1. Which Scottish actor made his final appearance in Doctor Who on New Year’s Day 2010? 
2. Perth celebrated a big anniversary in 2010, after receiving its Royal Charter in which year — 1210, 1410 or 1610? 
3. Scottish athletes voted Flower Of Scotland as the new anthem at the Commonwealth games in Delhi — which tune did it replace? 
4. Which Caribbean country was devastated by an earthquake on January 12? 
5. The first major curling competition planned to be played on Lake of Menteith since 1979 was cancelled for health and safety reasons — what name is given to such a competition?
6. Being a cheaper “aphrodisiac” than oysters, The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group predicted a doubling in the sale of what in the run-up to Valentine’s Day? 
7. The “Voice of Rugby”, Bill McLaren died in January — in which Borders town was he born — Peebles, Selkirk or Hawick?
8. Tim Burton directed a new version of Alice In Wonderland 
released in 2010 — who played the Mad Hatter?
9. Which British company was blamed for the creation of a huge oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico?
10. Jazz musician Jamie Cullum married which former model in January?
11. Which major sporting event took place in and around Vancouver between February 12 - 28?
12. Name the cage fighter who won the final series of Celebrity Big Brother?
13. The international food giant, Kraft, bought which Birmingham-based confectionary company in February? 
14. Jack Vettriano was presented with this year’s Great Scot award by inaugural winner Sir Jackie Stewart — can you name the TV presenter, author or rock star the artist beat to the title?
15. Well before Ireland’s recent problems, which member was the first in 2010 to benefit from a huge economic bailout by the 
European Union?
16. On February 19, which soap celebrated its 25th anniversary with a live edition?
17. What’s the title of the No. 1 album by Paisley-born singer Paolo Nutini that in 2010 was Best Album at the Ivor Novello Awards?
18. Timmy Murphy rode which 18-1 shot to victory in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr, the first home winner in 28 years?
19. A ship called the Cheonan was sunk with the loss of 46 sailors – which country is accused of sinking it?
20. After protracted disputes, an agreement was announced in March between the Royal Mail and which union?

Sunday Post Quiz Answers, January 2, 2011

1. David Tennant. 
2. 1210. 
3. Scotland The Brave. 
4. Haiti. 
5. A Bonspiel or Grand Match. 
6. Mussels. 
7. Hawick. 
8. Johnny Depp. 
9. British Petroleum (BP). 
10. Sophie Dahl. 11. The Winter Olympics. 
12. Alex Reid. 
13. Cadbury. 
14. Kirsty Young, Ian Rankin and Sharleen Spiteri. 
15. Greece. 
16. EastEnders. 
17. Sunny Side Up. 
18. Merigo. 
19. North Korea. 
20. The Communication Workers Union (CWU). 

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