Cryptic Crossword - The Scotsman 18/03/13

Across

1 Join the services, in order to have some effect (4,4,5)

10 Managed to get Lauder organised (9)

11 A few had to take on many on the field of battle, at one time (5)

12 Peace-keepers might throw one off balance (7)

13 It’s unprofessional for a partner to turn right (7)

14 Girl had a lot of charm to scatter about (6)

16 Old dancer might be sad, leading to ding-dong (8)

18 It might be sensible to share a little, from the start (8)

20 A major airline having setback declines (6)

23 Get little time in a stable as surprise (7)

24 Used up rare tin to learn new skills (7)

26 Standard of ancient Rome as two better than par (5)

27 Old lady had to sign for stores (9)

28 American fellow’s with-it, showing real diplomacy (13)

Down

2 Ran off with old top-grade instrument (5)

3 Branch out to grow sprout or mushroom (7)

4 It’s the talk of the town, at term-time (6)

5 Probability of having dance with eccentric characters (8)

6 Performing with one getting second refrain (2,5)

7 Is able to contend with new part, in the end (9)

8 Start to go on patrol, and wave to pioneer (6-7)

9 Let’s share out, and point to lack of care (13)

15 Settles down close by, and refuses to move (4,5)

17 Dresses up group for a long time (8)

19 Work fast with you, we’re told, when well-off (7)

21 Takes a chance with stream, yet gives the game away (7)

22 Have to equip an old man to follow the fleet (6)

25 It’s an excuse for a politician to take one on (5)