Collapsing Towns in Scotland Quiz

What are the main reasons for the decline of many towns in Scotland as mentioned in the introduction?

• Natural disasters and climate change

• Lack of tourism and cultural events

• Economic shifts, depopulation, and industrial closures

• Political instability and war

What was the original purpose of Cloon Park Estate in Port Glasgow?

• To be a luxury residential area

• To house oil rig workers

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To accommodate shipyard workers

Which industry was central to Greenock's economy before its decline?

• Automobile production

• Technology and software development

• Shipbuilding and sugar refining

• Textile manufacturing

What cultural figure is associated with Dumfries, and what is the town's current challenge?

• Alexander Graham Bell; technological backwardness

• William Wallace; political unrest

• Mary Queen of Scots; lack of tourism

• Robert Burns; economic and infrastructural neglect

What major event in 2011 significantly impacted Stranraer's economy?

• The closure of a major coal mine

• The relocation of the Stena Line ferry terminal

• A devastating flood

• The opening of a new shopping mall

What has been a significant issue for the broader Inverclyde area over the last three decades?

• Increased tourism

• Rapid urbanization

• Technological advancement

• Steady depopulation

What happened to the village of Bothwellhaugh in North Lanarkshire?

• It became a major industrial hub

• It was submerged under Strathclyde Loch

• It was transformed into a tourist resort

• It was preserved as a historical site

Why was Polphail, often called Scotland's ghost village, never inhabited?

• It was too remote for residents

• It was converted into a wildlife reserve

• The planned oil yard never opened

• It was destroyed by a natural disaster

What historical event led to the abandonment of Beglan in the Highlands?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Highland Clearances

• World War II

• The Great Famine

What caused the sudden decline of Rattray in Aberdeenshire?

• A major economic recession

• A massive storm destroyed its harbor

• The discovery of a new trade route

• A devastating fire