Susan Swarbrick

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The secrets behind how Scotland dazzles on film and TV

WHILE we may not be able to venture far from home in the coming weeks, that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the wonders of Scotland – city skylines, beaches, mountains, woodland and rugged wilderness – safely from the comfort of our sofas.

Scottish-Rwandan actor Ncuti Gatwa on his role in the hit Sex Education series

HOW does it feel to become famous overnight? Ncuti Gatwa is a good man to ask. Last year, the Rwandan-Scottish actor stepped on to a plane in New York in relative obscurity (“I had 700 followers on Instagram”) and by the time his flight landed in London eight hours later, that figure had leapt up by several hundred thousand.

Fleabag star Bill Paterson on life lessons and his latest TV role

WHAT’S your favourite Bill Paterson moment? Well, I would hazard that, if you’re anything like me, choosing just one will be no easy feat. We’re talking about a man who has worked pretty much consistently – seldom to be found “resting” in acting parlance – for more than 50 years (and counting).

Pockets of Pretty: Photographer and author Shawna Law on Edinburgh's hidden gems

SHAWNA Law has an eye for detail, be it a secluded tearoom, romantic corner, tucked away lane, a shop filled with curiosities or even a boldly coloured front door. The photographer, who runs the popular Instagram account @ExploringEdinburgh has spent the past five years documenting the capital, capturing stunning images of hidden gems and often overlooked nooks.