CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Official crossing place (7,5)

9 Sets aside occasions to restrict medics without cover (9)

10/20 Dismantling NHS, boor joins top Tory

(5,7)

11/21 Neurologist can manipulate Southside MSP (6,8)

12 Banks are corrupt in the mid-west (8) 13 Self-centredness, perhaps, is in order (6) 14 Mighty heave almost capturing debtor facing fine (8)

17 Medium or impressively large portrait heads are not vulgar (3,5)

19 Just starting to get in car before heading to Scottish inlets (6)

21 See 11

23 It’s coming back around, having fought irregularly for a quick look (6)

25 Starts to feel sick after bit of fish turns, smells bad (5)

26 Pressing game in golf? (9) 27 Underwent change of heart, perhaps coaches lost one stuck in ground (12)

DOWN

2 Used train to arrive at Aberdeen Grammar, perhaps, in traditional style (3,6) 3 Scenes caused by sweetheart in pubs (7) 4 Disturbed rising star having final attempt (4) 5 End of the line for Tellytubby, busted about broadcast (3,5)

6 Architect of austerity hatched in Australia, so it’s said (7)

7 Runner Lynsey first finished last, but goes on and on (5)

8 Putting effort into taking pleasure in topless creating (12)

9/22/15 11Ac on 10Ac – Dodgy and in poor condition, like a frayed photocopier cable? (9,3,5,3,6)

16 Champions final mounts head off (8) 18 When Fringe Festival’s on beside a Georgian city? (7)

20 See 10 Across

22 See 9

24 Centres of knowledge and excellence hosting university break (4)