[spireitematt]

I'd like to comment on 0762's addition to his original post #257.

Thankfully on all my visits to various parts of England, I have never come across any negativity towards the Scots as encountered by your nephew. I have met English people on holidays abroad and have been welcomed as a friend and acquaintance on every occasion. Long may it continue.

When I lived in England Ritchie, albeit on the south coast and in the 90s I encountered some of it. Mostly condescending, ignorant, pish but occasionally it crossed into violence on an evening out. I always took care to bland my accent out when I was in pubs etc.

That said I never had any problems living in Birmingham,london or Liverpool. The people were absolutely great there. The best thing about England is the English people - its Westminster I can't stand.

Majority of English people can't stand Westminster.