Cryptic crossword - The Scotsman 02/10/14

Thursday’s puzzle...
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ACROSS

1 Left harbour in 13, 15 and 28 across (4)

3 Dunderheads may find it easy to go in different directions (10)

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10 Although left at church, working to become attached (5,4)

11 Combine to get pound back, at last (5)

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12 Broadcast away from landing area, in order to take off (5)

13 On paper, employee is about to take a drink (8)

15 Although having little energy after 1 across, runs into doormen (7)

17 Is about to turn into 8 down to get some left-overs (7)

19 I supposed to have erupted, in a way (7)

21 Gather liberal, when at university (5,2)

22 After 8 down, get material about the stars (8)

24 Put associate out of a royal residence (5)

27 Supports son with some money, commonly (5)

28 Did a fan have to stay to drink some ale? (9)

29 Work with teacher who’s a strong disciplinarian (10)

30 Spin doctor had the last word to give someone a little encouragement (4)

DOWN

1 After Italian runner, the French get a role that is very different (5,5)

2 Did a spinner run round to have the last over? (5)

4 Passes over some outlying regions (7)

5 It’s appropriate to accept society will make headway (7)

6 Great northern diver found at the end of last month (5)

7 Having to start last, a boy had no fixed limits (4-5)

8 Is considered part of the team (4)

9 Arrange delivery of small joint to workers on time (8)

14 Popped up again, having gathered in some fruit (10)

16 Praises up both sides involved in counter-attacks (9)

18 Artist had no time for cult sport organisation (8)

20 Lines up on decks in some outfits (7)

21 Is about to fall back after partial recovery ended (7)

23 Records old master, initially, at a top racing venue (5)

25 Following, in the main, behind the Queen (5)

26 May have to take a chance to assist another (4)

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