Jumbo 635

[macpark]

Getting nowhere fast with this.

Help please for 54 across, 6 down and 31 across.

hopefully this will get me going again.

[geo0939]

Hi, 6d is Scotch Terrier

31a I have Mixed metaphors.(anag).

[geo0939]

Still thinking about 54a. I'll get back to you.

[geo0939]

Got it! Up to ones old tricks.

[macpark]

Thanks geo0939

I knew it was terriers but the first bit escaped me and now I know why! This was obviously set by an englishman who, unlike me, - a true Scots lass - doesn't know that the only thing that carries the title Scotch is whisky. Everything else, including the dog is scottish or scots.

But you have given me much help and I think I can get going again.

[geo0939]

I know exactly how you feel. I am an Ayrshire man (Burns country).

I had to grit my teeth as I typed it.