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Theatrical warning to Scottish clan? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

campbell

'scottish clan?' is the definition.
(Clan Campbell, a Highland clan)

'theatrical warning' is the wordplay.
'theatrical' becomes 'camp' (I've seen this before).
'warning' becomes 'bell' (a bell might be used as a warning).
'camp'+'bell'='CAMPBELL'

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for campbell that I've seen before include "Donald --, died in 1967 on Coniston Water" , "Donald of "Bluebird" fame - Sol of Arsenal fame" , "Malcolm --, who was killed in his boat Bluebird on Coniston Water" , "Old clan" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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