Valiant Scot, perhaps (3)
I believe the answer is:
ian
'scot perhaps' is the definition.
(Ian is a common Scottish name)
'valiant' is the wordplay.
'IAN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ian that I've seen before include "- Botham, cricketer" , "Scotsman?" , "Scottish man's name" , "Scottish John" , "- - Wallace (baritone)" .)