I’ve been watching the very first Hands Up for Trad Quiz and it’s fun! Have a watch and I’ll post the answers below.
Answers
1. Which famous folk festival started in 1992? (Celtic Connections)
2. What is Scotland’s official animal? The wolf, Roe Deer, Unicorn (It is thought the mythical beast was chosen, as its natural enemy is the lion – the symbol of England.)
3. Which clarsach player performed at Madonna’s wedding in Skibo Castle? (Jennifer Port)
4. What famous moothie player hails from Orkney? (Billy Jolly)
5. How long did the Stone of Destiny remain in Westminster Abbey? 400, 500 or 700 (700) year’s
6. Which artist had won Album of the year twice at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards? (Kathleen MacInnes)
7. Where is Scotland’s bridge over the Atlantic? (Seil. The Clachan Bridge was opened in 1792 – designed by Thomas Telford) Brought in K. James III.
8. Name the album on which a famous Skye accordion player made an track called Nelson Mandela’s Welcome to the City of Glasgow (Summer in Skye)
9. Which musician is nominated twice in two different bands in the 2017 Scots Trad Album of the Year? (Ryan Murphy)
Round 2
Name that picture.
1. Mohsen Amini
2. Fergie MacDonald
3. Ring of Brodgar
4. Rum, Egg, Muck
5. Kim Carnie
6. Gordon Duncan
7. St John’s Head
8. Jessica Burton
Round 3
Scots
Smirkled (smirked, smiled)
A gealltainn – promising
Snochtered (snorted)
Mheòmhraich mi – contemplating
Clishmaclavered (gossip)
A’ Sreathartaich – sneeze
Peched (tired out)
Blaigairt – brat
Round 4
Name that band
1. NUSA (Rory Campbell and Malcolm Stitt)
2. Saltfishforty (Tabasco Twist, Goosemusic. New album Bere)
3. Capercaillie (Balindore, Sidewaulk)
4. Fergie Macdonald (Geordie Macintosh of Grantown, 21st Album)
5. Julie Fowlis (Tha Mo Ghaol Air Àird a’ Chuain, Mar a Tha Mo Chridhe. New album Alterum)
6. Jock Tamson’s Bairns (The Braes Of Balquidder, A Jock Tamson’s Bairns)
7. Karine Polwart – The Sun’s Coming Over The Hill, Faultlines (new album Wind Resitance)
8. Blazin’ Fiddles (The Cascade Set, Fire On! New album The Key)
9. Kylie Minogue – I Should Be So Lucky
Quickfire
1. Which male member of Inyal also plays the clarsach? Robbie Greig *****
2. Which film did Julie Fowlis sing the theme tune to? (Brave)
3. Who is the fiddler in Julie’s band? (Duncan Chisholm)
4. Which famous Orkney Musician did Duncan play in a duo with? (Ivan Drever)
5. Which accordion player from Box Club played with Van Morrison? (Angus Lyon)
6. John Sommerville of Box Club also plays with the Treacherous Orchestra. How many albums have they made? (2)
7. Which Gaelic dance act made a track called Sub Disco? (Niteworks) Bonus point – what is the name of their 2015 album?
8. Robbie Shepherd retired from Take the Floor after how many years? (35)
9. Which member of Breabach supports Heart of Midlothian FC? (Ewan Robertson)
10. Which bearded guitar player who played with the loves Celtic FC and coffee? (Michael Bryan