The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 11-30-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
- St. Andrew
- St. David
- St. George
Correct Answer: St. Andrew
Fact: As well as Scotland, St. Andrew is also the patron saint of several other countries like Ukraine and Barbados. His link to Scotland, a land he never set foot in, is based on several conflicting legends. One account claims that some of the saint’s remains were brought there by a monk in the 4th century, while others suggest that a bishop was the one to bring them to Scotland in the 8th century. Either way, St. Andrew was named the patron saint of Scotland in 1320, and November 30 is the day he is celebrated.
Question 2: Which is the longest freshwater loch in Scotland?
- Loch Lomond
- Loch Awe
- Loch Ness
Correct Answer: Loch Awe
Fact: Kilchurn Castle, seen in today’s image, sits on the northeastern shore of Loch Awe, the longest loch in Scotland, stretching approximately 15 miles. While Loch Awe is the country’s longest loch, its largest by area is Loch Lomond, and Loch Ness is the largest by volume. In fact, Loch Ness contains more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined! The word ‘loch’ is a Scottish and Irish Gaelic word that means ‘lake’ or ‘sea inlet.’
Question 3: What is Scotland’s national dish?
- Clootie dumpling
- Haggis
- Cranachan
Correct Answer: Haggis
Fact: Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish made from a mixture of sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs, minced with onions, oatmeal, suet, and spices, all encased in a sheep’s stomach. It has a rich, savory flavor and is often served with neeps and tatties—mashed rutabaga and potatoes. The national dish is traditionally enjoyed year-round, especially on St. Andrew’s Day and Burns Night, a celebration of the poet Robert Burns.