Scottish Field Crossword No 1

[longefoy]

15 Across More honestly heard regret in seven type T-U-R. Presumably TRUER, but I don't understand 'seven type'?

[aelmpvw]

there's a tr7 car?

[1ozzy]

TR= seven type, with rue inside.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frieze_group

[donny48]

Something to do with clue 7 ?

[dannyk13]

Truer - rue(regret) inside TR ( Triumph TR7)

[1ozzy]

p2: TR (translation and 180° rotation)

Within the Wiki page posted.

[dannyk13]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_TR7

[1ozzy]

So, which one do you think the setter had in mind Danny?

[dannyk13]

Having used the word 'type' I think the car.

[1ozzy]

15 Across More honestly heard regret in triumph (5)

I'd then think the car.

Googling "seven type tr" didn't mention Triumph motor cars, rather Frieze groups.

[dannyk13]

I googled Triumph TR7

[dannyk13]

The OP has a wide choice here but they all add up to TR..

[aelmpvw]

i'd heard of triumph tr7 but i haven't a clue what ozzies link is about

[longefoy]

Thank you everyone! I think the TR car is the more likely choice - perhaps the setter is a Scottish car enthusiast!

Best wishes to you all for 2017

[aelmpvw]

^ until i read it

[1ozzy]

Whilst we're on the subject, I think the TR7 + 8 where the worst in the range, give me a 2 - 6 any day and I'd be a happy camper ;-)

[dannyk13]

I think Frieze group is a bit too obscure.

[aelmpvw]

i wasn't impressed with any of them, they should have stuck to motorbikes

[1ozzy]

They did build good bikes Ael, had a 650 twin back in the seventies, classic.

Not knowing the difficulty rating of the Scottish Field xword I wouldn't know how obscure the setter is.

[dannyk13]

I had a Triumph 2000 and couldn't fault it.

[1ozzy]

The Triumph Stag is another classic I'd happily be seen in, or even better own and drive, soft top with the hood down of course ;-/