8.5/1015 votes#1 - Falkirk and the Lothians
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/2020
Susan Calman takes a canal boat trip that includes a look behind the scenes at the world's only rotating boat lift. Venturing into Midlothian, she visits a royal hideaway with a dramatic history and tries her hand at falconry. She also visits the site of the world stone-stacking championship and learns the secrets of a small island with links to smuggling that is believed to have inspired Treasure Island.
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8.3/1012 votes#2 - The Trossachs and the West
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2020
Susan Calman explores the beautiful Trossachs and west of Scotland, a place filled with dramatic scenery and abundant with iconic glens, impressive castles and rare wildlife. Susan begins at the fairy-tale Castle of Inveraray, where she goes behind the scenes with His Grace, the Duke of Argyll, head of Clan Campbell, to reveal some amazing secrets that may not be for the faint hearted. At the picture-perfect Loch Katrine, the comedian gets exclusive access at a world-class feat of Scottish engineering and in Inverawe, discovers the secrets to Scotland's world-famous smoked salmon.
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8.7/1011 votes#3 - Fife and the East
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2020
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.
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8.4/1011 votes#4 - Galloway and the South
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2020
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.
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8.4/1010 votes#5 - Grampian and the Central Highlands
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2020
Susan visits Blair Castle in Perthshire to learn about the Atholl Highlanders, visits a feat of wartime underground engineering at Invergordon, meets a herd of reindeer in the Cairgorns and discovers the fate of her ancestors at Culloden.
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8.4/1010 votes#6 - Aberdeenshire and Angus
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/2020
Susan visits Glamis Castle, the childhood home of Her Majesty the Queen Mother. After visiting some grey seals, Susan is given a crash course in seal first aid. She also learns why Dundee became synonymous with marmalade.
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8.4/109 votes#7 - The Central Belt
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/2020
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.
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8.2/1010 votes#8 - The Isles of Mull & Staffa
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/6/2020
Susan ventures to the islands of Mull and Staffa. She visits Fingal's Cave, witnesses the Mull Rally, visits a biscuit factory run on sustainable energy and sees white-tailed eagles swooping for prey.
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8.3/109 votes#9 - Argyll & Bute
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/2020
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.
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8.0/109 votes#10 - Lewis & Harris
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/2020
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.
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The Best Episodes of Secret Scotland Season 3
Every episode of Secret Scotland Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Secret Scotland Season 3!
Comedian Susan Calman uncovers the untold tales behind some of Scotland's iconic locations.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Channel 5
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Falkirk and the Lothians" is the best rated episode of "Secret Scotland" season 3. It scored 8.5/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/18/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Trossachs and the West".