Susan Swarbrick

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…

Shepherdess Emma Gray recalls the trauma of 2001 and explains why bluetongue is causing fresh anxiety.

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…

I bought a Victorian pulley for £12 - the joy of thrifty second-hand buys

As part of a new series, we shine a spotlight on Scots from all walks of life, sharing their incredible stories and experiences - here, we speak to…

For kaleidoscopic swirls of colour that feel like stepping into a fairy tale, Craigvinean Forest near Dunkeld is a sure bet. One of the earliest sites within Perthshire’s “Big Tree Country”, it was planted by the Dukes of Atholl in the mid-18th century.

From dark romance to romantasy, readers are flocking to specialist stores across Scotland dedicated to literature's fastest-growing genre. Here's the women behind the trend

The heart craves colourful foliage, tranquil paths, and a warming post-walk feast of soup and a big scone - here's our pick of five of the best spots around Scotland to enjoy this winning combo.

We have officially reached one of my favourite bits of the year. The midway stage of October when, if you’re out and about close to 7.30am, chances are you’ll catch the sun popping its head over the horizon soon afterwards.

As the nights lengthen and Halloween looms, it is a long-standing Scottish tradition to enjoy scaring ourselves silly. Here's five walks to help you do that