Round
Three
Dedicated to General Scottish History
Question 1
Who led the Jacobite Uprising in 1745?
Question 2
Legend has it that this stone was used as part of the crowning ceremonies of
the kings of Dalriada and was used as a pillow by Jacob during biblical times.
What is its name?
Question 3
What battle was fought on Mary Queen of Scots’ last day of freedom before
going to England and eventually her death?
Question 4
A well visited sandstone statue, carved in 1814, stands overlooking the Tweed
Valley. Who does the statue depict?
Question 5
An archeological excavation of Melrose Abbey revealed a small conical casket
that is believed to contain whose heart?
Question 6
One of the largest Celtic Hill Forts in Scotland stands beside one of the largest
Roman Fortified Garrisons in the Tweed Valley. What is the name of this hill
fortification?
Question 7
Why did Raibert Ruadh MacGregor get the name Rob Roy?
Question 8
Where is Sir Walter Scott buried? (Be specific! In the ground will not qualify
as a correct answer.)
Question 9
On 22nd November 1869, a little clipper ship was launched from Scott and Linton's
shipyard at Dumbarton. She bore a name that was to become famous and today she
is the world’s sole surviving extreme clipper, an example of the highest
development of the fast commercial sailing ship. What is the name of this ship?
Question 10
What is the oldest golf course in the world?