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  • What was the result of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum?
    55% of voters chose to remain in the UK.
  • What is the name of the Scottish Parliament’s head?
    The First Minister
  • What historical event led to the formal union of Scotland and England in 1707?
    The Act of Union
  • Which city is known as the economic powerhouse of Scotland?
    Glasgow
  • What language is primarily spoken in Scotland?
    English
  • What are the two main regions of Scotland divided by the Highland Boundary Fault?
    The Highlands and the Lowlands
  • Which renewable energy source is Scotland particularly focused on due to its coastal winds and tides?
    Offshore wind energy and tidal power
  • Which famous mountain is located in the Scottish Highlands?
    Ben Nevis
  • What is the capital city of Scotland?
    Edinburgh
  • What is the name of the Gaelic-language television channel in Scotland?
    BBC Alba
  • Which sea is to the east of Scotland?
    The North Sea
  • Which sector has Scotland’s economy shifted towards in recent years, alongside oil?
    Renewable energy
  • What is the name of Scotland’s national flag?
    The Saltire
  • Which Scottish invention by Alexander Graham Bell is globally significant?
    The telephone
  • What is the population of Scotland?
    Around five million