Thanks for responses.
I think there are a multitude of issues.
UK NATS could continue to provide the service, but tell me, what will it cost the Scots? There are some harsh realities if they go there own way. They will have their own taxation system......ours is bad enough without us footing the bill to keep them living the way they have been used to.
(Okay, I know about the creation of oil wealth).
Regulatory costs indeed. Where will ATCO's / Pilots et al be licensed and you might say EASA and all's well, but I know who I just paid for my latest licence and how it was all done online through OUR CAA.
As for commenting on covering the airspace, yes, it is UK at the moment, however The SNP no longer wish to be a part, so while we shall retain UK airspace, what shall we call that north of Hadrian's Wall?
Where is the radar sited that covers the airspace in question? Clee Hill certainly hasn't got that kind of range, so excuse my lack of knowledge on this front.
I presume the RAF will no longer be welcome to cross into the new airspace unless the whole military/defence issues are adequately resolved.
On a personal note, I hope my relatives are still of the 'No persuasion'!