This crossword No. 9299 clues and answers were published on Mon 21 Feb 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9299 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Scottish castle and royal residence : BALMORAL
5-across – Highest point : ACME
9-across – Confess : ADMIT
10-across – Scottish singing and dancing event : CEILIDH
11-across – Drinks and ice cream counter : SODAFOUNTAIN
13-across – North American country : CANADA
14-across – Discount : REBATE
17-across – Unplugged : DISCONNECTED
20-across – Afternoon performance : MATINEE
21-across – Bring up – an increase in pay : RAISE
22-across – Rod used for punishment : CANE
23-across – Carefully considered : MEASURED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Bill – magistrate : BEAK
2-down – Ridicule : LAMPOON
3-down – Leaving port : OUTWARDBOUND
4-down – Source of stability : ANCHOR
6-down – Porcelain : CHINA
7-down – Improved : ENHANCED
8-down – Army body preparing trenches etc : PIONEERCORPS
12-down – Scholarly – unrealistic : ACADEMIC
15-down – Artist”s studio : ATELIER
16-down – Addition to building : ANNEXE
18-down – The Devil : SATAN
19-down – Repair : MEND
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.