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One Week Itinerary To Shetland, Scotland

Michelle's Monologues

Jul 304 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,...

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Michelle's Monologues

Jul 294 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...

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9-Day Itinerary Western Isles and more in Scotland

Michelle's Monologues

Jul 257 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!

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Café Canna: Recipes from award-winning restaurant, and the remotest in Britain - Book Review

Michelle's Monologues

Apr 232 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.

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Michelle's Monologues

Apr 224 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.

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Kith - The New Scottish Food Cook Book By Sarah Rankin BBC Masterchef Finalist

Michelle's Monologues

Mar 202 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.

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30th Anniversary Golden Spurtle Porridge Making World Championship Carrbridge

Michelle's Monologues

Mar 206 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.

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Exploring Gairloch and The Isle of Skye, Scotland

Michelle's Monologues

Mar 146 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.

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Michelle's Monologues

Feb 152 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.

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What's On This Valentine's Day In Scotland - 2024

Michelle's Monologues

Jan 112 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.

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Scottish Island Getaways - A Scotland Travel Blog

Michelle's Monologues

Dec 20, 20238 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.

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Christmas Movies To Watch During The Holidays

Michelle's Monologues

Dec 13, 20233 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.

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Lonely Planet: Best In Travel 2024 Book Review

Michelle's Monologues

Nov 30, 20231 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...

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Enchanting Autumn & Winter Illuminations To Visit In Scotland 2023

Michelle's Monologues

Sep 11, 20234 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.

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Michelle's Monologues

Apr 12, 20233 min read

V&A Dundee Tartan Exhibition - Review

Tartan is an inspirational, informative, and detailed exhibition taking place at the V&A Dundee. Here is what you need to know.

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Walking Food & Photography Tour Edinburgh

Michelle's Monologues

Jan 4, 20232 min read

Walking Food & Photography Tour Edinburgh

Visiting Edinburgh for the first time? Looking to make the most of your visit? Discover history, Scottish food tastings with a walking tour.

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 50 SLOPES BY PATRICK THORNE - BOOK REVIEW

Michelle's Monologues

Nov 21, 20221 min read

AROUND THE WORLD IN 50 SLOPES BY PATRICK THORNE - BOOK REVIEW

Patrick Thorne veteran ski journalist has unearthed interesting and fascinating stories about 50 of the world's ski slopes.

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Michelle's Monologues

Oct 28, 20223 min read

Pumpkin Packed

Loving all things pumpkin. Here is a compilation blog with pumpkin crafts, recipes, chocolate and more. Happy autumn pumpkins;)

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Enchanted Forest: Together Again For The 20th Anniversary 2022

Michelle's Monologues

Oct 27, 20222 min read

Enchanted Forest: Together Again For The 20th Anniversary 2022

The Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry is back after almost three years. Inspired by togetherness. Let's dream, walk and journey together.

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Bringing Nature Into The Home - Deer Designs With Antlers

Michelle's Monologues

May 23, 20223 min read

Bringing Nature Into The Home - Deer Designs With Antlers

Creating interior designs inspired by nature and using red deer antlers (naturally shed).

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