What does the cryptic crossword clue "Part of Scotland originally inspiring Schubert song (5)" mean?

The definition is "Part of Scotland". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (first_letter="inspiring") + S (first_letter="Schubert") + LAY (synonym="song") = ISLAY; definition: "Part of Scotland" The answer is ISLAY.

Part of Scotland originally inspiring Schubert song (5)

Times Cryptic #28724 | 12 Across | 2023-10-03 flower

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