What does the cryptic crossword clue "Firm in Russian city concerning for Scotland (9)" mean?

The definition is "Firm". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PERM (synonym="Russian city") + ANENT (synonym="‘concerning’ or ‘about’ in Scots") = PERMANENT; definition: "Firm" The answer is PERMANENT.

Firm in Russian city concerning for Scotland (9)

Times Cryptic #28993 | 19 Across | 2024-08-12 flower

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