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Susan Swarbrick

@susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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Writer and columnist. Bylines The Herald, Scottish Daily Mail Sport ✍️

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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
'I love Assynt in the Northwest Highlands. That blows me away every time,' says Scottish geologist Luisa Hendry who has become a social media hit www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2... @scottishgeologist.bsky.social @susanswarbrick.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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I quit my engineering career to talk about rocks. Now I spend my days on the beach
Geology is often forgotten about, even though it’s all around us every day in the technology we use, from the raw materials and critical minerals…
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
From toffee wrappers to selfie warnings: How Highland cows became cultural phenomenon www.heraldscotland.com/life... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I would not be surprised if a Highland cow was announced as the “hot new bombshell” entering the Love Island villa. Or revealed in the line-up for the next series of The Traitors www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2... @heraldscotland.bsky.social @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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From toffee wrappers to selfie warnings: How Highland cows became cultural phenomenon
You don’t have to go very far these days to see a Highland cow. In fact, you don’t even need to leave your armchair.
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The new Clyde Riviera: 20 reasons why it's cool to go 'doon the watter' again www.heraldscotland.com/life... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
As new Scottish crime drama The Dark begins, @susanswarbrick.bsky.social set out to find who is Scotland’s best telly cop. After far too many hours of ruminating, here are her ratings @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Scotland’s greatest TV cops of all time ranked – and it’s not Taggart
As new Scottish crime drama The Dark begins, I set out to find who is Scotland’s best telly cop. After far too many hours of ruminating, here are…
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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Review: From the chilling opening chapter, this Scottish crime novel pulls you in, says @susanswarbrick.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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The dark and twisty Scottish crime thriller everyone should read this summer
It doesn’t take long to see why From The Shadows is the latest Scottish crime thriller to make the leap from page to screen.The debut novel by GR…
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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
'Scottish BookTok is a world of its own. It is packed with heartfelt enthusiasm, passionate recommendations and no-holds-barred reviews - and I love it', says @susanswarbrick.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social @cjcookebooks.bsky.social
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Wild landscapes and steamy plots: Lowdown on Scotland's #BookTok boom
Scotland is riding high in the BookTok boom. So here's the locations and authors you need to know about
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
@andrewlearmonth.bsky.social @susanswarbrick.bsky.social @brianjaffa.bsky.social @vickyallan.bsky.social @graememcgarry.bsky.social @joshpizpom.bsky.social @martin1williams.bsky.social @teddyjamieson.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2613088...
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The Herald dominates at the 47th Scottish Press Awards
The Herald enjoyed a triumphant night at the 47th Scottish Press Awards, taking home five of the main awards while being runners-up in six other…
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Saraband Books @saraband-books.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Scotland's top nature writer Jim Crumley on his wild encounters 🦡🦉🐇🦢 Thank you @susanswarbrick.bsky.social and @heraldscotland.bsky.social #BookSky #Nature #Wildlife 📚💙 www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
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When a hare kicked a badger: The wild moment Scots nature writer still can’t believe
From a forbidden Dundee farmyard to face‑to‑face moments with barn owls, Scottish nature writer Jim Crumley’s earliest memories still shape…
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Scottish tourist hotspots are introducing blanket bans on motorhomes and campervans amid soaring popularity www.heraldscotland.com/news... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Check out our latest subscription offer - it's a decent deal. See shorturl.at/SgKh3 @heraldscotland.bsky.social @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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How the world fell in love with The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod
A Scottish baker and influencer's Gaelic-language cookery series has been nominated for a top food and drink award. Coinneach MacLeod, known as the…
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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
'I feel like there’s this perception that young people should be living it up in the city, when actually there’s this other way of life too, which is nice and simple, says Niamh Mackinnon who has made life on Scotland's islands hip @heraldscotland.bsky.social @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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World has fallen in love with Scottish woman's cool take on Hebridean life
Niamh Mackinnon's take on 'slow living' Scots island life has has caught the imagination of the global TikTok and Instagram generation. Now she has…
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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'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 Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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
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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
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Susan Swarbrick has interviewed Scottish actor Sam Heughan on several occasions, and she takes a look back ahead of Outlander's final episodes www.heraldscotland.com/news... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘸/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
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
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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…
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Susan Swarbrick picks some of her favourite spine-tingling locations to explore – all with a warming dram or hot chocolate not too far away www.heraldscotland.com/life... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
'If you adore history or the outdoors, one of the sunniest and driest places in Scotland proffers boundless gems' www.heraldscotland.com/news... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
'Outlander has been a victim of Scottish cringe... It is time to give it the long overdue kudos it deserves' www.heraldscotland.com/life... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
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... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Some spectacular Scottish summer walks to enjoy, all with great cafes, restaurants or pubs in the vicinity 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2524424... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
'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... @susanswarbrick.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
'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... (1/3)
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Brian Ferguson @brianjaffa.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
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...
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Susan Swarbrick @susanswarbrick.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
My cover story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social magazine today www.heraldscotland.com/news/2517879...
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Susan Swarbrick @susanswarbrick.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Aurora hunting is booming in Scotland. My piece in @heraldscotland.bsky.social magazine today
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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
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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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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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 Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
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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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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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
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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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 Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
The beautiful Scottish spot where a science fiction and horror writer goes to relax @bingewriting.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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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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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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
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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…
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