- ... that according to clan tradition, the wife of chief Iain Ciar MacLeod had two of her daughters buried alive within the dungeon of Dunvegan Castle (pictured)?
- ... that the domesticated animal breeds originating from Scotland include the Scottish Fold cat, the Rough Collie of "Lassie" fame, and the Grice, a somewhat aggressive pig?
- ... that the German SMS Kronprinz was the only König-class battleship to escape damage at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May – 1 June 1916?
- ... that Flora Drummond was known as "The General" for her habit of leading Women's Suffrage processions wearing an officer's cap and epaulettes whilst riding a large horse?