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Are you looking for an Edinburgh Quiz? You’ve come to the right place!

Edinburgh is such a fascinating city. There is so much to know about it and whether you are a local or a visitor, you’ll love answering the questions of this Edinburgh trivia quiz.

It’s also a great opportunity to learn some fun facts!

You will find all sorts of questions about Edinburgh including trivia, multiple-choice and picture rounds.

So, are you ready? Grab a pen, gather your team (or thoughts if you are on your own) and let’s dive into the ultimate Edinburgh Quiz.

Quiz Questions about Edinburgh, Scotland

In this first section, you will discover all the questions about Edinburgh. The answers are further down. So grab a pen and let’s get started!

Round 1: Edinburgh General Knowledge Quiz Questions

Camera obscura in edinburgh
  1. What is Edinburgh’s Gaelic name?
  2. Scott Monument is named after which Scottish author?
  3. Who is the patron saint of Edinburgh?
  4. Who created Edinburgh’s ‘bigfoot’ sculpture?
  5. On which summit does Edinburgh Castle sit?
  6. At the entrance of which graveyard can you find Bobby?
  7. What was the name of the lake that used to be located in Princes Street Gardens?
  8. Why can you find the Union Jack at Edinburgh Castle?
  9. What type of geological formation is Arthur’s Seat?
  10. Which engineer born in Edinburgh is known for inventing the telephone?

Round 2: Edinburgh General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Questions

Edinburgh Deans village
  1. Which city was the capital of Scotland before Edinburgh?
    1. Glasgow
    2. Scone
    3. Dundee
    4. Perth
  2. When did The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh gain UNESCO World Heritage status?
    1. 1985
    2. 1990
    3. 1995
    4. 2002
  3. Why do people of Edinburgh spit on the Heart of Midlothian?
    1. For good luck
    2. To gain wealth
    3. To show disgust
    4. To gain Health
  4. What is the size of Edinburgh in square km?
    1. 214 Square Km
    2. 264 Square km
    3. 294 Square km
    4. 344 Square km
  5. Where can you find the statue of  Abraham Lincoln in Edinburgh?
    1. Old Calton Cemetery
    2. Scott Monument
    3. Edinburgh Castle
    4. The Balmoral Hotel
  6. Which area in Edinburgh has the highest population density?
    1. Old Town
    2. Bruntsfield
    3. Stockbridge
    4. Leith Walk
  7. What is the population of Edinburgh (2021)?
    1. 345,000
    2. 456,000
    3. 543,000
    4. 654,000
  8. Where can you find the unfinished National Monument?
    1. Calton Hill
    2. Arthur Seat
    3. Royal Mile
    4. Princes Street Gardens
  9. What is the name of the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland (located in Edinburgh New Town)?
    1. Rock House
    2. Hill House
    3. Peak House
    4. Bute House
  10. What percentage of the population of Edinburgh voted to remain during the Brexit Referendum?
    1. 24%
    2. 44%
    3. 54%
    4. 74%

Round 3: Edinburgh Movies & TV Shows Quiz Questions

Victoria street in Edinburgh
  1. Who played the role of Sean Sullivan in “Festival” a Drama/Comedy movie set in Edinburgh, directed by Annie Griffin?
  2. In the movie Death Defying Acts in what year Harry Houdini was on a world tour and reached Edinburgh?
  3. Where in Edinburgh Hallam Foe meets an Administrator who gives him a job in the movie Hallam Foe?
  4. Which production house animated the movie “The Illusionist” in Edinburgh?
  5. Who played the role of Bruce Robertson, a corrupt cop who lives in Edinburgh in the black comedy crime film “Filth”?
  6. After 20 years abroad, who returns to Edinburg and reunites with his old friends in the movie T2 Trainspotting?
  7. Which actor from Edinburgh played the role of Olympic athlete and missionary Eric Liddell, in the Oscar-winning 1981 film Chariots of Fire?
  8. Who was the first  Edinburgh actor to portray the role of fictional British secret agent James Bond?
  9. Victoria Street is known as the real-life version of which famous fictional street?
  10. In which historical romantic drama available on Prime can you see several locations across Scotland including Edinburgh?

Round 4: Edinburgh History Quiz Questions

Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh
  1. Who established the town of Edinburgh as one of Scotland’s earliest royal burghs in the 12th century?
  2. Which war was ended when the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton was signed in 1328?
  3. Who murdered David Rizzio the secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots at Holyroodhouse Palace on 9th March 1566?
  4. In what year was the Stone of Scone returned to Edinburgh as a symbolic gesture of goodwill between the English and Scots?
  5. In what decade the Fringe festival started?
  6. Toward the end of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms who occupied Edinburgh city?
  7. Where in Edinburgh did Mary Queen of Scots give birth to the future King James VI?
  8. What animal lived in Edinburgh Castle when the 78th Highlander Regiment brought on returning from Sri Lanka in 1838?
  9. Who rediscovered the Scottish honours in 1818 at Edinburgh Castle?
  10. In what century The University of Edinburgh was founded?

Round 5: Edinburgh food Quiz Questions

Full scottish breakfast
  1. Which animal’s blood is used to make Stornoway black pudding?
  2. What is Porridge, a traditional Scottish breakfast, made of?
  3. What type of food is the Cullen skink?
  4. What are Arbroath smokies made of?
  5. What type of food is Cranachan?
  6. What type of pudding is made of liver, heart and lungs of sheep
  7. What is the biggest food festival in Edinburgh?
  8. How do they serve Haggis at Los Cardos, a Mexican restaurant in Edinburgh?
  9. What is the name of the Potion Bar in Edinburgh?
  10.  In which cafe on George IV Bridge did JK Rowling write parts of the Harry Potter books?

Round 6: Edinburgh Music Quiz Questions

Edinburgh Circus Lane

Here are some quiz questions about artists, bands or musicians from Edinburgh but also music venues and music festivals in Edinburgh.

  1. In what year MTV Europe Music Awards were held in Western Harbour in Edinburgh?
  2. Who was the lead singer of the alternative rock band Garbage?
  3. Which guitarist from Edinburgh is known for his collaboration with Elton John?
  4. Who was the lead singer for the 1980s post-punk band Orange Juice?
  5. Which Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter’s debut album was Until the Traffic Stops, released in 2008 on Bellevue Records?
  6. Which Edinburgh artist was originally a member of the post-punk band Josef K?
  7. Which singer from Edinburgh has released the albums, We Are Science, Morning Dove White, and Danny the Dog?
  8. Which band, formed in Edinburgh, sang “January”, “Magic” and “Just a smile”?
  9. Which Edinburgh-born musician used to play the accordion with Silly Wizard?
  10.  What is the largest theatre in Edinburgh?

Round 7: Edinburgh sport Quiz Questions

Edinburgh river walk
  1. In which year did Scotland (and Edinburgh) hold the Commonwealth Games for the first time?
  2. Which Scottish sprinter won the gold medal in the 100m sprint race at the 1980 Olympics?
  3. Where does Edinburgh’s professional rugby league team play their home games?
  4. How old should the player be to participate in the Open rugby festivals in the Edinburgh Sevens Rugby Festival?
  5. How many medals did Scotland win in the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh?
  6. Who got the first goal of 2018 for Hearts of Midlothian in a Scottish Cup tie against Hibs?
  7. Which season Edinburgh City won the East of Scotland Football League Premier Division title for the first time?
  8. How many gold medals did Scotland win in the 1970 Commonwealth games in Edinburgh?

Round 8: Fun Quiz Questions about Edinburgh

Camera Obscura in Edinburgh Scotland
  1. What are the names of the giraffes at the Omni centre?
  2. The design of Edinburgh New Town was based on a famous flag, which one is it?
  3. What is the name of the artificial slope in central Edinburgh often referred to as “the biggest electric blanket in the world”?
  4. What is the name of the bear (statue) in Princes Street Gardens?
  5. What happened to Nils Olav, a penguin from Edinburgh Zoo, in 2008?

Round 9: Edinburgh travel quiz questions

Edinburgh Old Town Library Bar
  1. Which Edinburgh station is the second largest in Britain?
  2. How many airports are there in Edinburgh?
  3. How many tram lines are there in Edinburgh?
  4. If you are going from Edinburgh to London, is it quicker to drive or to take the train?
  5. True or False. Edinburgh is further north than Copenhagen.
  6. What is the name of the regional rail carrier that serves Edinburgh?
  7. What is the second biggest train station in Edinburgh?
  8. What is the airport code of Edinburgh Airport?
  9. True or false – You can use the Oyster Card in Edinburgh.
  10. Which station is located at Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX?

Round 9: Edinburgh Picture Quiz

Name the landmarks in the photos below. Each correct answer will score 1 point.

Edinburgh picture quiz landmarks

Questions and Answers about Edinburgh, Scotland

You can now discover the answers. To make it a bit easier and avoid the back and forth, we’ve included both answers and questions.

Round 1: Edinburgh General Knowledge Quiz Answers

  1. What is Edinburgh’s Gaelic name? Dun Eideann
  2. Scott Monument is named after which Scottish author? Sir Walter Scott.
  3. Who is the patron saint of Edinburgh? St. Giles’ High Kirk.
  4. Who created Edinburgh’s ‘bigfoot’ sculpture? Eduardo Paolozzi.
  5. On which summit does Edinburgh Castle sit? Castle Rock
  6. At the entrance of which graveyard can you find Bobby? Greyfriars Kirkyard
  7. What was the name of the lake that used to be located in Princes Street Gardens? North Loch
  8. Why can you find the Union Jack on Edinburgh Castle? Because it’s (still to this day) a military base for the British army.
  9. What type of geological formation is Arthur’s Seat? A volcano
  10. Which engineer born in Edinburgh is known for inventing the telephone? Alexander Graham Bell

Round 2: Edinburgh General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Answers

  1. Which city was the capital of Scotland before Edinburgh? Scone
  2. When did The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh gain UNESCO World Heritage status? 1995
  3. Why do people of Edinburgh spit on the Heart of Midlothian? For good luck
  4. What is the size of Edinburgh in square km? 264 Square km
  5. Where can you find the statue of  Abraham Lincoln in Edinburgh? Old Calton Cemetery
  6. Which area in Edinburgh has the highest population density? Leith Walk
  7. What is the population of Edinburgh (2021)? 543,000
  8. Where can you find the unfinished National Monument? Calton Hill
  9. What is the name of the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland (located in Edinburgh New Town)? Bute House
  10.  What percentage of the population of Edinburgh voted to remain during the Brexit Referendum? 74%

Round 3: Edinburgh Movies & TV Shows Quiz Answers

  1. Who played the role of Sean Sullivan in “Festival” a Drama/Comedy movie set in Edinburgh, directed by Annie Griffin? Stephen Mangan.
  2. In the movie Death Defying Acts in what year Harry Houdini was on a world tour and reached Edinburgh ? 1926.
  3. Where in Edinburgh Hallam Foe meets an Administrator who gives him a job in the movie Hallam Foe? Balmoral Hotel.
  4. Which production house animated the movie “The Illusionist” in Edinburgh? Django Films.
  5. Who played the role of Bruce Robertson, a corrupt cop who lives in Edinburgh in the black comedy crime film “Filth”? James McAvoy.
  6. After 20 years abroad, who returns to Edinburg and reunites with his old friends in the movie T2 Trainspotting? Mark Renton.
  7. Which actor from Edinburgh played the role of Olympic athlete and missionary Eric Liddell, in the Oscar-winning 1981 film Chariots of Fire? Ian Charleson.
  8. Who was the first  Edinburgh actor to portray the role of fictional British secret agent James Bond? Sean Connery.
  9. Victoria Street is known as the real-life version of which famous fictional street? Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.
  10. In which historical romantic drama available on Prime can you see several locations across Scotland including Edinburgh? Outlander

Round 4: Edinburgh History Quiz Answers

  1. Who established the town of Edinburgh as one of Scotland’s earliest royal burghs in the 12th century? David I.
  2. Which war was ended when the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton was signed in 1328? First War of Scottish Independence.
  3. Who murdered David Rizzio the secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots at Holyroodhouse Palace on 9th March 1566? Lord Darnley.
  4. In what year was the Stone of Scone returned to Edinburgh as a symbolic gesture of goodwill between the English and Scots? 1996.
  5. In what decade the Fringe festival started? 1940s.
  6. Toward the end of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms who occupied Edinburgh city? Oliver Cromwell.
  7. Where in Edinburgh did Mary Queen of Scots give birth to the future King James VI? Edinburgh Castle
  8. What animal lived in Edinburgh Castle when the 78th Highlander Regiment brought on returning from Sri Lanka in 1838? Elephant.
  9. Who rediscovered the Scottish honours in 1818 at Edinburgh Castle? Walter Scott
  10. In what century The University of Edinburgh was founded? 15th century.

Round 5: Edinburgh food Quiz Answers

  1. Which animal’s blood is used to make Stornoway black pudding? Pig.
  2. What is Porridge, a traditional Scottish breakfast, made of? Oats and Milk.
  3. What type of food is the Cullen skink? Soup.
  4. What are Arbroath smokies made of? Fish.
  5. What type of food is Cranachan? Dessert.
  6. What type of pudding is made of liver, heart and lungs of sheep? Haggis
  7. What is the biggest food festival in Edinburgh? Foodies Festival.
  8. How do they serve Haggis at Los Cardos, Mexican restaurant in Edinburgh? Haggis Burrito.
  9. What is the name of the Potion Bar in Edinburgh? The Cauldron.
  10.  In which cafe on George IV Bridge did JK Rowling write parts of the Harry Potter books? The Elephant House.

Round 6: Edinburgh Music Quiz Answers

  1. In what year MTV Europe Music Awards were held in Western Harbour in Edinburgh? 2003.
  2. Who was the lead singer of the alternative rock band Garbage? Shirley Manson.
  3. Which guitarist from Edinburgh is known for his collaboration with Elton John? Davey Johnstone.
  4. Who was the lead singer for the 1980s post-punk band Orange Juice? Edwyn Collins.
  5. Which Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter’s debut album was Until the Traffic Stops, released in 2008 on Bellevue Records? Alex Cornish.
  6. Which Edinburgh artist was originally a member of post-punk band Josef K? Paul Haig.
  7. Which singer from Edinburgh has released the albums, We Are Science, Morning Dove White, and Danny the Dog? Dot Allison.
  8. Which band, formed in Edinburgh, sang “January”, “Magic” and “Just a smile”? Pilot
  9. Which Edinburgh-born musician used to play the accordion with Silly Wizard? Phil Cunningham
  10.  What is the largest theatre in Edinburgh? Edinburgh Playhouse

Round 7: Edinburgh sport Quiz Answers

  1. In which year did Scotland (and Edinburgh) hold the Commonwealth Games for the first time? 1970
  2. Which scottish sprinter won the gold medal in the 100m sprint race at the 1980 Olympics? Allan Wells.
  3. Where does Edinburgh’s professional rugby league team play their home games? BT Murrayfield Stadium.
  4. How old the player should be to participate in the Open rugby festivals in the Edinburgh Sevens Rugby Festival? Over 35.
  5. How many medals Scotland won in the 1970 Commonwealth games in Edinburgh? 25 Medals.
  6. Who got the first goal of 2018 for Hearts of Midlothian in a Scottish Cup tie against Hibs? Don Cowie.
  7. Which season Edinburgh City won the East of Scotland Football League Premier Division title for the first time? 2005/2006 season.
  8. How many gold medals Scotland won in the 1970 Commonwealth games in Edinburgh? Six.

Round 8: Fun Quiz Questions and Answers about Edinburgh

  1. What are the names of the giraffes at the Omni centre? Martha and Gilbert.
  2. The design of Edinburgh New Town was based on a famous flag, which one is it? The Union Jack
  3. What is the name of the artificial slope in central Edinburgh often referred to as “the biggest electric blanket in the world”? The Mound
  4. What is the name of the bear (statue) in Princes Street Gardens? Wojtek
  5. What happened to Nils Olav, a penguin from Edinburgh Zoo, in 2008? He was knitted. He is now called Sir Nils Olav.

Round 9: Edinburgh travel quiz answers

  1. Which Edinburgh station is the second largest in Britain? Edinburgh Waverley Station
  2. How many airports are there in Edinburgh? One.
  3. How many tram lines are there in Edinburgh? One.
  4. If you are going from Edinburgh to London, is it quicker to drive or to take the train? Take the train (4h30). Driving would take about 8 hours.
  5. True or False. Edinburgh is further north than Copenhagen. True
  6. What is the name of the regional rail carrier that serves Edinburgh? Abellio ScotRail
  7. What is the second biggest train station in Edinburgh? Haymarket
  8. What is the airport code of Edinburgh Airport? EDI
  9. True or false – You can use the Oyster Card in Edinburgh. False
  10. Which station is located at Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX? Edinburgh Bus Station

Round 10: Edinburgh Picture Quiz Answers

  1. Edinburgh Castle
  2. St Giles’ Cathedral
  3. National Monument of Scotland
  4. New Scottish Parliament
  5. Palace of Holyroodhouse
  6. Forth Bridge
  7. Scott Monument
  8. Greyfriars Bobby
  9. Victoria Street
  10. Scottish National Gallery

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