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My 27D ends in ING. Is that right?

Thanks marca, I have it now.

Yes. Think of a Scottish/N.English word

I have 27D . . stuff for burning.
But still miles off.
Any nudge for 'Part closely observed'?

It's not dot but dog and the answer is TAG.

Oh yes . . . I think I can see where this is going.
Haven't filled in all the blanks yet, but I know that I need to ask for help from above to finish.
Very enjoyable, very clever puzzle.

Nelson - past and scand. I can't see any significance in these words though the first word of the title is a big hint it seems.

SCAND is an old word (past) for 'examined closely'.

I meant I can't see any significance in the words in the pink cells.

I am trying to work that out, too.

Here is the logic I am applying:

The action of the three word phrase has affected all these entries.