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A Load of Leaves - Creative Ideas With Leaves
Leaves are something of beauty in autumn and winter. Changing with the seasons as we all must. They show how to embrace change, and so the cycle of life goes on. Some leaves are said to be lucky (four-leaf clover), while others are symbolic too a country, like the Canadian Maple Leaf. Leaves can be found in all shapes and sizes. Here are some fun and creative ideas with leaves. Including Jewellery, Photographs, and Autumnal Photoshoots in Edinburgh.

Michelle's Monologues
Nov 113 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 313 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 292 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 204 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 146 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 63 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


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


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


Foraging Mushrooms and More In Scotland
Foraging for edible fruits, nuts and berries is an outdoor year-round activity. Once a way of daily life, here are classes around Scotland.

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 15, 20242 min read


What's On This Valentine's Day In Scotland - 2024
Something for everyone this Valentine's Day including stargazing, romantic getaways, spa retreats, candlelight dinners and more in Scotland.

Michelle's Monologues
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Scottish Island Getaways - A Scotland Travel Blog
With Scotland having 900 islands it can be difficult or perhaps daunting to travel to. Here is how you can enjoy island hopping in Scotland.

Michelle's Monologues
Dec 20, 20238 min read


Christmas Movies To Watch During The Holidays
Here are a few Christmas movies to watch during the holidays that you might not have heard of with some inspired and filmed in Scotland.

Michelle's Monologues
Dec 13, 20233 min read


Lonely Planet: Best In Travel 2024 Book Review
As the year draws to a close, you might be starting to ponder travel plans for 2024. Will you be traveling to one of the best...

Michelle's Monologues
Nov 30, 20231 min read


Enchanting Autumn & Winter Illuminations To Visit In Scotland 2023
Enchanting, entertaining sound and light shows for all the family, taking place around Scotland this autumn and winter 2023.

Michelle's Monologues
Sep 11, 20234 min read
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