Which country is the Isle of Harris a part of?
a) England
b) Scotland
c) Wales
d) Northern Ireland
Answer: b) Scotland
The Isle of Harris is part of a larger island. What is the name of this larger island?
a) Isle of Skye
b) Isle of Mull
c) Isle of Lewis
d) Isle of Jura
Answer: c) Isle of Lewis
What body of water separates the Isle of Harris from the Isle of Skye?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) North Sea
c) Irish Sea
d) Sound of Harris
Answer: a) Atlantic Ocean
Which type of textile is the Isle of Harris renowned for producing?
a) Silk
b) Linen
c) Wool Harris Tweed
d) Cotton
Answer: c) Wool Harris Tweed
The Isle of Harris is known for its stunning landscapes and beaches. What is the name of the famous beach with white sands and turquoise waters?
a) Luskentyre Beach
b) Stornoway Beach
c) Scarista Beach
d) Seilebost Beach
Answer: a) Luskentyre Beach
Harris is known for its rugged mountains. What is the highest peak on the island?
a) Ben Nevis
b) Sgurr Alasdair
c) Clisham
d) Ben Lomond
Answer: c) Clisham
What is the name of the largest village on the Isle of Harris?
a) Tarbert
b) Leverburgh
c) Stornoway
d) Scarista
Answer: a) Tarbert
The Isle of Harris is part of a group of islands known as what?
a) Inner Hebrides
b) Outer Hebrides
c) Orkney Islands
d) Channel Islands
Answer: b) Outer Hebrides
What is the name of the narrow strait that separates the Isle of Harris from the Isle of North Uist?
a) Sound of Mull
b) Sound of Islay
c) Sound of Harris
d) North Minch
Answer: c) Sound of Harris
The Isle of Harris is known for its remote and unspoiled landscapes. What is the Gaelic term often used to describe this sense of wilderness?
a) Sgian-dubh
b) Crofting
c) Uisge beatha
d) Uamh
Answer: d) Uamh
The Isle of Harris is famous for its weaving tradition. What is the name of the traditional weaving device used to create Harris Tweed?
a) Loom
b) Spindle
c) Wheel
d) Shuttle
Answer: a) Loom
Which of the following is a traditional Scottish sport often played on the Isle of Harris?
a) Curling
b) Shinty
c) Caber toss
d) Polo
Answer: c) Caber toss
What is the name of the main port village on the Isle of Harris, known for its ferry connections?
a) Tarbert
b) Leverburgh
c) Stornoway
d) Scarista
Answer: a) Tarbert
Which Norse king is believed to have given Harris its name?
a) King Harald
b) King Olaf
c) King Canute
d) King Eric
Answer: a) King Harald
What is the name of the sea loch that separates the Isle of Harris from the Isle of Scalpay?
a) Loch Ness
b) Loch Lomond
c) Loch Torridon
d) East Loch Tarbert
Answer: d) East Loch Tarbert
Harris is known for its picturesque coastline. What is the name of the bay on the eastern coast known for its dramatic cliffs?
a) Loch Tarbert
b) East Loch Tarbert
c) West Loch Tarbert
d) Loch Shiavinish
Answer: c) West Loch Tarbert
The Isle of Harris is part of the Western Isles council area. What is the Gaelic name for the Western Isles?
a) Eilean Siar
b) Hjaltland
c) Na h-Eileanan an Iar
d) Uibhist a Tuath
Answer: a) Eilean Siar
What is the name of the body of water located to the west of the Isle of Harris?
a) Irish Sea
b) North Sea
c) Atlantic Ocean
d) Firth of Clyde
Answer: c) Atlantic Ocean
The Isle of Harris is known for its Gaelic-speaking population. What is the Gaelic term for “thank you”?
a) Slàinte
b) Fàilte
c) Tapadh leibh
d) Uisge beatha
Answer: c) Tapadh leibh
The Isle of Harris has a rich history of religious sites. What is the name of the historic church on the island?
a) St. Magnus Cathedral
b) St. Clement’s Church
c) St. Mary’s Church
d) St. Columba’s Church
Answer: b) St. Clement’s Church
The Isle of Harris is known for its Gaelic music traditions. What is the name of the Gaelic song often performed on the island?
a) “Loch Lomond”
b) “Caledonia”
c) “Òran na Cloiche”
d) “Auld Lang Syne”
Answer: c) “Òran na Cloiche”
Which of the following is a bird species often spotted on the Isle of Harris, known for its distinctive call?
a) Bald Eagle
b) Osprey
c) Golden Eagle
d) Corncrake
Answer: d) Corncrake
The Isle of Harris is known for its scenic hiking trails. What is the name of the long-distance walking route that runs through the island?
a) West Highland Way
b) Hebridean Way
c) Speyside Way
d) Great Glen Way
Answer: b) Hebridean Way
What is the name of the village on the Isle of Harris known for its ferry terminal connecting to the Isle of Berneray?
a) Tarbert
b) Leverburgh
c) Stornoway
d) Scarista
Answer: b) Leverburgh
The Isle of Harris has a strong maritime heritage. What type of boat was historically used for fishing in the surrounding waters?
a) Yacht
b) Dinghy
c) Kayak
d) Birlinn
Answer: d) Birlinn
What is the name of the narrow peninsula on the Isle of Harris, known for its rugged coastline and hiking trails?
a) Mull of Kintyre
b) Butt of Lewis
c) Uig Peninsula
d) Bays Peninsula
Answer: c) Uig Peninsula
The Isle of Harris is known for its historical significance. What is the name of the standing stone that dates back to the Neolithic era?
a) Callanish Stones
b) Ring of Brodgar
c) Men-an-Tol
d) Stonehenge
Answer: a) Callanish Stones
What is the name of the bay on the west coast of the Isle of Harris, known for its stunning sunsets and wildlife?
a) Loch Tarbert
b) East Loch Tarbert
c) West Loch Tarbert
d) Loch Shiavinish
Answer: c) West Loch Tarbert
The Isle of Harris is known for its traditional craft of tweed weaving. What type of wool is commonly used to make Harris Tweed?
a) Merino wool
b) Alpaca wool
c) Harris wool
d) Virgin wool
Answer: d) Virgin wool
What is the name of the bay on the southeastern coast of the Isle of Harris, known for its picturesque scenery and wildlife?
a) East Loch Tarbert
b) Loch Shiavinish
c) East Loch Roag
d) Loch Bernera
Answer: a) East Loch Tarbert
The Isle of Harris is known for its rugged landscapes. What type of rock is common in the geological formations of the island?
a) Granite
b) Marble
c) Limestone
d) Basalt
Answer: d) Basalt
What is the name of the island located to the west of the Isle of Harris, known for its lighthouse and birdlife?
a) Isle of Skye
b) Isle of Scalpay
c) Isle of Mull
d) Isle of Jura
Answer: b) Isle of Scalpay
The Isle of Harris is known for its Gaelic heritage. What is the Gaelic term for the Harris Tweed produced on the island?
a) Plaid Mor
b) Clò Mòr
c) Leine Mòr
d) Fèileadh Mòr
Answer: b) Clò Mòr
What is the name of the loch located to the north of the Isle of Harris?
a) Loch Ness
b) Loch Lomond
c) Loch Seaforth
d) Loch Fyne
Answer: c) Loch Seaforth
The Isle of Harris is known for its Gaelic heritage. What is the Gaelic term for “welcome”?
a) Slàinte
b) Fàilte
c) Taigh
d) Uisge beatha
Answer: b) Fàilte
What is the name of the bay on the northern coast of the Isle of Harris, known for its stunning cliffs and sea stacks?
a) East Loch Tarbert
b) Loch Shiavinish
c) Loch Bosta
d) Loch Bernera
Answer: c) Loch Bosta
The Isle of Harris has a rich history of Viking influence. What is the Norse name for Harris?
a) Hjaltland
b) Eilean Siar
c) Innis Mhòr
d) Faroe Islands
Answer: a) Hjaltland
What is the name of the small island located to the east of the Isle of Harris, known for its bird population?
a) Isle of Skye
b) Isle of Scalpay
c) Isle of Mull
d) Isle of Jura
Answer: b) Isle of Scalpay
The Isle of Harris is known for its Gaelic heritage. What is the Gaelic term for “goodbye”?
a) Slàinte
b) Fàilte
c) Taigh
d) Tìoraidh
Answer: d) Tìoraidh
What is the name of the bay on the western coast of the Isle of Harris, known for its panoramic views and sunsets?
a) Loch Tarbert
b) East Loch Tarbert
c) West Loch Tarbert
d) Loch Shiavinish
Answer: c) West Loch Tarbert
The Isle of Harris has a strong fishing heritage. What type of fish is commonly caught in the waters surrounding the island?
a) Salmon
b) Tuna
c) Cod
d) Haddock
Answer: a) Salmon
What is the name of the village on the Isle of Harris known for its art galleries and craft shops?
a) Tarbert
b) Leverburgh
c) Stornoway
d) Scarista
Answer: b) Leverburgh
The Isle of Harris is known for its wildlife. What marine mammals are often spotted in the surrounding waters?
a) Dolphins
b) Orcas
c) Sea otters
d) Seals
Answer: d) Seals
What is the name of the bay on the eastern coast of the Isle of Harris, known for its scenic views and wildlife?
a) East Loch Tarbert
b) Loch Shiavinish
c) East Loch Roag
d) Loch Bernera
Answer: c) East Loch Roag
The Isle of Harris is known for its Gaelic heritage. What is the Gaelic term for “cheers” or “good health”?
a) Slàinte
b) Fàilte
c) Taigh
d) Uisge beatha
Answer: a) Slàinte
What is the name of the bay on the southern coast of the Isle of Harris, known for its sandy beaches and dunes?
a) East Loch Tarbert
b) Loch Shiavinish
c) Luskentyre
d) Loch Bernera
Answer: c) Luskentyre
The Isle of Harris is known for its historic architecture. What is the name of the ruined medieval church on the island?
a) St. Magnus Cathedral
b) St. Clement’s Church
c) St. Mary’s Church
d) St. Columba’s Church
Answer: c) St. Mary’s Church
What is the name of the bay on the northwestern coast of the Isle of Harris, known for its rugged coastline and hiking trails?
a) East Loch Tarbert
b) Loch Shiavinish
c) Uig Bay
d) Loch Bernera
Answer: c) Uig Bay
The Isle of Harris is known for its Gaelic heritage. What is the Gaelic term for “island”?
a) Eilean
b) Mull
c) Uamh
d) Taigh
Answer: a) Eilean
What is the name of the bay on the northern coast of the Isle of Harris, known for its sandy beaches and dunes?
a) East Loch Tarbert
b) Traigh na Cleabhaig
c) East Loch Roag
d) Loch Bernera
Answer: b) Traigh na Cleabhaig
