Quote Originally Posted by Phil View Post
Exactly. I presume it would be less confusing to say 16th century or define it more closely as early, mid or late 16th century. The Stuarts were on the throne in Scotland at that time but I have never heard their reign used to define the period.
Hi Phil,

I think it is quite appropriate that we (non-Scots) get reminded from time to time that other people have a different take on history and culture. It would only be polite, to my mind, to use the words or language of a country to describe events of that country.

Regards

Chas