Thanks fisbangwallop, I take it from your post although you recommend FL55 it is possible to go into the Scottish TMA VFR. I'm curious if I can or not. On a recent visit to NATS I spoke to London Info who informed me that I could get an Airways crossing clearence VFR for an airway that leads into Manchester so I may do that as well.
PS The NATs is well worth a visit. Very interesting.