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Happy Hogmanay!

As we count down to the New Year, we hope you’re having a fantastic day, whether you’re preparing for celebrations or enjoying a quieter moment of reflection. To add some fun to your day, we’ve put together a quiz for you! Gather your family and friends, or take it on solo, and see how many answers you can get right.

You’ll find the answers at the bottom of the email—no peeking! Wishing you all the best for 2024. Have fun, and we’ll see you in the New Year!

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The Hidden Scotland Hogmanay Quiz

Round 1 - Festive Round

1. Which town celebrates New Year with a fireball display?

2. In what century was Christmas banned in Scotland?

3. Where in Scotland will you find free-range reindeer?

4. Who should be the first person through your door on New Year’s Day?

5. Which Scottish drink brand famously parodied The Snowman for their Christmas advert?

Round 2 - National Symbols/Icons Round

1. Who is known as Scotland’s National Hero?

2. Who is Scotland’s patron saint?

3. Which Scottish loch is supposedly home to our most famous monster?

4. What animal is on the royal flag of Scotland?

5. What is the Saltire?

Round 3 - Scottish History Round

1. Which Scottish King inherited the throne of England in 1603?

2. Where did Saint Columba establish his church in 563AD?

3. Which is the oldest university in Scotland?

4. Where were Kings of Scots traditionally crowned?

5. What is the oldest standing building in Edinburgh?

Round 4 - Scottish Geography Round

1. How many inhabited islands are there in Scotland?

2. Which Aberdeenshire town has the record for coldest temperature in Scotland?

3. What is Scotland’s deepest loch?

4. What is the Scottish mainland’s most easterly town?

5. Where would you find the East Neuk?

Find the answers below. Huge thanks to Graeme Johncock for this Christmas Quiz.

Plan your 2025 Adventures

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