Scotsman Factfinder's 15 March

[slipnot]

6d. covering of rough hair (4) f?l?
7d. modern Greek dance (7) r?m???a
18d. Supporting surfaces or material supports
(8) ?????n?s
30a Order to levy money under a rate (7) p?e?e?t
Any help gratefully received.

[tyrepill]

30a Precept

[JMR27]

6d fell
7d romaika

have you got 27a ?

[JMR27]

18d I think it's bearings

[slipnot]

Thanks very much to Tyrepill and JMR for your help - much appreciated. No I haven't worked our 27a and didn't post it as I originally had 23d as eye-worm, but think it is loa-worm. If I find 27a, I'll post it up.
Thanks to you both once again.

[JMR27]

hi slipknot and thanks for your answer. I thought loa as well but was put off as I can't find it in Chambers which this compiler tends to use all the time.

Re 13a - did you go for bine or vine?

[slipnot]

I have 'vine' - must be honest and had to look up bine after you've posted it! Thought bine was a specific plant, but see it also refers to a type of tendril, so I really don't know as crossword compiler can be sneaky! Still looking for tidal bore but getting nowhere fast! .... and also 15d! Not finding it easy this week.

[JMR27]

15d is stash
I agree, it's very tricky this week. I think the prize should be a week at a health farm - my head's aching!

[slipnot]

Thanks for stash. Was at Stobo health spa this week and I think I'm worse now!

[slipnot]

Assuming 'bearings' is correct, thus 27d is ?a?r. Found 'yair' - scots word meaning 'fishtrap on a tidal river'. The nearest I've got so far and if nothing else comes to light, I'll use it.