Scottish notes are not legal tender

Post by **joette** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:04 pm

But if you are resident in England & a frequent visitor to Scotland & often have Scottish notes then YES it is worth fighting your corner.
The local shops refuse my Scottish notes at their peril!! I am quite

but when my hackles are raised

Lets just say they don't!I am happy to provide details for interested parties & it includes the withdrawal of my patronage.

Post by **Tracey** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:30 pm

To be fair to some shop assisitants, baring in mind many of them in central London are foreign nationals, i should image that a good proportion of them have never seen a Scottish bank note and the days of taking the word of a complete stranger that the note is legitimate in this climate of counterfiet money floating about freely is a risk most are not willing to take. Also the banks adding to any confusion by bringing out new prettier bank notes doesnt help.
Although Scotland and England are attached we do have differences

and like anywhere you visit you should respect their ways.
I often have a mix of Scottish and English notes and have never been refused acceptance as payment. One sandwich bar where i work thinks i accept French Franc's as change