QUEEN OPENS LOCH LOMOND

The video covers the opening of Scotland's Loch Lomond water supply scheme by the Queen, designed to meet industrial demands in central Scotland. The Queen activates the pumping mains, which will supply water to Grangemouth and the River Clyde. After the ceremony, a royal inspection tour takes place on a paddle steamer. The development, a result of 11 years of planning, significantly boosts Scottish industry by providing over 263 million gallons of water daily. The video concludes with a presentation to Princess Anne at Durham Cathedral.

What was the primary reason for the development of the Loch Lomond water supply scheme?

• To cater to the growing demands of industry in central Scotland

• To provide water for agricultural purposes

• To boost tourism in Scotland

• To create a new recreational area

Who inaugurated the Loch Lomond water supply scheme?

• The Mayor of Glasgow

• Her Majesty the Queen

• The Prime Minister

• Princess Anne

Which areas are supplied by the Loch Lomond water scheme?

• Grangemouth and the north bank of the River Clyde

• Glasgow and Stirling

• Inverness and Dundee

• Edinburgh and Aberdeen

How many years of planning did the Loch Lomond water supply scheme take?

• 8 years

• 15 years

• 5 years

• 11 years

Where did Princess Anne receive a presentation?

• Stirling Castle

• Loch Lomond

• Edinburgh Castle

• Durham Cathedral