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