Characters from Dornoch and Lerwick ringing Wick trader? (8)

I believe the answer is:

chandler

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'wick trader?' is the definition.
'chandler' can be an answer for 'trader?' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'wick' bit.

'characters from dornoch and lerwick ringing' is the wordplay.
'characters from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'CHANDLER' is hidden within 'dornoch and lerwick ringing'.

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(Other definitions for chandler that I've seen before include "Raymond ..., British-American detective fiction writer" , "Dealer in provisions and supplies,for ships say" , "Candle maker" , "Author of Philip Marlowe thrillers, d.1959" , "Dealer supplying shipment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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