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

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

'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

'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

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

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

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

'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

'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)

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...

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

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

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

This evening is your last chance to take up our £20 for a year offer - see shorturl.at/K2r4q @heraldscotland.bsky.social

The beautiful Scottish spot where a science fiction and horror writer goes to relax @bingewriting.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social

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