What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lively around mid-May like the Highlands? (11)" mean?

The definition is "Lively". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FULL (synonym="FULL") + OF (synonym="OF") + BEANS (synonym="lively") = FULLOFBEANS; definition: "Lively" The answer is FULLOFBEANS.

Lively around mid-May like the Highlands? (11)

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