What extinct volcano forms the peak of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh?
Arthur’s Seat Salisbury Crags Calton Hill Castle Rock
Arthur’s Seat
What is the name of the official residence of the British monarch in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Castle St Andrew's House Palace of Holyroodhouse Balmoral Castle
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Which famous Edinburgh-born author created the detective character Inspector Rebus?
Alexander McCall Smith Ian Rankin Irvine Welsh Iain Banks
Ian Rankin
The Royal Mile connects two famous landmarks – can you name them both?
Calton Hill and Princes Street Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace Holyrood Palace and Scottish Parliament Edinburgh Castle and St Giles' Cathedral
Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
In which Edinburgh venue would you find the world’s largest annual arts festival?
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Edinburgh Hogmanay Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Edinburgh International Festival
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
What is traditionally thrown into the Heart of Midlothian mosaic on the Royal Mile for good luck?
A pebble Flower petals A spit (people spit on it for luck!) A coin
A spit (people spit on it for luck!)
Edinburgh is famously built on how many hills?
Six Five Nine Seven
Seven
Which famous Harry Potter location was allegedly inspired by Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard?
Hogsmeade Diagon Alley Knockturn Alley Hogwarts
Hogwarts
What colour is the stone used in most of Edinburgh’s Old Town buildings?
Grey (local sandstone – often called “Edinburgh grey”) Granite Marble Red sandstone
Grey (local sandstone – often called “Edinburgh grey”)
What is the name of the statue dedicated to a loyal Skye Terrier near Greyfriars?
Bobby the Brave Highland Hamish Wee Willie Greyfriars Bobby
Greyfriars Bobby
What’s the name of the extinct city beneath Edinburgh’s South Bridge, often visited on ghost tours?
Edinburgh Underground The Cowgate Catacombs Old Town Vaults Mary King’s Close
Mary King’s Close
Edinburgh’s New Town is a shining example of which architectural style?
Baroque Victorian Georgian Gothic Revival
Georgian
Which Edinburgh street is widely believed to have inspired Diagon Alley?
Grassmarket Cockburn Street Cowgate Victoria Street
Victoria Street
What is the name of Edinburgh’s famous underground vaults?
Edinburgh Vaults Niddry Vaults South Bridge Vaults Cowgate Tunnels
Edinburgh Vaults
Which annual event sees a torchlit procession up Calton Hill in December?
Beltane Fire Festival Edinburgh Christmas Market Hogmanay Street Party Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
What is the local name for the large volcanic hill next to Arthur’s Seat?
Castle Rock Calton Hill Blackford Hill Salisbury Crags
Salisbury Crags
What drink, created in Edinburgh in 1901, is famously more popular in Scotland than Coca-Cola?
Whisky Tennent's Lager Ginger Beer Irn-Bru
Irn-Bru
Which famous philosopher has a statue on the Royal Mile with a well-rubbed toe?
Walter Scott Adam Smith David Hume Robert Burns
David Hume
In what year did Edinburgh become the first UNESCO City of Literature?
2014 2000 2004 2008
2004
What’s the name of the famous pub located at the top of Victoria Street with a curved front and colourful façade?
The Last Drop Greyfriars Bobby Pub The Bow Bar The White Hart Inn
The Bow Bar
