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Thurso - Quiz
Contributed by: Ashworth
  • 1. In which country is Thurso located?
A) Iceland
B) Scotland
C) Canada
D) Australia
  • 2. Which famous river flows near Thurso?
A) River Thurso
B) Amazon River
C) River Thames
D) River Nile
  • 3. Which of the following is a popular outdoor activity in Thurso?
A) Surfing
B) Golf
C) Horseback riding
D) Ice skating
  • 4. What is the population of Thurso approximately?
A) 5,000
B) 9,000
C) 25,000
D) 15,000
  • 5. Thurso is part of which council area in Scotland?
A) Edinburgh
B) Highland
C) Aberdeenshire
D) Glasgow City
  • 6. Thurso is situated in which geographical region of Scotland?
A) Caithness
B) Ayrshire
C) Lothian
D) Fife
  • 7. What is the nearest airport to Thurso?
A) Glasgow Airport
B) Inverness Airport
C) Aberdeen Airport
D) Wick Airport
  • 8. Which industry is important to Thurso's economy?
A) Mining
B) Agriculture
C) Renewable Energy
D) Textile
  • 9. Which famous inventor's family links can be traced to Thurso?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Guglielmo Marconi
C) Thomas Edison
D) Nikola Tesla
  • 10. What continent is Thurso located on?
A) Europe
B) North America
C) Africa
D) Asia
  • 11. What is the climate of Thurso like?
A) Tropical
B) Desert
C) Maritime
D) Arctic
  • 12. Thurso is part of the North Coast 500 route that covers how many miles of Scottish coastline?
A) 516
B) 400
C) 700
D) 300
  • 13. Which famous scientist visited Thurso in the 19th century?
A) Albert Einstein
B) Marie Curie
C) James Clerk Maxwell
D) Isaac Newton
  • 14. What is the historic town that is located directly across the river from Thurso?
A) Halkirk
B) Scrabster
C) John o' Groats
D) Wick
  • 15. What is the Gaelic translation of the name 'Thurso'?
A) A' Bhaile Theòrsa
B) Gleann Thors
C) Inbhir Theòrsa
D) Craobh Thirso
  • 16. What is the name of the local football club in Thurso?
A) North Coast Athletico
B) Caithness United
C) Thurso FC
D) Highland Rovers
  • 17. What famous scenic route can be accessed from Thurso heading south?
A) Highland Tourist Trail
B) Loch Ness Drive
C) North Coast 500
D) Scottish Coastal Route
  • 18. What is the traditional attire of Thurso?
A) Sari
B) Kimono
C) Poncho
D) Kilt
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