What does the cryptic crossword clue "British vessels in Scottish waters (5)" mean?

The definition is "Scottish waters". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym of "British") + URNS (synonym of "vessels"); definition: "Scottish waters" The answer is BURNS.

British vessels in Scottish waters (5)

Times Cryptic #28555 | 20 Across | 2023-03-20 flower

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