Despite my limited grasp of Scottish history it seems the 'old enemy' wasn't just England, it was the in-fighting and division between the Scottish nobility (many of French descent) which pitted clan against clan, highland against lowland. Self-interest ruled the divided nation and, as in all wars, it was the people who suffered.
During the time of Bruce and Edward I those who lived on either side of the Scottish border were subject to siege, homelessness, famine, crucifixion, rape, hanging etc. All people suffer when being used a pawns of war.
Recognition of a common enemy can unite a people, but to me, the enemy of Scotland was and is internal division (united we stand, divided .... etc !).
So, does the war go on? Probably not, the majority seem happy with the Scottish Parliament and it's limited powers. Not many want total devolution as advocated by the SNP. But for me (being English), as I've said, your enemy is within - it's your internal division.
And I don't mind if the Scots support two rugby teams - Scotland, and anyone who's playing England!!
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