Susan Swarbrick

'Folk ask what Sam Heughan is like in person. The truth? He’s warm and very likeable' The final series of Outlander is only a few weeks away so what is Sam Heughan really like? Here, Susan Swarbrick spills the beans on the man behind…

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'The Traitors star Harriet Tyce has a new novel out. Here is my verdict on it' Review: The Traitors' contestant Harriet Tyce has a new novel. Here's our verdict on her latest thriller

Review: The Edinburgh-born criminal barrister-turned-author was a contestant The Traitors, proving a huge viewer favourite thanks to her shrewd eye and knack for powerful rhetoric - so what's her new book like? @susanswarbrick.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social @wildfirebooks.bsky.social

Susan Swarbrick has interviewed Scottish actor Sam Heughan on several occasions, and she takes a look back ahead of Outlander's final episodes

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Five magical winter woodland walks with great places for warming food It’s no secret that I’m partial to a tree-lined stroll. Even through the winter months, when deciduous varieties are devoid of leaves, there is…

I’ve a soft spot for evergreen fir, spruce and pine, particularly on days when they are adorned with glistening frost or a dusting of freshly fallen, powdery snow. As balms for the soul go, I can highly recommend it, says @susanswarbrick.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social

North Lanarkshire was recently named as the most affordable place to buy a cottage in the UK.

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Susan Swarbrick picks some of her favourite spine-tingling locations to explore – all with a warming dram or hot chocolate not too far away

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'If you adore history or the outdoors, one of the sunniest and driest places in Scotland proffers boundless gems'

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'Outlander has been a victim of Scottish cringe... It is time to give it the long overdue kudos it deserves'

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We list some of the best ice cream shops to check out around Scotland, from farms and coastal gems to places packed with history and nature

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Some spectacular Scottish summer walks to enjoy, all with great cafes, restaurants or pubs in the vicinity 👇

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Here, we list some of our favourite 'destination dupes' around Scotland, from secluded beaches and island escapes to epic driving routes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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'Some hailed it an instant classic, others shuddered at the twee depiction of Scottish history'

What's our writer's verdict on Braveheart 30 years on? 👇

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'It strikes me that Princes Street no longer feels like a destination in itself: rather simply a means to get from A to B – for all intents and purposes, a soulless rat run'

@susanswarbrick.bsky.social on what's become of Edinburgh's showpiece street 👇

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Thank you so much!

Intrigued to see this has been one of the most read articles on The Herald website today.
Quite right too, as it's a terrific long read on the current state of the famous thoroughfare at the heart of Scotland's capital.
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My cover story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social magazine today www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...

The marvel and magic of nature's own light show - why aurora hunting is booming Aurora hunting has taken off big time in Scotland. Here are the people who keep their eyes on the skies

Aurora hunting is booming in Scotland. My piece in @heraldscotland.bsky.social magazine today

I rewatched original episodes of Taggart - here's what I found problematic There's been a murder - so how would Scottish police drama Taggart stand the test of time, more than 30 years since it was first screened? I…

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Is this Scotland's coolest garden centre? I headed to a bougie hot spot to find out A raft of glowing reviews on social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram, have seen Homegrown described as “wholesome”, “gorgeous”,…

Hip garden centres are all over Facebook, Insta and TikTok now - this is possibly one of Scotland's most on-trend ones @heraldscotland.bsky.social

I rewatched original episodes of Taggart - here's what I found problematic There's been a murder - so how would Scottish police drama Taggart stand the test of time, more than 30 years since it was first screened? I…

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The beauty and the quiet of Scalpsie Bay really took my breath away A short ferry ride to Bute and you feel like you’re in a different world: stunning beaches, rolling hills and ancient standing stones dotted…

The beautiful Scottish spot where a science fiction and horror writer goes to relax
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I rewatched old episodes of Taggart - here's what I found problematic There's been a murder - so how would Scottish police drama Taggart stand the test of time, more than 30 years since they were first screened? I…

There's been a murder - so how would Scottish police drama Taggart stand the test of time, more than 30 years since it was first screened? We asked Susan Swarbrick to find out - and got a big surprise @heraldscotland.bsky.social