Susan Swarbrick
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 13
- Latest publication
- Sep 26, 2026
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Five gorgeous Scottish autumn walks with cosy coffee shops and bakeries (opens the original)
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It’s no secret that this is my favourite time of year. The soft, golden ambience of the light. The changing colours of the leaves. The welcome dip in temperature that makes spending time outdoors an altogether more pleasant endeavour. The other day, I saw a V of geese flying above the house, passing overhead in a glorious cacophony of honks and trumpeting calls. The apples in the garden are ready for harvesting. The rowan tree heavy with bright red berries. All seasonal harbingers that spark a f
I'm a charity shop magpie - here's how to find the best thrifty buys (opens the original)
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As part of a new series, we shine a spotlight on Scots from all walks of life, sharing their incredible stories and experiences. I have always been a magpie when it comes to clothes. When I was wee, I loved dressing up in fancy dress. Back then, it was about playing a character. But as I got older, I realised you can do that with your everyday clothes too. If you wake up and you’re feeling a bit rubbish, you can completely turn that around by putting together an outfit that brings you joy or mak
My family lost it all to foot-and-mouth â now new disease has farmers fearing worst (opens the original)
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As part of a new weekend magazine series, we shine a spotlight on Scots from all walks of life, sharing their incredible stories and experiences. I grew up on a farm near Hawick in the Scottish Borders. As the eldest of three daughters, I took on the mantle of the son and did all the sheep work. My dad was away a lot contracting and my mum would often be holding the fort. She wasnât from farming, but she mucked in and I would help her. Itâs amazing to learn a vocation as youâre growing up.
The 10 best places to see Highland cows in Scotland (opens the original)
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Want to meet Highland cows? Contrary to their name, they can be found in fields, parks, hillsides and moorland right across Scotland. Here, we list some of the best spots to see them. Beside the Trossachs Woollen Mill in the clachan of Kilmahog, just off the A84 near Callander, visitors can meet the Highland cows: Honey, Hamish Dubh and Holly. The shop sells a raft of souvenirs, from keyrings to scarves. At the edge of the Pentland Hills, this family-run farm allows visitors to view its fold of
From TikTok stars to tea cosies: how our Highland cows conquered the world (opens the original)
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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. Pick up your phone and have a quick scroll on social media. You’ll discover boundless videos across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube which star the Irn Bru-hued cattle, variously described as “cute” and “floofy” by adoring fans. Then there are the shop aisles crammed full of everything from Highland cow-adorned pyjamas and fleeces to homewares such as biscuit tins, hand tow
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