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Visiting the 17th-Century Culross Palace, Fife, Scotland
The distinctive ochre-yellow 17th-century Culross Palace is a must-visit with incredible painted ceilings, period interiors, and its reconstructed 17th-century organic garden.
For fans of Outlander, you may know it as Cranesmuir, the home and parlour of Geillis Duncan. Here is what you need to know before visiting.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 223 min read


EDINBURGH WELCOMES BEYOND MONET AND BEYOND VAN GOGH
The Royal Highland Centre, Scotland’s biggest indoor and outdoor venue. Located at Ingliston to the west of the city centre. Is hosting Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet. With Beyond Monet's first time to be exhibited in Scotland! Here is everything you need to know about visiting Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet this month in Edinburgh.

Michelle's Monologues
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Creating a Scottish Jacket Here In Scotland
How to create you're Scottish Harris Tweed® Jacket in Scotland.

Michelle's Monologues
Nov 4, 20253 min read


Carve Carrbridge 2025
The Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge was carving its way through the 22nd Carve Carrbridge this past weekend. The 19 competitors from around Scotland, UK, and beyond looked like they way cutting their way through butter, but it was in fact 90ft pieces of Sitka Spruce! Some of the earliest known woodcarvings date back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, where artisans adorned furniture, tombs, and temples with intricate carvings. Here is why you should put Carve Carrbridg

Michelle's Monologues
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Garden Futures: Designing with Nature at V&A Dundee
The V&A Dundee’s latest major exhibition for 2025, Garden Futures: Designing with Nature celebrates the role that gardens play in all of our lives while exploring every element of what a garden can be: paradise, sanctuary, retreat, labour of love, functional, beautiful, small or large, private or shared, as well as delving into how garden design impacts us all in useful and joyful ways, from providing food through kitchen gardens and the resurgent allotment movement, to inspi

Michelle's Monologues
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Celebrating Scotland's Intrepid Female Explorer - Isobel Wylie Hutchison
Scotland's intrepid solo female explorer - Isobel Wylie Hutchison. The first female recipient of the Mungo Park Medal.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 20, 20254 min read


Highland Shortbread Showdown 2025
The third year of the annual Highland Shortbread Showdown in Inverness. Delicious traditional and incredible, flavoured shortbreads.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 14, 20256 min read


Scotland's Snowdrop Festival
The Scottish Snowdrop Festival is now on. Here are the best places in Scotland to see the delicate white flowers including castles.

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 10, 20255 min read


The Best of Scotland's Trade Fair Spring & Speciality Food & Drink Show 2025
The Best of Scotland's Trade Fair Spring & Speciality Food & Drink Show 2025. Innovative gifts, beautiful homeware, and delicious products.

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 6, 20253 min read


One Week Itinerary To Shetland, Scotland
Back in May, I traveled with a lovely group of 15 to one of the most northerly Scottish points - Shetland. There is so much history,...

Michelle's Monologues
Jul 30, 20244 min read


Isle of Arran & Mull of Kintyre Trip
Back in June, I travelled for one week with a lovely group of 13 from London Kings Cross to Brodrick, Isle of Arran. It was a fun-filled...

Michelle's Monologues
Jul 29, 20244 min read


9-Day Itinerary Western Isles and more in Scotland
9-Day Itinerary Western Isles and more in Scotland including highlights Loch Lomond, Jacobite Steam Train, and Isle of Skye plus more!

Michelle's Monologues
Jul 25, 20247 min read


Travel Back In Time To Renaissance Scotland
Travel back in time to Renaissance Scotland with the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh. See beautifully crafted objects and more.

Michelle's Monologues
Jun 19, 20241 min read


Café Canna: Recipes from award-winning restaurant, and the remotest in Britain - Book Review
Celebrating locally produced food at Café Canna, an award-winning restaurant located on the beautiful Scottish Island of Canna.

Michelle's Monologues
Apr 23, 20242 min read


The Best Boat Trips In Scotland
With Scotland being an island, it will come as no surprise that it has some of the best boat trips. Here are some not to be missed.

Michelle's Monologues
Apr 22, 20244 min read


Five-Day Itinerary For Central Scotland: Including Gateway To The Scottish Highlands
Central Scotland is a perfect place to base yourself for exploring beautiful, historic, and charming places including Aberfoyle and more.

Michelle's Monologues
Apr 17, 20243 min read


Visiting The Scottish Highland Village of Carrbridge
The small Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge is well worth a visit! Historical Packhorse Bridge, beautiful local walks, and more!

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 22, 20243 min read


Kith - The New Scottish Food Cook Book By Sarah Rankin BBC Masterchef Finalist
Masterchef Finalist, Sarah Rankin's new book - Kith: Scottish Seasonal Food for Family and Friends.Beautiful Scottish practical food dishes.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 20, 20242 min read


30th Anniversary Golden Spurtle Porridge Making World Championship Carrbridge
Scotland is passionate about food but one in particular comes to mind, it's oats! 30th Golden Spurtle Porridge Making World Championships.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 20, 20246 min read


Exploring Gairloch and The Isle of Skye, Scotland
What to know when planning your trip to Gairloch and the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Five-day itinerary departing from Edinburgh.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 14, 20246 min read
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