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The Arran Coastal Way quiz

1. When was the Arran Coastal Way officially opened?

A. 2003 B. 2005 C. 2007

2. What is the highest point of the Arran Coastal Way?

A. 430 m (1410 ft) B. 530 m (1740 ft) C. 630 m (2070 ft)

3. What is the shortest distance between Arran and mainland Scotland?

A. 3 miles (5 km) B. 8 miles (13 km) C. 13 miles (21 km)

4. Which of these species is found on the Isle of Arran?

A. fox B. grey seal C. magpie

5. Which of these rare breeds is NOT found on the Holy Isle?

A. Eriskay ponies B. Golden Guernsey goat C. Soay sheep

6. Which religious group has a retreat on Arran?

A. Buddhist B. Catholic C. Muslim

7. Which ducal family had its seat at Brodick Castle?

A. Argyll B. Hamilton C. Rothesay

8. Which cave is not found on Arran?

A. Black Cave B. Preacher's Cave C. Spider Cave

9. Hutton's Unconformity radically changed beliefs about the age of the earth. When did geologist Hutton notice it?

A. 1787 B. 1807 C. 1827

10. How old are the stone circles of Machrie Moor?

A. about 1800-2000 years B. about 2800-3000 years C. about 3800-4000 years

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