Cryptic crossword - The Scotsman 19/09/13

ACROSS

1 Do those looking for cheap items prohibit profit-seekers? (7-7)

9 Operating by horse over the land (2,5)

10 Have little time to scan the French foot pedal (7)

11 Hold onto popular policy, to exercise control (4,2,4)

12 Large casks can hold a great amount, we’re told (4)

14 Return service to north, as it’s quite close (3,3)

15 Have to lock up safe, holding rent (8)

17 Floods right away, with mass of troubles (8)

19 Is unable to get a book relating to a top university (6)

22 About to have man-power building temporary quarters (4)

23 Bailie contrived to build one tram stage (10)

25 Was well-educated humorous writer about to study? (7)

26 In the first place, I’ll take time to lay waste (7)

27 Sorry to have only one sign for US prisons (14)

DOWN

1 Did group have to 15 across, to deal with a system of pulleys? (5-3-6)

2 Set great store by goodwill, in consideration (7)

3 Hates to have main base built up (10)

4 It’s unnecessary to abandon ship, in style (6)

5 Turn one out, expected to be uncared for (8)

6 Find a large growth in the middle of the road (4)

7 May be about to distrust a final stronghold ... (7)

8 ... and is about to have a boy, skilful up to a point, showing common sense (14)

13 Girl went after sailor and worker in a lively dance (10)

16 For a second time, use ladder to sit on the fence (8)

18 Tear about on approach, getting on a bit (7)

20 Little boy adopted another one in chambers (7)

21 Left one man (and his dog) in a mine (6)

24 Is against having a top-notch object returned (4)