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Mathprof... no, not a location. The 'announced' is the usual indicator, relating to two words, the definition is the last three.

That’s what I figured. A nudge in the right direction of things Scottish would be appreciated.

Never mind. Just found it in Chambers.

My original guess too, but I got so fixated on it being a location that I overlooked the obvious. Thanks for getting me back on track, Malone.

Mprs. You have the answer contained in your post at 28. Sounds like....(you will need Chambers to confirm)

Mathprofrockstar, glad you got there!

All done - just cannot parse part 2 of “loud utterance of Shakespearean” clue... what’s the bit about jinxing casting director? Tx

hoodoo = jinx

then casting (away) the d(irector)

Grand!
Muchas gracias

I need a little more help to crack this. Now have SW and NE more or less filled.
I haven’t got either of the 7 letter answers, a steer on those would do it I think. Didactic person and Mars group.
Also still don’t see the seahorse one despite earlier advice.