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Running your own round for a Wednesday night in Edinburgh

Hosting a Wednesday pub quiz in Edinburgh usually means writing every question yourself, and that takes hours. DeckOwl does not list quiz nights or venues, but it turns your own reading into a round you can use.

  • Multiple-choice rounds with four options and one correct answer
  • True/false questions for quick starters between longer sets
  • Short answer questions with explanations for the answer sheet
  • Printable PDF or DOCX copies on the Plus plan
Example general knowledge trivia for an Edinburgh round
Which extinct volcano sits in Holyrood Park above central Edinburgh?Arthur's Seat. It is an extinct volcano, and its ridge is one of the best-known walks in the city.
Which Edinburgh-born author created Sherlock Holmes?Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born in Edinburgh in 1859 and wrote the Holmes stories from 1887 onward.
Which rail bridge across the Firth of Forth opened in 1890?The Forth Bridge. It is a cantilever bridge, and its design made it a landmark of Scottish engineering.
Which monument on Princes Street honours the novelist Walter Scott?The Scott Monument. It is a Gothic tower completed in 1846.
True or false: Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh.True. He was born there in 1850 and later wrote Treasure Island and Kidnapped.
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Rounds from your own notes

Upload a PDF, slides, DOCX file, plain notes or a photo of a page and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations.

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Plus exports to PDF and DOCX, so you can print answer sheets or send the round to a co-host. QTI and Moodle XML are on the Pro plan.

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Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, DOCX file, notes or a photo of the page you want to quiz on.

Pick the question type

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, then check the explanation for each question before the night.

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Download a PDF or DOCX copy for the round. Plus adds exports; the free plan studies in the browser only.

Upload notes on Scottish history, local landmarks or general knowledge, and the generator writes multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions. Each question comes with an explanation, so the host can settle a dispute at the bar without checking a phone.

Exports to PDF and DOCX are on Plus at $39 a year or $7.99 a month. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations a month and no credit card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Many hosts run rounds of about 10 to 15 questions, split into themed sets. Choose a length that suits your crowd and the time you have.

What general knowledge topics work well for an Edinburgh quiz?

Scottish history, Edinburgh landmarks, literature by Edinburgh-born writers and science all make reliable rounds. Upload your own notes on those subjects so the questions match what you have checked.

Can I export the quiz to PDF?

Yes, PDF and DOCX export are on the Plus plan at $39 a year or $7.99 a month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Does DeckOwl list pub quizzes in Edinburgh?

No, DeckOwl does not list quiz nights, venues or times. It creates the questions and explanations so you can run your own round.

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