Finally got around to doing this - with the strikes, etc I thought I would only get stuck on a phoneline for a few hours.
The lady on the phone said the flights are now linked - and I should be able to check in online for the Glasgow flight +24 and check in for the one to the US at the same time.
However - looking at MMB - it shows no difference - still under two bookings - no link (that I can see).
Should it show up does anyone know? Might need to call back - got to make sure I get the seats I want ;-) (excellent advantage living in Scotland - can queue jump our southern friends trying to check in at 23:59:59)