- 1. What is the largest island in the Outer Hebrides?
A) Isle of Coll
B) Lewis and Harris
C) Isle of Barra
D) Isle of Rum
- 2. Which language is spoken by a minority of the population in the Outer Hebrides?
A) German
B) French
C) Gaelic
D) English
- 3. What is the capital of the Outer Hebrides?
A) Ullapool
B) Portree
C) Stornoway
D) Kirkwall
- 4. What body of water separates the Outer Hebrides from the mainland of Scotland?
A) The Minch
B) The Irish Sea
C) The English Channel
D) The North Sea
- 5. What traditional craft is the Isle of Harris famous for producing?
A) Pottery
B) Glassblowing
C) Harris Tweed
D) Weaving
- 6. Which ancient site on Lewis is known for its standing stones?
A) Stonehenge
B) Ring of Brodgar
C) Skara Brae
D) Callanish Stones
- 7. In which council area are the Outer Hebrides located?
A) Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
B) Perth and Kinross
C) Argyll and Bute
D) Highland
- 8. What is the name of the airport situated near Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis?
A) Edinburgh Airport
B) Heathrow Airport
C) Stornoway Airport
D) JFK Airport
- 9. Which famous Scottish author set a novel in the Outer Hebrides titled 'The Blackhouse'?
A) Peter May
B) J.K. Rowling
C) Alexander McCall Smith
D) Ian Rankin
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