Susan Swarbrick
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Writer and columnist. Bylines The Herald, Scottish Daily Mail Sport ✍️
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North Lanarkshire was recently named as the most affordable place to buy a cottage in the UK.
Here's what can you get for your money: www.heraldscotland.com/life...
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Here's what can you get for your money: www.heraldscotland.com/life...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
North Lanarkshire was recently named as the most affordable place to buy a cottage in the UK.
Here's what can you get for your money: www.heraldscotland.com/life...
@susanswarbrick.bsky.social
Here's what can you get for your money: www.heraldscotland.com/life...
@susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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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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October 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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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October 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
'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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September 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
'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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August 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
www.heraldscotland.com/life...
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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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June 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Some spectacular Scottish summer walks to enjoy, all with great cafes, restaurants or pubs in the vicinity 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2524424...
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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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June 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Here, we list some of our favourite 'destination dupes' around Scotland, from secluded beaches and island escapes to epic driving routes 🏴
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
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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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What's our writer's verdict on Braveheart 30 years on? 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
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June 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
'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? 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
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What's our writer's verdict on Braveheart 30 years on? 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
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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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@susanswarbrick.bsky.social on what's become of Edinburgh's showpiece street 👇
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May 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
'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 👇
heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...
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@susanswarbrick.bsky.social on what's become of Edinburgh's showpiece street 👇
heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...
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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.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...
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.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...
May 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...
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.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...
My cover story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social magazine today www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...
May 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
My cover story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social magazine today www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...
Aurora hunting is booming in Scotland. My piece in @heraldscotland.bsky.social magazine today
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
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May 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Aurora hunting is booming in Scotland. My piece in @heraldscotland.bsky.social magazine today
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We are running a special Spring offer. Just £20 for a whole year, for the whole site - including all our arts and entertainment pieces like this beauty.
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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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April 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We are running a special Spring offer. Just £20 for a whole year, for the whole site - including all our arts and entertainment pieces like this beauty.
See shorturl.at/KhwUM @heraldscotland.bsky.social @susanswarbrick.bsky.social @brianjaffa.bsky.social
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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
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”,…
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April 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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
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This evening is your last chance to take up our £20 for a year offer - see shorturl.at/K2r4q @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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March 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This evening is your last chance to take up our £20 for a year offer - see shorturl.at/K2r4q @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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The beautiful Scottish spot where a science fiction and horror writer goes to relax
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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…
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March 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The beautiful Scottish spot where a science fiction and horror writer goes to relax
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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
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…
www.heraldscotland.com
March 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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