T-shirts1.When was the ‘Lordship of the Isles’ broken up?
a. 1493
b. 1693
c. 1893
King James IV stripped the title of ‘Lordship of
the Isles’ from John MacDonald II, frustrated at
MacDonald’s inability to control western Scotland, and
retained it for the monarchy. The title is always now
inherited by the eldest male child of the
reigning monarch.
2.Where is the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre?
a. Elgin
b. Perth
c. Edinburgh
3.With which clan are the septs Burns and Caddell usually associated?
a. Campbell
b. MacLachlan
c. Donnaichie
4.What is the former Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College now known as?
a. University of Strathclyde
b. University of Paisley
c. University of Wishaw
5.Who began the first authentic collection of tartans in 1815?
a. Highland Society of London
b. Royal Scottish Academy
c. Royal Scottish Museum
6.The antlers of a red deer stag need how many points to be a ‘royal stag’?
a. eight
b. ten
c. twelve
All male deer in Scotland have antlers that are grown
and shed each year. They use their antlers during the
mating season to fight other male deer in order to
attract mates. A stag with 12 points on it is a ‘royal
stag’, and one with 14 points is an ‘imperial stag’.
7.What does the name ‘Macpherson’ mean?
a. son of Donald
b. son of Malcolm
c. son of the parson
8.Who won the TV talent show The X Factor in 2007?
a. Michelle McManus
b. Leon Jackson
c. Darius Danesh
9.In heraldry, what is the correct name for all the parts of a coat of arms?
a. establishment
b. achievement
c. component
10.During which century did the native capercaillie bird become extinct?
a. 17th
b. 18th
c. 19th