Pattern for the Ulster doctor? (7)
I believe the answer is:
paisley
This clue might be a double definition.
'pattern' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'ulster doctor?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.
'for the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for paisley that I've seen before include "Scottish town - bright pattern - Unionist Ian" , "Patterned fabric" , "Ian, politician or kind of pattern" , "Patterned textile originating in a Scottish town" , "Colourful pattern of the northern politician" .)