@DelayReducer
I have been invited to sit my Stage 1 test however I have informed that I am putting my application on hold until July due to final year Uni exams. I am likely to go and do mine in Prestwick because from home (Manchester) they are pretty much equal distance, however, I expect it to be less busy on the roads heading up north rather than down south!
Regarding accomodation, I am probably going to book at a Premier Inn or anything local.