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Perthshire is known as Scotland's 'big tree country' and with its lush forest it's easy to see why. Susan goes behind the scenes with Lady Mansfield at the magnificent Scone Palace, the historical crowning site of Scotland's kings. She also explores the secrets of the Hermitage in Dunkeld, a purpose-built forest playground for the aristocracy. Then it's on to the Birnam Oak, said to have inspired the writing of Macbeth. There's a chance to learn the art of glassmaking as well as meet a colony of bees who create special honey from Scotland's heather. Susan ends her journey in the city of Dundee.

The comedian traverses the North Coast 500, a 500-mile trip around the northernmost parts of mainland Britain. Beginning in the village of Golspie, Susan travels round the coast to Dunrobin Castle. There, she sees the 189-room property's clock tower inspired by Big Ben, as well as its very own private train station. Further up the coast, Susan visits the Whaligoe steps, stunningly carved into the dramatic landscape, before getting a taste of the work of a real-life `herring girl". After stopping off at John O' Groats, the presenter heads to Dunnet Head for a spot of puffin-watching.

Susan concludes the second series by heading to the breath-taking isles of Lewis and Harris, where she learns more about Harris Tweed and Stornoway Black Pudding, learns how to Step-Dance and visits Neolithic standing stones.

Susan visits the Isle of Bute to see what is said to be the world's first million pound home, Mount Stuart House. In Argyll, she visits the home of the ancient Scotti people, learns about cultivating oysters and goes in search of beavers.

Susan visits the Royal Botanical Gardens and works as an assistant keeper at Edinburgh Zoo. She learns about Scotland's ceramics industry, the Royal Yacht Britannia and the country's busiest railway station.

The comedian explores the Borders region, heading to a secret woodland in Galloway Forest, where she meets some cute and ardently protected red squirrels. She then enjoys a tour of Traquair House which, at 1,000 years old, has played host to historic figures such as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Susan is in her element as the 21st Lady of Traquair reveals secret stairwells and Mary Queen of Scots' bed. To the south, in Eastriggs, Susan visits the site of the world's largest munitions factory, where thousands of female workers produced explosives during the First World War.

The comedian explores the Kingdom of Fife and the East, starting at Falkland Palace - a former retreat of Scottish royalty. Once a hunting lodge to eight Stuart monarchs, it is the final resting place of King James V. Susan also visits Wemyss Caves, home to the largest collection of Pictish carvings in the world, and is invited into a little-known cave whose location must remain secret. Later, she is surprised to find a Japanese garden hidden deep in the countryside and gets the chance to bat for the world's only beach cricket club on Elie beach.

Susan Calman heads to central Scotland, where she tries her hand at curling - in full view of an Olympian - and learns to Highland dance. At the iconic Wallace monument, Susan discovers what it's like to hold William's sword.

Susan searches for the Loch Ness Monster and has a go in a home-made submarine. She then heads to the highest point of the UK, Ben Nevis. She tracks down the secret spot where Bonny Prince Charlie launched the doomed Jacobite rebellion.

Susan heads behind the scenes at Greta Green, discovers her own clan tartan, and learns the secrets of sheep herding from a border collie.

On the Orkney Islands, Susan discovers the role the Vikings played in Orcadian history. At the iconic Italian Chapel, Susan hears a tale that moves her to tears.

The comedian returns to discover the big stories and untold tales behind Scotland's beloved spots, with privileged access to some of the country's most famous locations. In a warm, light-hearted but always informative journey, she looks in-depth at the history, characters and treasures hidden in these stunning spots. In the first episode, Susan explores the wilds of the Cairngorms. Covering an area twice the size of the Lake District, the Cairngorms is Britain's largest National Park, bursting with scenery, history and heritage.