The longer boil times increases Maillard reactions. This will create very specific flavors and characteristics required for many of those recipes (Especially the Scotch ales). I typically like to boil longer than normal (90-120 minutes). It gives a maltier and more rich character.
Although, there are many styles and recipes that don't work well with this method. If they say to do this, then do it.
Not sure about the invert sugars, but a quick search of Homebrewtalk gives some good results:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/invert-sugar-21645/
There are plenty more if you do a search.
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