Obsolete one pound notes are not legal tender in England any more, but they are still worth one pound. The Bank of England has never renounced its promise to "pay the bearer on demand".
Most banks in England would probably accept them for account-holders. As for Scotland: From
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The new cupro-nickel coin was introduced on 21 April 1983 and the one pound note ceased to be legal tender on 11 March 1988. Bank of England £1 notes are still occasionally found in circulation in Scotland, alongside Royal Bank of Scotland £1 notes. This is because Scotland has no concept of Legal Tender, and any Sterling bank note, of any age, may be used provided the trader is content to accept it. The Bank of England will exchange old £1 notes for their face value in perpetuity.
So in theory, it's perfectly OK to spend your £1 notes in Scotland. Any bank ought to accept them as well, if you're having trouble finding acceptance.
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