The Royal Quiz

Question 1 of 10

When Mary Queen of Scots was a girl, she sheltered here from the army of the English King Henry VIII.

Who was Henry trying to force Mary to marry?

His son Edward His uncle Gary His dog Tricksy

CORRECT! Henry VIII wanted Mary to marry his son Edward.

WRONG! Henry VIII wanted Mary to marry his son Edward.

Question 2 of 10

In 1594, a banquet was held in the Great Hall to celebrate the baptism of James VI’s first son Henry.

How was the fish course served?

On a bronze conveyor belt By a trained dolphin From a mechanical ship

CORRECT! The fish course was served to guests from a mechanical ship! Wow!

WRONG! The fish course was served to guests from a mechanical ship! Wow!

Question 3 of 10

On the wall of the Prince’s Tower is some graffiti. It is thought to have been carved by Prince Henry, eldest son of James VI.

What did Henry write about?

Football His dad His girlfriend

CORRECT! Henry's graffiti is all about his father, James VI.

WRONG! Henry's graffiti is all about his father, James VI.

Question 4 of 10

The Great Hall was built by King James IV to show off his wealth and good taste. It was the largest hall in Scotland.

What colour did James paint it?

Pretty Pink King's Gold Grubby Green

CORRECT! James painted the Great Hall in a shade known as King's Gold.

WRONG! James painted the Great Hall in a shade known as King's Gold.

Question 5 of 10

The Palace was built in 1530s as a luxurious, private home for the king and queen. It was lavishly decorated.

Who built the Palace?

Robert the Bruce Stirling Council James V

CORRECT! The Palace at Stirling Castle was built by James V.

WRONG! The Palace at Stirling Castle was built by James V.

Question 6 of 10

Mary Queen of Scots held three days of celebrations to mark the baptism of her son James at the castle.

What was the highlight of the event?

Scotland's first fashion show Scotland's first flying display Scotland's first firework display

CORRECT! The highlight of the celebrations was the first ever firework display to be held in Scotland!

WRONG! The highlight of the celebrations was the first ever firework display to be held in Scotland!

Question 7 of 10

Extravagant feasts were created in the great kitchens.

What ingredient were the Stewart monarchs particularly fond of?

Sugar Horse meat Chips

CORRECT! They were particularly fond of sugar.

WRONG! They were particularly fond of sugar.

Question 8 of 10

The castle was traditionally linked to King Arthur.

According to legend, what did King Arthur keep at Stirling Castle?

His square throne His round table His circular saw

CORRECT! King Arthur was said to have kept his round table at Stirling Castle.

WRONG! King Arthur was said to have kept his round table at Stirling Castle.

Question 9 of 10

King James VI is said to have had two symbols carved into the Palace’s stonework to protect himself.

What supernatural enemy was James so frightened of?

Zombies Witches Vampires

CORRECT! James VI was petrified of witches!

WRONG! James VI was petrified of witches!

Question 10 of 10

European kings often gave each other lions as gifts. They were living symbols of royalty

Where did James V probably keep his pet lion?

The Lion's Den The Cat's Basket The Puss's Parlour

CORRECT! The Lion's Den was where James V probably kept his pet lion.

WRONG! The Lion's Den was where James V probably kept his pet lion.