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What do you know about Scotland?

Write down as many thing as you can think of. 

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

1. Aberdeen
2. Edinburgh
3. Glasgow
4. Inverness

2. Approximately how many islands does Scotland have?

1. 120
2. 330
3. 550
4. 790

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

1. Islay
2. Colonsay
3. Rum
4. Bute

4. One of these statements about Scotland is a lie. Spot the fi

1. Scotland is home to the world’s tallest hedge
2. Scotland has more redheads than any other country
3. Scotland recognises four official languages
4. Scotland's deepest lake is called Loch Morar

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

1. Yes, by volume
2. Yes, by surface area
3. No, only by reputation
4. Honestly, no idea!

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

1. Fortingall Yew, an ancient yew tree
2. Jurupa Oak, an ancient oak tree
3. Wisdom, a 68-year-old albatross
4. Jonathan, a sea turtle aged 180+

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

1. Sheep’s heart, lung, liver and stomach
2. Egg, sausage meat and breadcrumbs
3. Cow’s tongue and stomach
4. Pork blood, pork fat and oatmeal

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

1. Red and white
2. Blue and white
3. Blue and yellow
4. Red and blue