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Susan Swarbrick

@susanswarbrick.bsky.social

Writer and columnist. Bylines The Herald, Scottish Daily Mail Sport ✍️

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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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12.09.2025 17:27 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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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12.08.2025 18:01 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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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23.06.2025 16:24 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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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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23.06.2025 11:24 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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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17.06.2025 16:03 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
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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 👇

heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...

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26.05.2025 16:01 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Thank you so much!

25.05.2025 08:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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...

24.05.2025 21:09 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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My cover story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social magazine today www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...

24.05.2025 15:16 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

10.05.2025 18:54 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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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23.04.2025 10:53 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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

05.04.2025 07:03 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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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26.03.2025 18:00 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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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25.03.2025 10:46 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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

24.03.2025 17:29 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

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