Yes, Tam. Both England and Scotland ceased to be independant sovereign states. The difference is in the understanding and implementation of the Treaty of Union. In true British fashion the Scots, like Walter Scott for example who signed himself NB for North Britain, considered that 'down South' was England whereas most English, even today, consider 'up North' as somewhere around Manchester or York. 'Anglo' can mean 'English' as in Anglo Irish football match but 'British' as in Anglo Irish agreement. So it's all the mind!!