Q.A famous balloonist+landed in Pitscottie scotland. Who was he + what year?
A.Vincent Lunardi, an Italian, made Scotland's 1st aerial voyage on Wed 5 Oct 1785. He took off in Edinburgh at 3pm & came down in Pitscottie at 4.20pm.
A.For Cupar hotels, try Eden House at 2 Pitscottie Rd, Cupar, KY15 4HF, on 01334 652510, or Meldrums at Main St, Ceres, Cupar, KY15 5NA, on 01334828286.
Q.Where is greanta green.
A.Gretna Green is in Scotland, on the border with England. It is famous, as a 1753 marriage law did not apply in Scotland, meaning under-21s could marry.
Q.Why is Scotch Corner on the A1 so called?
A.Scotch Corner is so named because it's a junction of roads leading to north east England and Scotland. It was built by the Romans in the 1st century.