Northern England cities like Manchester and Leeds, nor the majority of Yorkshire. Northern England is not a homogenous unit, and some have entirely rejected the idea that the North exists as a coherent entity, claiming that considerable cultural differences across the area overwhelm any similarities. Through the North of England run the Pennines, an upland chain, often referred to as "the backbone of England", which stretches from the Tyne Gap to the Peak District. Other uplands in the North include the Lake District with England's highest mountains, the Cheviot Hills adjoining the border with Scotland, and the North York Moors near the
History of rugby union matches between England and Scotland Scotland on 44 occasions, England winning 16, Scotland 19 and nine matches were drawn. In these games, England scored 149 points, and Scotland 204. In the Five Nations (1910–1931 and 1947–1999), England played Scotland on 70 occasions, England winning 43, Scotland 19 and eight matches were drawn. In these games, England scored 946 points, and Scotland 688. In the Six Nations (2000–present), England have played Scotland on 18 occasions, England winning 14, Scotland 4 and one match has been drawn. In these games, England have scored 514 points, and Scotland 257. In other test matches, England have played Scotland on