV, have visited Scotland on one occasion for only a week, but loved the whole ambience. My maiden name was Foster.

Not a disappointment at all! This is challenging quiz even for those who live in Scotland. I’m so glad you were able to visit once, and still enjoy watching Scottish events online and on television. Best wishes to you.

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How much do you know about Scotland? It’s time to test your knowledge with this ultimate Scotland Quiz!

Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I absolutely love it and goes several times a year. If there is one thing that always blows my mind in Scotland, it’s the fact that it never cease to amaze me.

This is why I put together these Scotland quiz questions and answers. Here you will find 5 rounds of Q&A that will test your knowledge of everything Scotland related. This includes history, music, travel and more.

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Round 1: Easy Scotland Trivia Questions

Edinburgh Skylines building and castle from Calton Hill Scotland UK

What is the capital of Scotland?
Which famous TV show set in Scotland is about Jamie and Claire Fraser?
What is the currency of Scotland?
What colour is the background on the Scottish flag?
What is the national anthem of Scotland?
What is the national instrument of Scotland?
Where would you go to search for the Loch Ness Monster?
What is the tallest mountain in Scotland?
Scotland is home to the northernmost point in mainland Britain. What is it called?
Which Hollywood movie starring Mel Gibson is based on the life of Scottish rebel righter William Wallace?
Every August, Edinburgh hosts the largest performing arts festival in the world. What is it called?

Round 1: Easy Scotland Trivia Questions and Answers

What is the capital of Scotland? Edinburgh
Which famous TV show set in Scotland is about Jamie and Claire Fraser? Outlander
What is the currency of Scotland? The Pound
What colour is the background on the Scottish flag? Blue
What is the national anthem of Scotland? Flower of Scotland
What is the national instrument of Scotland? The Bagpipe
Where would you go to search for the Loch Ness Monster? Loch Ness
What is the tallest mountain in Scotland? Ben Nevis
Scotland is home to the northernmost point in mainland Britain. What is it called? John o’Groats
Which Hollywood movie starring Mel Gibson is based on the life of Scottish rebel righter William Wallace? Brave Heart
Every August, Edinburgh hosts the largest performing arts festival in the world. What is it called? The Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Round 2: Scotland Multiple-Choice Questions

Dunvegan castle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

334 km / 213 miles
434 km / 270 miles
534 km / 332 miles
634 km / 394 miles
The Deveron
Eurasian Wolf
20 thousand
60 thousand
100 thousand
160 thousand
Get married
Compete in the caber toss
Buy a tailored kilt
Prey at a celtic shrine
South Africa

Round 2: Scotland Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers

How far is Edinburgh from London? C. 534 km / 332 miles
What is the national animal of Scotland? D. Unicorn
Which river runs through Glasgow? B. The Clyde
What percentage of Scotland’s islands are inhabited? A. 11%
What is the largest wild animal in Scotland? C. Red Deer
Approximately how many people speak Scottish Gaelic fluently? B. 60 thousand
Which Scottish city is known as ‘The Granite City?’ a. Aberdeen
Grangemouth is Scotland’s largest… d. Port
What is the most famous thing to do in Gretna Green? A. Get married
There are more than 30 places around the world named after the city of Aberdeen. Which of the following countries does not have its own ‘Aberdeen’? C. India

Round 3: Scotland Quiz – True or False

Urquhart Castle at Loch Ness in Scotland

Edinburgh is the largest and most populous city in Scotland.
Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, was brought up in a Gaelic speaking family in the Scottish Highlands.
Arthur’s Seat is the remains of an ancient volcano.
Scots is recognised by the UK government as a regional minority language.
There is no difference between Scotch and Whiskey other than that Scotch has to come from Scotland.
Aberdeen has more lottery winners than any other city in the UK.
Hadrian’s Wall demarcates the border between Scotland and England.
Glasgow hosted the first international football game in history. It was between Scotland and England and it resulted in a nil-nil draw.
The primary ingredients of Haggis are a pig’s heart, liver, lungs and stomach.
Saint David is the patron saint of Scotland.

Round 3: Scotland Quiz Answers – True or False

Edinburgh is the largest and most populous city in Scotland. False, that would be Glasgow
Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, was brought up in a Gaelic speaking family in the Scottish Highlands. False, he was born and raised in Edinburg
Arthur’s Seat is the remains of an ancient volcano . True
Scots is recognised by the UK government as a regional minority language. True
There is no difference between Scotch and Whiskey other than that Scotch has to come from Scotland. True
Aberdeen has more lottery winners than any other city in the UK. False, though it does have at least 40 millionaires
Hadrian’s Wall demarcates the border between Scotland and England . False
Glasgow hosted the first international football game in history. It was between Scotland and England and it resulted in a nil-nil draw. True
The primary ingredients of Haggis are a pig’s heart, liver, lungs and stomach. False, it’s a sheep
Saint David is the patron saint of Scotland. False, it’s Saint Andrew

Round 4: Medium Scotland Trivia Questions

Who was the first Scottish king of England?
James Watt was one of the most influential inventors of all time. What did he invent which changed the world?
Which city is known as the ‘Capital of the Highlands?’
Who is considered the national poet of Scotland?
Which Shakespeare play is sometimes called ‘The Scottish Play?’
What is the largest island in Scotland?
What food makes up the ‘tatties’ part of ‘tatties and neeps’?
What is the highest ranked university in Scotland?
Which royal estate was known to be the favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth?
The first successfully cloned animal was born just outside Edinburgh in 1996. What was her name?

Round 4: Medium Scotland Trivia Questions and Answers

Who was the first Scottish king of England? James VI / I
James Watt was one of the most influential inventors of all time. What did he invent which changed the world? The Steam Engine
Which city is known as the ‘Capital of the Highlands?’ Inverness
Who is considered the national poet of Scotland? Robert Burns
Which Shakespeare play is sometimes called ‘The Scottish Play?’ MacBeth
What is the largest island in Scotland? Lewis and Harris
What food makes up the ‘tatties’ part of ‘tatties and neeps’? Potatoes
What is the highest ranked university in Scotland? Saint Andrews
Which royal estate was known to be the favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth? Sandringham House
The first successfully cloned animal was born just outside Edinburgh in 1996. What was her name? Dolly (the sheep)

Round 5: Hard Scotland Trivia Questions

View of Neist Point lighthouse, Scotland

What is the official residence of the Scottish First Minister?
Which Medieval Scottish dynasty united the warring Picts and Scots?
What is the name of the 1707 treaty which combined the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England to create the UK?
What nickname is Charles Edward Stuart better remembered as?
Which Scottish city was nearly destroyed by a catastrophic fire in 1824?
In the 19th century, Paisley produced almost 90% of the world’s what?
Which Scottish town inspired the hit children’s TV show ‘Balamory?’
What is the largest park in Scotland (and the whole of the UK)?
What does ‘loun’ mean in Northern Scottish slang?
‘The Kelpies’ are the largest sculptures of what animal in the world?

Round 5: Hard Scotland Trivia Questions and Answers

What is the official residence of the Scottish First Minister? Bute House
Which Medieval Scottish dynasty united the warring Picts and Scots? MacAlpin dynasty
What is the name of the 1707 treaty which combined the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England to create the UK? Treaty of Union
What nickname is Charles Edward Stuart better remembered as? Bonnie Prince Charlie
Which Scottish city was nearly destroyed by a catastrophic fire in 1824? Edinburgh
In the 19th century, Paisley produced almost 90% of the world’s what? Sewing Thread
Which Scottish town inspired the hit children’s TV show ‘Balamory?’ Tobermory
What is the largest park in Scotland (and the whole of the UK)? The Cairngorms National Park
What does ‘loun’ mean in Northern Scottish slang? Boy
‘The Kelpies’ are the largest sculptures of what animal in the world? Horses

Round 6: Scotland Picture Quiz

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Round 6: Scotland Picture Quiz Answers

The Ring of Brodgar
The Kelpies
St Giles’ Cathedral
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Fairy Pools (Isle of Skye)
Edinburgh Castle
Camera Obscura
Urquhart Castle
Fingal’s Cave

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Ultimate Scottish quiz

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From Castles to Celebrities put your knowledge to the test! Grab a pencil and paper (find the answers further down the page).

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Culzean Castle, Ayrshire
Glamis Castle, Angus
Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
Spirit of Scotland
Heart-warming liquid
Good Health
Water of Life
'Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger
'Catch 22' by Joseph Heller
'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' by Ken Kesey
'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck
Fyvie Castle near Aberdeen
Glamis Castle in Angus
Brodick Castle on the Isle of Arran
Eilean Donan Castle in the Scottish Highlands
Talk profoundly
Brood in silence
Talk nonsense
An accountant
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Queen's Park
Heart of Midlothian
William Wallace
Thomas Muir
Robert the Bruce
'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley
'Dracula' by Bram Stoker
'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson
'The Fall of the House of Usher' by Edgar Allan Poe
River Clyde
Lord and Lady of Balmoral
Duke and Duchess of Glamis
Earl and Countess of Strathearn
Count and Countess of Linlithgow
Dunfermline, Fife
Blantyre, Lanarkshire

How did you do in the Ultimate Scottish quiz?

The correct answer is 3,000 feet.

Munros are named after Sir Hugh T. Munro who in 1891 surveyed all the country's mountains above 3,000 feet. Currently, there are 283 Munros in Scotland.

The correct answer is Culzean Castle, Ayrshire

In 1945 when the owners of Culzean Castle in Ayrshire donated it to the National Trust for Scotland they requested that the top floor be given to General Eisenhower as a thank you from Scotland for America's support during World War II. General Eisenhower and members of his family stayed there on several occasions.

The correct answer is Water of Life

Whisky is Scotland’s national drink and is enjoyed the world over. The law dictates that Scotch Whisky must be matured for a minimum of three years in Scotland to earn the name. Most Scotch whiskies are aged for much longer.

The correct answer is Arbroath

An Arbroath Smokie is a haddock smoked over a beech wood fire and is unique to Arbroath in Angus.

The correct answer is ‘Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D. Salinger

J.D. Salinger’s famous 1951 novel ‘Catcher in the Rye’ based its title from a poem by Robert Burns ‘Comin' Thro' the Rye’.

The correct answer is 550

Scotland has more than 550 golf courses.

The correct answer is Glamis Castle in Angus

Glamis Castle, the former family home of the late Queen Mother, is said to be one of Scotland's most haunted. Alleged sightings include child ghosts, a Lady in White and an old lady wandering the grounds at night.

The correct answer is Talk nonsense

In spite of its popularity among Scots speakers today, haver or haiver is a relative newcomer to the language, the earliest quotation in the Dictionary of the Scots Language dating from as late as 1776. (Scots Language Centre)

The correct answer is a lawyer

Paisley-born Gerard Butler trained as a lawyer at Glasgow University and turned to acting in the mid-nineties.

The correct answer is Queen's Park Football Club

Formed in 1867 Queen's Park are the oldest Association football club in Scotland.

The correct answer is Robert the Bruce

Born in 1274, Robert the Bruce became King of Scotland in 1306 and went on to defeat Edward II's armies at Bannockburn in 1314. He died in 1329.

The correct answer is journalism

Dundee is synonymous with jute, jam and journalism on account of the industries that once dominated the region. Dundee is also famous as the City of Discovery: it's here that you will find the Royal Research Ship Discovery in which the explorers Scott and Shackleton sailed to Antarctica at the beginning of the 20th Century.

The correct answer is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker

The Irish writer Bram Stoker wrote 'Dracula' in 1897 while staying at the Kilmarnock Arms Hotel at Cruden Bay. Nearby ruined Slains Castle is said to have inspired Stoker's gothic vampire horror.

The correct answer is River Tay

At 119 miles long the River Tay is the longest in Scotland.

The correct answer is Earl and Countess of Strathearn

The royal couple were given the title the Earl and Countess of Strathearn by the Queen to mark their marriage in April 2011. Strathearn, which means Valley of the River Earn, stretches from the central lowlands to the Highlands.

The correct answer is 1413

St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world, founded in 1413.

The correct answer is Dunfermline, Fife

Andrew Carnegie (1835 – 1919) is the most famous example of a Scot who made his fortune in the USA. Born in Dunfermline, Fife, Carnegie arrived in America as a poor weaver’s son but built a fortune in the steel industry.

The correct answer is Oban

McCaig's Tower was built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig who's aim was to provide work for local stonemasons and a lasting monument to the McCaig family.

The correct answer is Jura

Eric Blair, better known as George Orwell, moved to Jura where he lived between 1946 and 1948. He stayed in a remote farmhouse called Barnhill, at the northern end of the island, which he had visited for the first time in 1945. It was during his stay that Orwell penned his most famous novel 1984, which was published in 1949.

The correct answer is granite

Curling stones are traditionally fashioned from granite. The first stones were made in the 1750s, the original source being Ailsa Craig in Scotland.

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35 Scotland quiz questions

1. What is the name of the pouch worn in front of a kilt?

2. Which body of water in Scotland contains more water than all the English and Welsh lakes put together?

3. What is Scotland’s national animal?

4. What song is sung by the Scottish rugby team at Murrayfield before they play?

5. Law dictates that Scottish whisky must be matured for a minimum of how many years to become an official whisky?

6. Which famous Scottish figure was depicted in the 1995 film Braveheart ?

7. Who is Scotland’s national poet?

8. On what date is St. Andrew’s Day?

9. The Gaelic for whisky is Uisge Beatha . What is its literal meaning – Water of Life, Spirit of Scotland or Heart-warming liquid?

10. Which soft drink is often described as “Scotland’s other national drink”?

11. What are known as the Scottish Stonehenge?

12. Which famous castle, one of the most visited in Scotland, sits on the shores of Loch Ness?

13. What is the capital of Shetland?

14. Which Scottish band had a hit with Why Does it Always Rain on Me?

15. The Scottish flag is called… ?

16. A ‘Munro’ is a Scottish mountain above which height – 2,000 ft, 3,000 ft or 4,000 ft?

17. At the Highland Games, what is the name of the event where you throw a giant log as far as you can?

18. Which sport originated in Scotland – Rugby, golf or football?

19. Where would you find a chanter and a drone?

20. Which Roman emperor build a wall on the border of Scotland and England?

21. Which city shares its name with and Australian city?

22. Name the only Scottish Premiership club based in the actual city of Edinburgh?

23. Where was the capital of Scotland before Edinburgh?

24. Scotland is home to the world’s tallest what?

25. What is another name for the Golf Champion Trophy won at the Open Championship?

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Scotland quiz: Questions and answers

1. What is the name of the pouch worn in front of a kilt? A sporran

2. Which body of water in Scotland contains more water than all the English and Welsh lakes put together? Loch Ness is the largest loch by volume – it contains 7,452 million cubic metres. Just about big enough for the Loch Ness Monster!

3. What is Scotland’s national animal? A unicorn

4. What song is sung by the Scottish rugby team at Murrayfield before they play? Flower of Scotland

5. Law dictates that Scottish whisky must be matured for a minimum of how many years to become an official whisky? 3 years

6. Which famous Scottish figure was depicted in the 1995 film Braveheart ? William Wallace

7. Who is Scotland’s national poet? Robert Burns

8. On what date is St. Andrew’s Day? November 30 th

9. The Gaelic for whisky is Uisge Beatha . What is its literal meaning – Water of Life, Spirit of Scotland or Heart-warming liquid? Water of life

10. Which soft drink is often described as “Scotland’s other national drink”? Irn Bru

11. What are known as the Scottish Stonehenge? The Clannish. You can read all about them here !

12. Which famous castle, one of the most visited in Scotland, sits on the shores of Loch Ness? Urquhart Castle

13. What is the capital of Shetland? Lerwick

14. Which Scottish band had a hit with Why Does it Always Rain on Me? Travis

15. The Scottish flag is called… ? The Saltire

16. A ‘Munro’ is a Scottish mountain above which height – 2,000 ft, 3,000 ft or 4,000 ft? 3 ,000 ft.

17. At the Highland Games, what is the name of the event where you throw a giant log as far as you can? Tossing the caber

18. Which sport originated in Scotland – Rugby, golf or football? Golf

19. Where would you find a chanter and a drone? On bagpipes

20. Which Roman emperor build a wall on the border of Scotland and England? Emperor Hadrian

21. Which city shares its name with and Australian city? Perth

22. Name the only Scottish Premiership club based in the actual city of Edinburgh? Hearts (Hibernian are based in Leith in the north of Edinburgh)

23. Where was the capital of Scotland before Edinburgh? Scone . This is a small town near Perth.

24. Scotland is home to the world’s tallest what? A hedge . You can learn more about the Meikleour Beech Hedge here !

25. What is another name for the Golf Champion Trophy won at the Open Championship? The Claret Jug

Scottish quiz: Picture round answers

1. Clyde Bridge

2. Edinburgh Castle

3. Glenfinnan Viaduct

4. The Kelpies

5. Quiraing, Isle of Skye

6. Forth Bridge

7. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

8. Eilean Donan Castle

9. Arthur’s Seat

10. Falkirk Wheel

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20 of the best Scottish travel quiz questions

1 What is special about the flight between Westray and Papa Westray in Orkney?

2 What connects JK Rowling with the Glenfinnan viaduct?

3 Which popular curry dish was invented in 1970 in Glasgow?

4 What connects the Holy Grail to a 15th-century chapel in Midlothian?

5 Opened in Dundee in 2018, which £80m building was designed by the architect of Tokyo’s new Olympic stadium?

6 What is Bonnybridge’s otherworldly claim to fame?

7 On which Scottish island would you find an Old Man, a Kilt Rock, and a Fairy Pool?

8 Which missionary from Blantyre was famously discovered on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in 1871?

9 Where in Scotland would you find the world’s tallest hedge?

10 What connects the Campsie Fells near Killearn and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa?

11 What is the most westerly point in Scotland?

12 What connects Edinburgh with the principal city of Otago in New Zealand?

13 What is the longest river in Scotland?

14 What is the second highest mountain in Scotland?

15 On which Hebridean island — it means “Deer Island” in Gaelic — do the deer outnumber people 30 to 1?

16 Which Perthshire village is twinned with the town of Boring in Oregon?

17 Which Perthshire hotel has hosted a G8 summit and a Ryder Cup?

18 Which 19th-century Scottish writer said: “There are no stars so lovely as Edinburgh street-lamps”?

19 What links Donald Trump with the Isle of Lewis?

20 Which American rock star’s only visit to the UK in 1960 was spent entirely at Prestwick airport?

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Answers 1 It is the shortest commercial flight in the world, with a flight time of less than a minute 2 The 21-arch Glenfinnan viaduct was the location for the flying car scene in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 3 Chicken tikka masala. The nation’s favourite dish was invented when the chef at Shish Mahal in Kelvinbridge added tomato soup and yoghurt to a chicken dish, after a customer complained it was too dry 4 In Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code , Rosslyn Chapel is the final resting place of the Holy Grail 5 The V&A — or V & Tay as it was nicknamed 6 With an average 300 UFO sightings every year, it is dubbed the UFO capital of the world 7 Skye 8 Dr David Livingstone 9 On the A93, four miles south of Blairgowrie. Planted in 1745, Meikleour Beech Hedge is 100ft high 10 The Campsies starred as the location for the Anglo-Zulu wars in Monty’s Python’s The Meaning of Life 11 Rockall. 80ft x 100ft, the granite outcrop lies 300 miles off the Scottish mainland 12 Dunedin is the Gaelic name for Edinburgh 13 The Tay. It stretches 117 miles from Ben Lui to the North Sea 14 Ben Macdui. At 4,295ft, it is 118ft lower than Ben Nevis 15 Jura 16 Dull 17 Gleneagles 18 Robert Louis Stevenson 19 His mother was born four miles north of Stornoway 20 Elvis Presley

60 Scotland Quiz Questions

These Scottish quiz questions and answers are divided into four different rounds, the last one being multiple choice. Enjoy!

Scotland Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Edradour is the smallest what in Scotland?

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2. Which famous Scottish writer lived at Abbotsford by the Tweed?

3. In which direction from Edinburgh do the Pentland Hills lie?

4. What is Berwick Law?

5. What is the Bass Rock famous as?

6. Which cathedral is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh?

7. Rothesay is the chief town of which island?

8. What is at the foot of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh?

9. Which city is at the mouth of rivers Don and Dee?

10. What is produced at Torness?

11. How many bridges are there over the Firth of Forth?

12. What lies between Charlotte Square and St Andrew’s Square?

13. Where was the childhood home of the Queen Mother?

14. What is the industrial area in and around Livingston nicknamed?

15. Which canal links the lochs of the Great Glen?

Scottish Quiz Questions: Round 2

16. Which historic island is off the southwest tip of the Isle of Mull?

17. What is the name of Edinburgh’s stadium where the Commonwealth Games have been held?

18. Which rail bridge is the longest in Europe?

19. Which famous whisky is made at Blair Athol?

20. Which baronial castle is the seat of the only British subject allowed to maintain his own private army?

21. What is the most famous cave on Staffa?

22. Which place was once the site of a famous coronation stone?

23. Which loch contains the largest volume of fresh water in the British Isles?

24. Which city is often called the Fair City?

25. Leanach farmhouse can be seen on which moorland field of battle?

26. On which river does Balmoral stand?

27. Remains of what type of building are at Kelso and Jedburgh?

28. What type of village can be seen at Skara Brae?

29. Which loch is the largest stretch of inland water in Britain?

30. Where is Scotland’s largest malt whisky distillery?

Scotland Quiz: Round 3

31. Is Dundee on the east or west coast of Scotland?

32. Which is the most northerly point on the British mainland?

33. Which city is Scotland’s capital?

34. Are Scottish banknotes legal tender in England?

35. Who built a wall to divide Scotland from England?

36. Where is the Royal and Ancient Golf Club?

37. The name of which Scottish product means “water of life”?

38. Where is the Queen’s Scottish residence?

39. What is the name of the Games held at Braemar?

40. Which sport is Aviemore particularly famous for?

41. What does the word “loch” mean?

42. What is Scotland’s highest mountain?

43. Which city gives its name to a rich fruit cake?

44. Which city shares its name with a city in Australia?

45. Which river in the Borders gives its name to a woollen fabric?

46. Which sea is to the east of the Scottish mainland?

47. What is a glen?

48. In which city is Hampden Park Stadium?

49. Which is further north, Edinburgh or Dundee?

50. Who is Scotland’s patron saint?

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As part of the United Kingdom, Scotland is a fascinating country with a rich culture, beautiful nature, and friendly people. Whether you are going to explore the nation or want to learn more about it, the following 39 trivia Scottish quiz questions and answers are for you. From sport, music to history, culture, and more, check them out to see how much you know about Scotland.

Scottish Quiz Questions And Answers

1. Which city is the capital of Scotland?

A. Aberdeen

B. Edinburgh

2. Which two colours are featured on the Saltire – the flag of Scotland?

A. Red and white

B. Green and white

C. Blue and white

3. In Scotland, a “Munro” is defined as a mountain above which height?

A. 3,000 feet or 914,4 metres

B. 4,000 feet or 1219,2 metres

C. 5,000 feet or 1524 metres

4. Which train station in Scotland is named after a novel by Sir Walter Scott?

A. Edinburgh Waverley

B. Glenfinnan Railway Station

C. Bridge of Orchy

5. Which professional club wins the most titles in the history of the Scottish Premiership, the top division of the Scottish Professional Football League?

6. to be legally declared whisky, a spirit should be mature for how long in a barrel, 7. which of the following is the british royal residences in scotland.

A. Clarence House

B. Balmoral Castle

C. Thatched House Lodge

8. “Uisge Beatha” is the Gaelic word for whisky. What does it literally mean?

A. Water of Life

B. Good Health

C. Spirit of Scotland

9. Which of the following animals is the national symbol of Scotland?

10. what is the national tree of scotland.

A. The Scot oak

B. The Scot pine

C. The Scot Birch

11. What is the national flower of Scotland?

A. Shamrock

B. Daffodil

12. What can we do with a rowie?

13. which kind of knee-length skirt is typically worn by both scottish men and women on formal occasions, 14. logarithms were invented by which scottish mathematician.

A. James Clerk Maxwell

B. John Napier

C. James Gregory

15. What is the nickname of Glasgow’s underground system?

A. The Banter Bus

B. The Clockwork Orange

C. The Late Train

16. Which of the following sports existed in Scotland from the early 16th century?

B. Shuffleboard

17. Which musical instrument is typical of Scotland and has strong connections to Gaelic culture?

B. Clarsach

C. Bagpipes

18. The English writer George Orwell wrote his novel 1984 when he was living on which island in Scotland?

19. mccaig’s folly, also known as mccaig’s tower, is a prominent power located on battery hill. it overlooks which scottish town.

B. Pitlochry

20. Andrew Carnegie , one of the richest Americans in history, is known for leading the expansion of the steel industry in the country. In which Scottish town was he born?

A. Edinburgh

B. Dunfermline

C. Greenock

21. Who is the patron saint of Scotland?

A. St. Andrew

B. St. Patrick

C. St. George

22. Which ancient Celtic language is the founding language of Scotland?

23. what is the oldest university in scotland.

A. The University of Glasgow

B. The University of Edinburgh

C. The University of St Andrews

24. What is the Scottish title of Prince William and Kate Middleton after their marriage?

A. Count and Countess of Linlithgow

B. Earl and Countess of Strathearn

C. Duke and Duchess of Glamis

25. What is the longest Scottish river?

A. River Tay

B. River Dee

C. River Clyde

26. Which of the following tales of horror was inspired by the Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

A. “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” – Robert Louis Stevenson

B. “Frankenstein” – Mary Shelley

C. “Dracula” – Bram Stoker

27. At the end of the Victorian era, the Scottish city Dundee was synonymous with three Js, which indicate the dominating industries in the region. These include Jute, Jam, and what?

B. Journalism

28. Cullen skink is a typical thick Scottish soup. It consists of onions, potatoes, and which type of fish?

29. the 1995 epic historical film “braveheart” by angus macfadyen depicts the life of which scottish figure.

A. William Wallace

B. Robert the Bruce

C. Thomas Muir

30. Gerard Butler is one of the most successful actors in Scotland. Originally, what did he study to become?

A. A doctor

B. A musician

C. A lawyer

31. The Scottish Reformation took place in which century?

A. 15th century

B. 16th century

C. 17th century

32. The Scottish scientist is known for discovering which antibiotics?

A. Penicillin

B. Amoxicillin

C. Clindamycin

33. About how many golf courses are there in Scotland?

34. smokies, which are the smoked haddock, come from which scottish region.

A. Peterhead

B. Arbroath

35. When does Scottish celebrate St Andrew’s Day?

A. 10 February

C. 30 November

36. What is the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police called?

A. Scotland Yard

B. Scotland Force

C. Scotland Block

37. Where is Scotland located in the island of Great Britain?

38. who is widely regarded as the national poet of scotland.

A. Walter Scott

B. Robert Burns

C. James Macpherson

39. What is Irn-Bru?

A. A Scottish fastfood chain

B. A Scottish brand of candy

C. A Scottish carbonated soft beverage

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Travel Trivia Quiz: Edinburgh, Scotland

Scotland is a place that has an intriguing past — and it starts within the capital city of Edinburgh – where historical and contemporary pieces of lore reside within its medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town. Looming above it all, overlooking this popular destination for tourists and visitors, is Edinburgh Castle, which happens to be home to Scotland’s crown jewels and site of many important cultural events.

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1 . Question

“you’ll have had your tea” is a phrase that goes back to 18th century edinburgh and remains a common edinburgh greeting as a way to do what.

Offer someone tea
Get someone out of your house
Avoid putting on a kettle
Ask for a beer instead

2 . Question

What place did edinburgh replace as the capital of scotland in 1437, 3 . question, the famous inventor alexander graham bell was born in edinburgh. what is he famous for inventing.

Refrigerator

4 . Question

What is the name of the largest arts and culture festival in the world that is held annually in edinburgh, 5 . question, listed buildings are those with special architectural or historic interest designations. how many listed buildings can be found in edinburgh, 6 . question, the world’s one and only knighted animal of this species lives at the edinburgh zoo..

Hippopotamus

7 . Question

Edinburgh’s Old Town is based around the Royal Mile, which stretches one mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Its name comes from its tradition as what for the last 500 years?

Processional route for kings and queens
Passageway for locals with leprosy
An annual flood zone
Daily bagpipe procession

8 . Question

What are people from edinburgh known as.

Edinburghers
Edinburgheners

9 . Question

Edinburgh is comprised of an old town and new town. old town is the ancient part of the city, dating back to medieval times and contrary to what the name suggests, over how many years old is new town, 10 . question.

View of Edinburgh Castle, in Scotland capital, Edinburgh.

Castle Rock
Boulder Stronghold
Fort Edinburgh

11 . Question

Edinburgh’s new and old towns together make up a unesco world heritage site that was added to the list of world heritage sites in what year, 12 . question, the city of edinburgh has strong ties to which famous book series that was later turned into movies (not only were some of the scenes filmed there, but the author garnered inspiration and wrote quite a bit of the first book whilst sitting in a local coffee shop.).

Harry Potter
Lord of the Rings
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

13 . Question

St. Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Inside the walls of Edinburgh Castle is a small Chapel (for 20 people only!) that was completed by King David in honor of his mother. What is it called?

St. Martha's Chapel
St. Mary's Chapel
St. Margaret's Chapel
St. Mabel's Chapel

14 . Question

What type of organized municipal service in the world was first established in edinburgh in 1824.

Crossing Guard
Garbage Truck
Firefighting

15 . Question

Between the 15th and 18th centuries, nor’ loch unfortunately was also the location where some of the edinburgh witch trials took place. for a time, suspected witches were bound hands to feet, and they were deemed innocent if they did which of following options (later on, hangings became the norm instead.).

Caught on fire
Did a breaststroke

16 . Question

Green trees in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Now a beautiful and lush park, Princes Street Gardens used to be a marsh called Nor’ Loch that aided in the defensibility of the Northern boundary of Edinburgh. However, due to its downhill proximity from Old Town, what did Princes Street Gardens used to be?

Where the drainage from the city’s chamber pots ended up
A popular fishing hole
A testing ground for catapults
Cattle pasture

17 . Question

The robust history in edinburgh also goes below the roads, where a system of underground tunnels and chambers has been nicknamed which of the following .

Diagon Alley
City of the Dead
Satan’s Bedroom
Damnation Alley

18 . Question

Edinburgh has more of this (per head of population) than any other city in the uk..

Historic Buildings

19 . Question

Entrance Gate to Edinburgh Castle, floodlit at night

True or False? In the 19th century, the iconic Edinburgh Castle was home to an elephant that would drink beer and lead parades throughout the city.

20 . question, true or false edinburgh has the biggest electric blanket in the world buried under the surface of the road on the mound., more about edinburgh.

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100 Scottish quiz questions perfect for Christmas parties with friends and family

Put your knowledge to the test with these questions about Scots celebrities, culture and history.

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If you're hosting Christmas this year, you might be wondering what sort of entertainment to put on for your guests.

You can never go wrong with a good quiz to really kick things off at the dinner table - especially one about the country we live in and its traditions, celebrities and culture.

Proving how well you know all things Scotland is enough to make anyone competitive, so we've created a list of 100 Scots quiz questions to keep your family and friends entertained during any festive celebrations.

From famous figures to centuries-old traditions, these quiz questions will show who's truly the most clued-up about Scotland.

They're listed below, with the answers following behind - but there's no cheating allowed!

100 Scottish quiz questions

A munro is the name for a Scottish mountain above which height?
The Gaelic for whisky is Uisge Beatha. What is its literal meaning?
Where do the smoked haddock known as ‘smokies’ come from?
Where is Buckfast tonic wine made?
Where did actor Ewan McGregor grow up?

Roughly, how many golf courses does Scotland have?

Which famous Scottish figure was depicted in the 1995 film Braveheart?

Dundee was famous for its three Js - what are they?

Gerard Butler is one of Scotland’s most successful actors, but what did he originally train to become?

Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire is said to have inspired which tale of horror?

The first ever Scotland team was made up entirely of players from which club?

What is the longest river in Scotland?

What Scottish title was given to Prince William and Kate Middleton once they married?

McCaig’s Tower overlooks which Scottish town?

What is Scotland's national animal?

Trainspotting is the novel by which Scottish author?

How many goals has Odsonne Edouard scored in all competitions in 2020?

Who plays Spud in Trainspotting?

Where in Scotland does Europe's oldest tree grow?

Scotland has the world's shortest commercial flight, where does it fly to and from?

Against which country in 2018 did James Forrest score an international hat-trick for Scotland?

Who invented the television?

The town of Bonnybridge has become world famous for what?

Which Scottish pop group had a hit with Alive and Kicking?

What is the name of the Queen's Scottish residence?

Which of these is not one of the Western isles - St Kilda, Benbecula, Yell, Lewis, Barra?

Which Scottish singer's family run the Castelvecchi cafe in Paisley?

Which city shares its name with and Australian city?

At which university will Prince William study for his degree?

On which island is the rock formation known as the old man of Hoy?

Who is the lead singer of Wet Wet Wet?

Which river forms part of the border between England and Scotland?

Which Scottish entertainer once said: "Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on"?

Which side is the only Scottish football team with a 100 per cent win rate against Barcelona?

How was Robert McGregor better known?

Where is the deepest loch in Scotland?

Who played moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter?

How many years does a Scottish Parliament term last?

On which Scottish Island did George Orwell write his novel 1984?

Where would you find a chanter and a drone?

Which Scottish phrase was the title of a number one song in 1958?

Who is the most capped Scottish footballer of all time?

Who was the Scottish schoolteacher created by Muriel Spark?

What are "quines" and "loons"?

Where in Scotland was Donald Trump's mother born?

Who stars as the main character in Sweet Sixteen?

After being arrested in 1605, who said that he wanted to blow the Scots back into Scotland?

Who was the last Scottish club to win a European trophy?

Who was the first MSP to speak Gaelic during a meeting of parliament?

James McAvoy met former wife Anne-Marie Duff filming which show?

Glasgow's subway is the third oldest in the wold. Which two underground systems are the oldest?

What is Edinburgh's Mary Kings Close?

In which Scottish cafe did JK Rowling write her books?

Where was the capital of Scotland before Edinburgh?

The Glasgow School of Art building is considered the masterpiece of which famous architect?

At the Highland Games, the tossing of caber is made from which type of tree?

What was the name of the 19th-century Skye Terrier who spent 14 years guarding the grave of his owner?

Which soft drink is often described with tongue in cheek as "Scotland's other national drink"?

Which Scottish actor's real name is David McDonald?

Who won the US Masters in 1988?

From which disease did King Robert the Bruce die?

Who is Lewis Capaldi's famous relative?

Which Scottish city is nicknamed Granite City?

Which Scottish singer became famous with the hit This Is The Life?

What did the "T" in T in the Park stand for?

Paige Turley won Love Island coupled up with who?

Which is the only football club in the Scottish League to be based in England?

Who was the last monarch to be born in Scotland?

Which islands give their name to ponies and wool?

Which football team does Rod Stewart support?

Where was Gordon Ramsay born?

Scotland is home to the world's tallest what?

Morag is the monster of which Scottish loch?

What did Gordon Brown do before he went into politics?

Andy Murray, double Wimbledon Singles Champion, was born in which year?

Annie Lennox achieved major success as a solo artist, but in which band did she start her career?

The author Robert Louis Stevenson was born in which city?

At which university did Nicola Sturgeon study?

At which Scottish castle did Madonna marry Guy Ritchie?

What did Alexander Fleming invent?

Which Scottish county is a boy’s name?

What is the Scottish name for the wood grouse?

Which top Scottish rock band’s name means “from the womb” in Greek?

Who owns Candacraig House in Aberdeenshire?

Which is taller — The Wallace Monument or The Scott Monument?

Who directed the film Filth?

What type of fish is used in Cullen Skink?

What romantic comedy did John Gordon Sinclair star in?

What is the most northerly point of mainland Scotland?

What is the name of St Andrew’s most famous golf course?

What animal are the famous Kelpies statues?

How many miles did the Proclaimers walk?

Translate ‘Fit fit fits fit fit?’

Which city does Lulu hail from?

When is St Andrew’s Day in Scotland?

What hit BBC children’s TV series was filmed on Mull?

Which city had the nickname Auld Reekie?

Who is Phyllida Law's daughter?

What Scottish symbol became well known in the punk movement?

How many people in the world know the secret recipe for Barr's Irn Bru?

50 Scotland Travel Tips For Travel In 2024

Categories Planning a trip to Scotland , Scotland , Scotland Guides

One of the things I love about travelling to another country is discovering the different ways they do things. Scotland is no exception, and after living here for almost six years, there are still things that surprise me when travelling this bonnie country. In this guide, I’m sharing 50 Scotland travel tips that will save you time, money, stress, and embarrassment- and help you have the best trip ever.

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Scotland is an old country with a plethora of history – this is one of the very reasons it attracts travellers from countries like New Zealand, Australia, the USA, and Canada, who live in relatively younger countries. As a Kiwi myself, I was drawn to Scotland because there were many things I couldn’t experience in New Zealand, such as castles built in the Middle Ages, Roman forts and ancient battlegrounds, and narrow country lanes that lead to tiny cottages built from horse hair and stone.

In my Facebook group, Scotland Travel Tips , many of the same questions about planning a trip to Scotland are asked. This inspired me to answer all of these questions, and offer other advice I think will be helpful to you when travelling to Scotland.

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This is the seventh article in my Planning A Trip to Scotland series . To read the first article in the series, click here . To receive all the articles in this series by email, you can sign up here .

My name is Yvette Webster – I chased my ancestry to Scotland, ended up meeting a Scot and falling in love, and now I live here with my husband, our son, and our dog, Angus. I’m a full-time Travel Writer, and I travel Scotland for a living, writing helpful guides and helping people plan their trips to Scotland via my blog and travel consultation service .

My favourite type of travel in Scotland is discovering the hidden gems and visiting the more off-beat places. In 2018, I was the first solo female to thru-hike the Scottish National Trail , an 874-kilometer / 536-mile hike that runs the length of Scotland. I got to know Scotland on such an intimate level and visited many places that tourists and locals never see – and I love encouraging people to get off the beaten path and explore the lesser-known places!

I have a degree in journalism and used to work as a travel agent. I combined my two passions and created my blog, Wayfaring Kiwi . I also run the popular Facebook group Scotland Travel Tips .

Need help planning your dream trip to Scotland? Sign up to our Planning A Trip To Scotland course which will walk you through planning your itinerary and booking your trip step by step!

50 Scotland Travel Tips You Need To Know

Planning your trip.

scotland travel tips for travelling scotland

The Machrie Moor Standing Stones

1. If you are in the stages of planning a trip to Scotland, be sure to read my blog post on planning a trip to Scotland . It gives you a great introduction to planning your trip, including things to do, car hire, using public transport, how to book accommodation and activities, and more!

Read it once you’ve finished this article.

2. Be sure to include at least ONE hidden gem in your itinerary. Some of my suggestions include South-West Scotland , the Scottish Borders , the Cowal Peninsula, an island that isn’t the Isle of Skye, the Moray coast , and Aberdeenshire .

The Scottish National Trail is one of the greatest long distance walks in Scotland

The Peebles Cross Kirk in the Scottish Borders

3. Slow down! One of the most common mistakes people make when visiting Scotland is that they try to attempt too much in their itineraries.

Choose 2-3 main activities per day, and have backup activities in mind in case you have some extra time. Scotland is a country to be experienced at a slow pace – and remember, you can always come back someday to check everything off your bucket list!

4. Tipping isn’t compulsory in Scotland, however, it is common practice. Wait staff are paid much better wages than you’d get in the USA and Canada , hence why tipping isn’t expected, however, I always leave a 10% tip or round the bill up to the nearest 5 or 0.

I also tip taxi drivers and Uber Eats/Just Eat drivers £1. You don’t need to tip every time you get a drink in a pub, just leave a tip of a few pounds when you leave.

5. Are you wondering when is the best time to visit Scotland? This varies from person to person, however, I personally love travelling around Scotland in April and May . It’s spring and Scotland is colourful, there are fewer crowds, there aren’t many midges around, and accommodation isn’t as expensive as it is during the summer months. The daylight hours are also better balanced.

I’ve written an in-depth blog post about the pros and cons of visiting Scotland each month , which will help you decide when is the best time to visit for you.

Edinburgh in spring

6. Terrified of the Highland midge? You really don’t need to be! But it’s a good idea to be prepared.

Midges start appearing in late June and die out with the colder weather (usually around the end of September ).
They hang around bodies of water, and usually appear in the morning and early evening when it’s cooler. If there is a slight breeze, this will blow the midges away so they won’t bother you.
Only the females bite, and you’ll notice itchy bumps on your skin (similar to mosquito bites) if you’ve been bitten.
You’re most likely to encounter midges if you are hiking or walking near rivers or lochs.
You won’t generally encounter them in the cities, unless you’re near a river or canal.
I recommend buying a few cans of Smidge to keep the midges at bay if you think you might encounter them on your travels. You can buy this in most grocery stores and outdoor shops.

My husband, the Haggis, wrote a great guide on how to avoid midges .

The Grassmarket in Edinburgh

7. Scotland has a large tick population, and to be honest, ticks worry me more than midges! Ticks can cause Lyme disease, but don’t panic because less than 10% of these beasties actually carry the disease. It’s still important to take steps to avoid a tick bite, however.

You’ll encounter ticks in many parts of Scotland from March to October .
They cannot jump, but will attach themselves to your clothing if you are walking through long grass. They will climb up your body until they find a warm, damp spot (for example, an armpit or belly button) and burrow into your skin for dinner!
Smidge will also repel ticks – be sure to reapply it every couple of hours.
Be sure to do a tick check when you get home if you’ve been in an area known to be rife with ticks, or you’ve been hiking.
Some good news – I’ve been bitten by ticks many times while hiking in Scotland and I’ve been fine. Don’t let the fear of ticks stop you from hiking! Just use a good bug spray, and wear long pants when hiking in Scotland.

8. The Isle is Skye is a lovely island but it suffers from over-tourism. Personally, I wouldn’t visit Skye during the busy summer months. My favourite time to visit Skye is in April or November when it’s quieter. If you’re visiting during the summer, I recommend pre-booking your accommodation, restaurants, tours and activities that require a booking as soon as you know what dates you’ll be there . All of these things, especially accommodation, get booked up months in advance.

As a general guide, book your accommodation and tours 8-12 months in advance, and make restaurant reservations 1-3 months in advance. Not all restaurants will take bookings three months in advance- but some of the popular ones do. It’s better to be over-prepared when planning a trip to Skye so you don’t miss out!

9. Many people think that in Scotland we still live in the dark ages, due to its long history and the pretty medieval-looking photos that marketing and tour companies love to share. Scotland is an advanced country, and we have everything that most Western countries have – including pharmacies where you can purchase most medicines that don’t require a prescription. Don’t worry, you’re not travelling back in time when you visit Scotland, even if the buildings do look old!

Exploring the Christmas Markets in Glasgow

10. If you want to use your phone in Scotland, first, check with the phone provider you’re with to see what they can offer you.

If your phone is unlocked, you can purchase a sim card when you arrive in Scotland. The main sim cards you can purchase in Scotland are Vodafone , Three , and EE . You can purchase these from a phone store (such as Carphone Warehouse ), a grocery store, corner shops – many places around Scotland.

For around £20, you can purchase a sim card on a 1-month plan that will give you around 4GB of data and unlimited texts and calls in the UK. If you’d like to keep in contact with your family back home, I recommend using the apps WhatsApp or Telegram to make texts and calls – these apps are free to use and all you need is data or a Wi-Fi connection!

If you purchase your sim card in England or Wales, it WILL work in Scotland, and vice versa.

stirling old bridge and wallace monument

Stirling Old Bridge and the Wallace Monument

11. If you are a tourist visiting Scotland on holiday and you require medical treatment, you will most likely have to pay for it. This is why I ALWAYS recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip.

Residents in Scotland receive most medical treatment for free, because the National Health System (NHS) is funded by the taxes we pay.

So how much medical cover should you get through your travel insurance? Usually, 1 million + will give you enough cover.

12. Did you know there are 15 regions in Scotland? While it’s difficult to visit every region on one trip to Scotland, you can learn what each region has to offer and which ones you should visit in my guide to the regions in Scotland .

highland dancers at the royal edinburgh military tattoo

13. The most typical itinerary in Scotland (the most touristy one) is Edinburgh – Isle of Skye – Inverness and back to Edinburgh or Glasgow. I jokingly call it the ‘tourist triangle’!

This itinerary is absolutely fine if you want to hit all the tourist hotspots – but believe me when I say there is SO much more to Scotland than just this route. I always recommend getting off the beaten track at least ONCE during your trip to Scotland – because (trust me on this one) these areas are the ones that will be most memorable.

During my first trip to Scotland (you can see the itinerary right here ) my favourite memory was driving to Lochaber to see my ancestor’s castle, Achnacarry .

Packing For Your Scotland Trip

what to pack for the scottish national trail

14. Are you wondering what to pack for your trip to Scotland? I’ve written a comprehensive guide on what to pack and wear in Scotland . I include recommendations on what I wear day to day for each season. Give it a read as I cover virtually every topic in this guide!

15. You do NOT need to pack waterproof pants unless you’re planning a multi-day hike or if you’re going hiking in the pouring rain. A rain jacket that covers your bum will be absolutely fine. I’ve written a short guide on the weather in Scotland that discusses how to dress for the rain in Scotland. I also debunk a few Scottish weather myths.

16. Facecloths/washcloths/flannels aren’t something that accommodations provide in Scotland, so if you like to use them be sure to bring some from home. Do not pack disposable washcloths – think of the environment!

Currency and Money In Scotland

17. How much cash should you bring to Scotland? Most places in Scotland accept major credit cards, such as Visa and Mastercard . American Express isn’t often accepted due to the high fees carriers have to pay.

Contactless payments are the preferred choice in Scotland, and Apple Pay is accepted almost everywhere. It is still worth carrying some cash with you, as there are still some places that accept cash only – usually small, independent shops that are located in remote areas.

It’s also useful to have some cash for tipping or paying for the bus (although contactless is now accepted on many buses in Scotland). I recommend carrying £200 cash at a time, and topping this up whenever you need to by withdrawing money from an ATM.

A note: Always check with your bank to see what they will charge you for withdrawing cash from an ATM in Scotland.

18. Money changers don’t give you a good exchange rate (they have to make money somehow!). If you would like to bring cash with you to Scotland, I recommend going to your bank and purchasing currency there.

Whenever I travel overseas, I just use my credit card and withdraw cash from the first free cash withdrawal ATM I find. There are many free cash withdrawal machines throughout Scotland that will give you a much better exchange rate than a money exchanger or bank.

19. A note on Scottish and English money. You can spend English pounds in Scotland – but you may not be able to spend Scottish pounds in England.

It’s a complicated issue – albeit a stupid one, seeing as both Scotland and England are part of the United Kingdom where the currency is the ‘Great British Pound’ (GBP). Basically, there are three banks that print money in Scotland – the Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank – and England has its own printers.

To save yourself the stress, you can use English pounds everywhere in the UK, but try to only spend Scottish bank notes in Scotland.

You cannot use Euros or USD in either England or Scotland.

Flying To Scotland

20. Book your flights directly with the airline. I use Skyscanner to see which routes are available and which airlines have the better/cheaper deal. Then I go to the airline’s website to book directly. This means that if there are any changes or cancellations to your booking, you can contact the airline directly for a solution, rather than going through third parties.

You can also book flights through a travel agent (they usually book directly through the airline too). Travel agents usually charge a fee to do the booking on your behalf, but they will also deal with the airline on your behalf if there are any issues.

21. Search for flights into Glasgow , Edinburgh , and Inverness . These are the main international airports in Scotland. You can also search for flights into London, and catch the train to Edinburgh, or book an internal flight to one of the Scottish airports. I recommend catching the LNER train and travelling First Class between London and Edinburgh/Glasgow- I love the journey!

Culzean Castle in South West Scotland

22. I recommend booking your travel with the same ticket or airline all the way to your final destination. That way, if there’s a delay and you miss your next flight, the airline will bump you onto the next flight.

Delays and flight cancellations are unfortunately pretty common now, so be prepared if something like this should happen.

23. Pack your valuables and essentials in your carry-on, just in case your luggage is delayed. Be sure to take a photo of the inside of your checked luggage too – in case you need to do an insurance claim for lost luggage.

Finlarig Castle in Killin

24. Try not to stress or worry too much about travelling to Scotland – worry is one of the most pointless emotions because we can never predict the future. To help curb the worry, be as prepared as possible. I believe things happen for a reason – especially delays.

Whenever I’ve experienced a delay in life, it has always been for a reason – delays have allowed me to capture the most beautiful sunsets, meet lifelong friends, and have even better experiences. My first trip to Scotland was cancelled – if this hadn’t happened, I would have never met my husband!

Accommodation in Scotland

25. Should you book your accommodation in advance or wing it? My advice is to always book your accommodation in advance . Covid-19 has changed the way we travel in Scotland, and there is a lot of pent-up demand to travel here. As soon as you know where you’re going, book your accommodation. There are limited choices even when booking 3 months in advance!

26. I use Booking.com to search for accommodation in Scotland. This website has the largest range of hotels, bed and breakfasts, and self-catering accommodations for Scotland. I will always compare the price on Booking with the accommodation direct and book the better deal/price.

The Border Hotel in the Scottish Borders

27. If booking your accommodation with Booking.com – make the booking on your mobile. They sometimes have mobile-only specials that will save you more money!

28. Top sheets aren’t really a thing in Scotland. A bed usually has a fitted sheet, with the duvet on top, and sometimes an extra blanket for extra warmth. Just go with it.

Food and Drink

A fish supper/fish and chips in Scotland

29. Should you book all your restaurants in advance? In some places – yes. Here are the areas I recommend you pre-book:

Most restaurants on Friday and Saturday night from May- September (book a couple of weeks or several days in advance)
Edinburgh (on weekends in the summer in particular) at least 1-2 weeks in advance
The Witchery By The Castle. This restaurant in Edinburgh is hugely popular with tourists, so I recommend you make a booking one month in advance or earlier to ensure you get a table for dinner. You can make a booking via their website .
The Isle of Skye during the tourist season (May – September) at least 2 weeks in advance
Small villages that only have a few restaurants

Don’t go overboard with booking everything – my advice is to book the restaurants that are must-visits for you, and leave some time for you to discover hidden gems on your travels. If you spot somewhere you might like to have dinner during your wanderings, pop in and see if there’s a table available for that night or the following night.

The Witchery By The Castle in Edinburgh

30. Haven’t got a restaurant booking? Try to eat outside the peak times. I’ve secured tables without having a booking at some of Scotland’s most popular restaurants by eating outside the peak times in summer:

10am -11.30am for brunch/lunch
2.30pm – 4pm for lunch
4pm – 6pm for dinner

31. A nice backup plan to have is to visit a local grocery store and pick up some local food from there. Enjoy a picnic in a scenic spot, or take it back to your accommodation (this is when self-catering accommodation comes in handy!).

Kilchoman beach whisky tasting

32. Try the following local Scottish food and drink:

Full Scottish Breakfast (tattie scones will change your life)
Steak Pie with Roast Tatties
Cullen Skink
Scotch Pies
Scottish seafood from one of the many seafood restaurants on the coast or the islands
Fish and Chips
Scone with jam and clotted cream (in that order)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Porridge with whisky (popular on Islay)
Whisky (try a whisky from each whisky region – Lowland, Highland, Speyside, Islay and Campbeltown).
Irn Bru (fizzy drink/pop)

A traditional Scottish steak pie is something you must try in Scotland

33. The most common grocery stores you’ll find in Scotland are Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Marks and Spencer (M&S) , and Waitrose . Co-op stores (similar to a 7/11, dairy, or corner store) have a good range of basic groceries, and you’ll find these in most towns and villages. Spar is another brand that carries basic groceries.

34. Most of the grocery stores above will have a £3 meal deal, which includes a sandwich, snack and a drink. These are very popular, and great to pick up if you have a long drive or hike planned. Look out for these meal deals in a refrigerated section.

35. The vast majority of pubs and restaurants in Scotland cater to all dietary requirements and will have gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. There are some fantastic vegan restaurants in Scotland – use the Happy Cow app to find vegan-friendly restaurants.

Driving and Transport In Scotland

One of Scotland’s steepest roads – Bealach na Ba

36. Fuel (petrol) is currently priced from £1.55 per litre. Yes, it’s expensive at the moment!

37. If you hold a full driving license from your country of residence you can hire a small vehicle and drive with that license in Scotland. You generally do not need an international driver’s license . If your driver’s license is not in English, you may have to apply for an international driver’s license or have an English translation available.

You can take this quiz you can take to determine if you can drive in Scotland on your current license.

38. I recommend driving for a maximum of three hours a day . Any more than that, and you’ll get bored of being in the car and you won’t see much!

a car driving over kylesku bridge in the scottish highlands

The famous Kylesku Bridge on the North Coast 500

39. Waze and Google Maps are popular driving apps to help you navigate Scotland. They will give you a general idea of how long it takes to get from A to B, but I recommend always giving yourself extra time to reach your destination.

For example, it takes around 3 hours to drive from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness without stopping. If you’d like to stop and see the sights along the way, I would recommend allowing yourself 5-6 hours for the drive and sightseeing along the way. As a general rule, double your driving time if you plan on stopping along your driving route.

If you don’t plan on making any stops, add an extra 15 minutes to every hour it says it will take you to reach your destination. This will allow for traffic, road works and other common delays.

riding the harry potter train in scotland

Travel by train in Scotland

40. The roads in Scotland are typically narrower than roads in the USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Many roads in the countryside or more remote areas are single-lane, and some of the roads are made of shingle!

There are passing places on these single roads – and the rule of thumb is that you should pull into a passing place if it’s on your left. If its located on your right – stop next to it and let the other car pass by driving around you.

A quick wave of thanks is always appreciated if someone stops to let you pass by.

You will have to drive more slowly on these roads, so when looking at a map of Scotland, even though she looks like a small country, it does take you longer to drive to your destination than you’d assume!

For more tips, read this guide on driving in Scotland for the first time .

Did you know that we provide private driving tours in Scotland ? We can organise a day trip or multi-day tour for you and take you wherever you want to go! Visit our website Kiwi and Haggis Tours for more information.

hop on hop off bus in edinburgh, scotland

The Hop On, Hop Off bus in Edinburgh

41. Car hire gets booked up very quickly due to the high demand for travel to Scotland. The price of car hire has also increased drastically since the pandemic. Be sure to book your car hire well in advance. I recommend Celtic Legend or Auto Europe (a car rental comparison site) for booking your car hire.

42. If you’re using public transport, you can purchase train tickets and bus tickets 3 months in advance.

How To Not Look Like A Tourist In Scotland

taking a selfie on the isle of skye in scotland

43. A note on your Scottish ancestry – some Scots will roll their eyes if you bring up that you’re related to Mary Queen of Scots or Robert the Bruce *.

Some Scots also don’t like it if you claim you’re Scottish, but were born and raised in another country. I’m telling you this so you can be prepared if, in the middle of a conversation, you proudly announce your Scottish heritage and you get a muted response. This has happened to me plenty of times! I don’t take it to heart – I’m proud of my Scottish ancestry, and it’s the reason I became so interested in visiting Scotland in the first place.

I think it’s great that so many people feel passionate about their Scottish heritage and want to visit their ancestral home. This has done wonders for Scottish tourism – and has kept the history and culture alive all around the world. Just don’t expect others to be as excited as you are!

*Fun fact: I actually am related to Robert the Bruce! He’s my 23x great-grandfather and I love visiting areas in Scotland where he once visited.

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Sitting next to my 5x great grandfather’s grave in Scotland

44. Don’t make assumptions about the Scots – they don’t all drink whisky, play the bagpipes down at the local pub, speak Gaelic, eat haggis, and travel via standing stones.

Think of it this way – what’s an annoying stereotype from your country? What annoys you about tourists when they visit your country?

Modern Scotland is different from what is marketed around the world. Most Scots will choose beer or wine over whisky, go out for dinner at an Indian/Italian/Chinese restaurant, and jet off to Europe for a sunny holiday.

On the flipside, many Scots are proud of their history, and love to chat about it too – especially those who work in the tourism industry.

Be open-minded when you visit Scotland – learn about modern Scotland too – it’s pretty interesting!

sitting in the bunnahabhain chair in islay, scotland

Hanging out on the Isle of Islay

45. I don’t want the above two points to make you feel uneasy about visiting Scotland, because the Scots are some of the kindest, most hospitable people on earth! They have amazing wit, are generous, and love to have a good time.

Try staying in a bed and breakfast, to experience Scottish hospitality at its finest!

Read more: 10 Must-Sees in Scotland You Can’t Miss

46. The Scots are passionate about sustainability and looking after the environment – so my advice is to think carefully about what you pack and use during your trip to Scotland. Do not pack or use single-use products, such as make-up wipes, cotton buds, and plastic bottles.

Instead, pack reusable facecloths, a water bottle, reusable shopping bags, and washcloths (or just use your hands!). Please recycle when in Scotland – if you can’t find a recycling bin, just ask a shop, pub, or restaurant if you can use theirs!

For more helpful hints, check out my blog post on tips for sustainable travel in Scotland .

Important, Final Scotland Travel Tips

47. Join my Facebook group, Scotland Travel Tips , if you haven’t already. There is plenty of helpful information to help you plan your trip in this group – be sure to use the search function to find information on the area you want to visit.

48. If you’d like a shortcut to planning your Scotland trip, I created the Ultimate Scotland Travel Bundle which contains an eBook, 70-page printable planner, and 7 must-see Scotland travel planners which list all the must-sees in Scotland’s major tourist destinations. It will save you hours and hours of searching the internet (and wading through misinformation!).

49. My most comprehensive product for Scotland planning is my Planning A Trip To Scotland course . This course features over 70 videos and covers every aspect of planning your trip- from creating your itinerary, to booking your trip, learning how to get around using public transport, money saving tips, travel inspiration and so much more! I created it with my friend and Lonely Planet Scotland writer, Kay from The Chaotic Scot. Between us, there is nothing we don’t know about Scotland travel!

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Carrick Castle, a hidden gem in the Cowal Peninsula

50. And finally – have a great time in Scotland! I have a saying, and that is it’s impossible to plan a bad trip to Scotland .

After reading this article, you now know the most common questions that travellers ask – so you are already equipped with some solid knowledge on travelling to Scotland!

Try not to stress if you don’t get everything ticked off your bucket list, or if your flight is delayed – Scotland has a magical way of bringing you into the present moment and enjoying what’s in front of you.

Have an amazing time in Scotland, and please share this article if you found it useful!

Are there any tips you’d add to this list? Leave a comment below and help out your fellow travellers!

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Vickie Wyatt

Saturday 16th of March 2024

Congratulations on new baby, seeing Scotland has been a life long dream, I’ve never traveled except neighboring states and we drove, it is a gift from my nephew and we are traveling together. And driving in Scotland. I too have Scott ancestry paternal 2 x great grandfather James Bankhead. During my travel research I was surprised at how many places and areas called Bankhead,the only thing I know is most family were miners including my dad Roy Bankhead was a coal miner, but I’m not doing any ancestry research I just want to see Scotland, I’m so happy to have this opportunity I don’t care if we have any hiccups. We have a few places I want to see but the rest is whatever we decide to see.

Wednesday 18th of October 2023

Thanks for the tips........these will come in handy when make plans.

Frenney Olivia Lobo

Tuesday 10th of October 2023

Hi Yvette, very informative article and Scotland is a very welcoming and beautiful country - greenery, clean air, clean roads, clean everything. I would like to add a point here as I am guessing this article is from covid times. I travelled to Scotland in Sep. 2023 from Dubai, UAE to Aberdeen airport.

My friends in Scotland told me that Scottish currency notes are accepted in England too now (worth a check). I was skeptical of bringing Scottish currency to UAE for exchange however I was also able to exchange it at the exchange house (though not at the Dubai airport) and got the same exchange rate as GBP sterling.

To travel by train and book tickets I used the "train app" and it came very handy, hassle free and paper free.

To the edible must try list you could also add the fruit jams with whisky, gin or champagne and the fruit flavoured delectable homemade gins from the distillery (I got from Stirling Distillery)

Scotland is very beautiful and anyone who loves nature, tranquility and the countryside would quickly fall in love with this place. Hope to visit again - “Haste ye back”

Warm regards,

Saturday 14th of January 2023

Hi I'm coming over this April I want to see as much as I can in the month I'm there

Laura Weems (Clan Wemyss)

Thursday 1st of September 2022

I absolutely love your blog! Is there a way to follow it, get email updates, etc? Thank you!

Yvette Webster

Monday 5th of September 2022

Aww thank you- you certainly can, the best thing to do is sign up to my newsletter: wayfaringkiwi.com/sign-up/ xx

Hi Laura, I give regular updates on my Facebook page and Instagram account (instagram.com/wayfaringkiwi11) and I also send out regular Scotland newsletters! You can sign up for that here: wayfaringkiwi.com/sign-up/

50+ AMAZING Travel Quiz Questions and Answers

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Test yourself with these travel quiz questions and answers! From capital cities to geography, see how many of these travel questions you can get right!

Do you love travelling and think you know the world inside out? Do you think you can beat your friends and family to be crowned the ‘King or Queen of Travelling’? If you answered yes, then this is the ultimate travel quiz.

If you’re looking at hosting a fun quiz or having your friends over for a travel trivia night, these travel quiz questions and answers are perfect at testing your world knowledge and geography.

In this quiz you’ll find lots of questions on fun travel trivia, flag quiz questions, world geography trivia, and there’s even a travel picture quiz in there for you too.

I’ve always loved a good pub quiz, but recently I’ve been doing about 3 quizzes a week. Once thing I’ve quickly learned is I’m quite good at general knowledge but I really know my travel trivia questions. Whenever there’s a travel round my eyes light up.

I always feel that being a travel blogger I’ve got a bit of an unfair advantage when it comes to travel trivia, but hey, I’m not complaining. One of the reasons I love travelling so much is learning about different cultures and societies. I’ve always said travelling is the best education in the world because you just learn so much.

While I’ve been locked up inside I wanted to come up with these travel quiz questions and answers to test your world knowledge.

If you fancy hosting your own virtual quiz then hopefully you can use some of these questions. First of all, let’s see how many you can get right!

Also, if you enjoy this quiz, then make sure you take my Countries Quiz Questions here. This is one of my most popular quizzes so see how you can do! And this one is a bit more niche, but try and take on my USA Trivia Questions too.

If you’re looking for some other fun quizzes to do, then make sure you check out my other site Ultimate Quiz Questions . This site is packed with the world’s best quizzes on every topic, so enjoy!

And if you need a little inspiration or information, check out my other site Fun Facts About . This website is full of interesting facts that’ll blow your mind, so take a look now!

50 Travel quiz questions

1. There are two countries that are completely land-locked in South America – name one of them?

2. Which is the only US State to have a one syllable name?

3. What is the line of latitude 23.5° north of the Equator more commonly known as?

4. Which European capital was built on 14 islands?

5. In 1993, ‘Ayers Rock’ also became known by its Aboriginal name – what is this name?

6. Which island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea is also known as the ‘Island of Spice’?

7. In which country is there a natural gas pit nicknamed the ‘Door to Hell’ that has been burning since 1971?

8. In which country would you find the currency ‘baht’?

9. If you were having a cocktail at Bodeguita del Medio in Havana , Cuba, what would you be drinking?

10. What is Europe’s most mountainous country?

11. Which lake is called the ‘jewel of the Italian lakes’?

12. In which country is the world’s highest waterfall?

13. Who were the first two people to summit Mount Everest in Nepal? (Half a point each!)

14. Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

15. Where would you find the Callanish ?

16. Which capital city has a name that means “good airs” in English?

17. What is the only country in the world to be ruled by an Emperor?

18. What island in San Francisco Bay was the site of an almost escape-proof prison?

19. What is the largest country in Africa?

20. Which capital city has the most Michelin stars in the world – London, Paris or Toyko?

21. Which two cities did the original Orient Express travel between? (Half a point each!)

22. What is the deepest lake in the world?

23. Which two countries are the Iguazu Falls part of? (Half a point for each!)

24. In 1976, Saigon in Vietnam changed its name to…?

25. What is the most southerly capital city in the world?

26. What’s the capital of Australia?

27. Which country has more lakes than the rest of the world combined?

28. Which river formed the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA?

29. What is the only country in the world not to have a rectangular or square flag?

30. Which landlocked sea is 422m (1,385ft) below sea level?

31. How many islands does Australia have within its maritime borders – 82, 822, 8,222?

32. Germany’s flag is made up of what three colours?

33. By land area, which is the biggest state in the USA?

34. On which Caribbean island can you swim with pigs?

35. Which famous cocktail originated in the Raffles Hotel, Singapore?

Travel quiz: Picture round & flags

So, how many of these travel trivia questions do you think you got right? Did you find it easy or hard?

Right, it’s time for the answers. Fingers crossed you got more than 50%!

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Travel trivia: Questions and answers

1. What country is completely land-locked in South America? Bolivia or Paraguay . They are both landlocked despite right in the middle of South America.

2. Which is the only US State to have a one syllable name? Maine . This one was an easy one, right? If you want some more US Trivia Questions , open up this quiz and see how well you can do.

3. What is the line of latitude 23.5° north of the Equator more commonly known as? The Tropic of Cancer

4. Which European capital was built on 14 islands? Stockholm . The whole of Sweden actually has over 221,800 islands, making it the most in the world.

5. In 1993, ‘Ayers Rock’ also became known by its Aboriginal name, what is this name? Uluru . This is to respect the Aboriginal people as the custodians of the land.

6. Which island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea is also known as the ‘Island of Spice’? Grenada . You can get some damn good rum from there too.

7. In which country is there a natural gas pit nicknamed the ‘Door to Hell’ that has been burning since 1971? Turkmenistan . Google the pictures, it’s crazy.

8. In which country would you find the currency ‘baht’? Thailand

9. If you were having a cocktail at Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, Cuba, what would you be drinking? A mojito . This drink was invented in this bar.

10. What is Europe’s most mountainous country? Switzerland

11. Which lake is called the ‘jewel of the Italian lakes’? Lake Como

12. In which country is the world’s highest waterfall? Venezuela

13. Who were the first two people to summit Mount Everest in Nepal? (Half a point each!) Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary . This is one of the harder travel trivia questions!

14. Which country has the longest coastline in the world? Canada

15. Where would you find the Callanish? The Isle of Harris in Scotland . You can read all about it here ! Basically, it is Scotland’s version of Stonehenge dating back thousands of years. It really is fascinating.

16. Which capital city has a name that means “good airs” in English? Buenos Aires in Argentina . Hopefully you knew that one.

17. What is the only country in the world to be ruled by an Emperor? Japan . The current emperor of Japan is Naruhito.

18. What island in San Francisco Bay was the site of an almost escape-proof prison? Alcatraz . Now you can take tours of Alcatraz to see what life would have been like in the prison.

19. What is the largest country in Africa? Algeria . This is one of those geography trivia questions that always comes up.

20. Which capital city has the most Michelin stars in the world – London, Paris or Toyko? Tokyo . I always think this question is quite surprising!

21. Which two cities did the original Orient Express travel between? (Half a point each!) Paris and Istanbul

22. What is the deepest lake in the world? Lake Baikal in Russia.

23. Which two countries are the Iguazu Falls part of? (Half a point for each!) Argentina and Brazil

24. In 1976, Saigon in Vietnam changed its name to…? Ho Chi Minh City . If you’re planning of visiting this city, you can check out my Vietnam packing list to help you on your way!

25. What is the most southerly capital city in the world? Wellington . This is such a beautiful city to visit.

26. What’s the capital of Australia? Canberra . Come on, you got this one, right? This is one of those travel questions and answers that a lot of people get wrong!

27. Which country has more lakes than the rest of the world combined? Canada

28. Which river formed the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA? Colorado

29. What is the only country in the world not to have a rectangular or square flag? Nepal . This is a great road trip trivia question when you’re travelling with the family.

30. Which landlocked sea is 422m (1385ft) below sea level? The Dead Sea bordering Jordan and Israel. It’s the one where you can’t sink due to the high concentration of salt!

31. How many islands does Australia have within its maritime borders – 82, 822, 8,222? 8,222 . I visited one of them at Lord Howe Island last year. It’s definitely not what you’d expect but it’s incredibly beautiful!

32. Germany’s flag is made up of what three colours? Black, red and yellow . The same as Belgium but the lines are in a different configuration.

33. By land area, which is the biggest state in the USA? Alaska . This was the second last state to be incorporated into the United States of America in 1959.

34. On which Caribbean island can you swim with pigs? Bahamas . It sounds weird but it’s become such a popular tourist attraction these days. I just had to ask this in my vacation quiz!

35. Which famous cocktail originated in the Raffles Hotel, Singapore? The Singapore Sling

Travel trivia: Picture round answers

(Landmark = 1 point, capital city = 1 point)

1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

2. Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

3. Golden Gate Bridge, USA

4. Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

5. Taj Mahal, India

Travel quiz: Flag answers

(Flag= 1 point)

3. Colombia

4. South Africa

5. Thailand

In total there are 55 points up for grabs in this travel and tourism quiz. The question is, how many did you get? You can let me know in the comments below!

Did you enjoy my travel quiz questions and answers? If so, make sure you share it with your friends and family! Test them and see how they do. I bet you can beat them though.

And don’t forget you can take the Ultimate Countries Quiz and the ever popular Funny Quiz Questions . All you sports fans can take on my Sports Quiz too. If you enjoyed these questions from around the world, then you’ll love these quizzes too!

Also, make sure you check out our quizzes about Great Britain and England over on the Great British Bucket List. They’re really enjoyable too!

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7 thoughts on “50+ AMAZING Travel Quiz Questions and Answers”

52 out of 55. Decent quiz, I enjoyed that. Thought the Hell pit was in Uzbekistan for some reason. I thought the island of spice was Cuba… Idiot Knew Callanish was Scottish but answered as Ireland when doing the quiz.

That’s a great effort Craig, well done!

I didn’t do too well, but enjoyed it a lot. Just one small point: Germany’s flag is made up of the colours red, black and gold, not yellow. It dates back to the Prussian resistance against Napoleonic rule. Volunteer soldiers wore black uniforms with red buttons and golden trimmings. The colours became a symbol of freedom and nation. Thanks for the great quiz.

Thanks for the comment Jean. I’m glad you enjoyed the quiz, and it’s always good to have a bit more background information on Germany!

@Jean, Good photograph took. Thank you.

Santosh Saha

That was really fun idea. Although I didn’t do well on your test but it was actually really fun to learn new things about the world.

Hope to see your coming blog. Thanks for the post.

@Pradip Karki, Send me more quizzes. Thank you.

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1. Which of the below is Scotland’s biggest city (by population)?

2. Scotland has just eight cities. So, which of these places is classed as a town?

3. Approximately how many islands does Scotland have?

4. Which of these is NOT one of Scotland’s many islands?

5. Which of Scotland’s islands is most famous for its whisky?

6. Can you identify this Scottish island from just one photograph?

7. Where exactly are the isles of Lewis and Harris located?

8. One of these statements about Scotland is a lie. Spot the fib…

9. Speaking of lochs… is Loch Ness really the biggest loch in Scotland?

10. Scotland is home to one of Europe’s oldest living things. Can you name that thing?

11. Do you recognise this Scottish town from just one picture?

12. Which Scottish town is known as the ‘gateway to Ben Nevis’?

13. Can you name Scotland’s mystical horse head sculpture?

14. How tall is the The Old Man of Hoy, the UK’s tallest sea stack?

15. Which of these is NOT one of Glen Coe’s breathtaking Three Sisters?

16. Can you name this jaw-dropping Scottish cave?

17. Haggis is Scotland’s national dish, but do you know what its traditional primary ingredients are?

18. Was this ethereal photo taken in bonnie Scotland?

19. Can you name this famous cow, found in the Scottish Highlands and Outer Hebrides?

20. In km, how long is the Royal Mile in Edinburgh? It might be trickier than you think...

22. Considered one of the world's most scenic road trips, in what year was the North Coast 500 launched?

22. Finally, what colour is Scotland’s individual flag (NOT the Union Jack)?

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