some more that have me beat!! (1)a direction, to strike, towards the cape. (8)
(2) in the united states this would be Rockport. (10)
(3) in part be it here in Ayrshire. (5)
(4) in Fife the recess is over, with no final point reached. (5)
(5) Listen, for someone who almost made the rostrum. (5)
(6) search for the empty song. (6). (7) came across on endless mound. (6)
(8) Twirling Valley. (12).
Thanks for any help. PS. brain not working today, I think it's an age thing. LOL.