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