“I do feel for what I experienced and what I wanted from the arrangement that I got my money’s worth,” says 60-year-old Kulas of her 10-day trip through the Scottish Highlands with George Goulburn, who even donned a kilt for their treks to picturesque castles, scenic lochs and quaint little pubs.

“It definitely did not disappoint. I knew it would be an amazing experience; I did not know it would be epic. To have George there with me to experience it was wonderful – the best.”

Kulas is a regular visitor to Australia and made global headlines earlier this year when she exclusively told The Advertiser how she was paying the sizeable five-figure fee to take 53-year-old Goulburn on her dream European holiday.

Last month Kulas and NSW-based Goulburn finally took their long-awaited Scottish trip – a first for both of them. It featured icy dips under a freezing waterfall, serenades of Highland cows, tastings of haggis and a singalong with bagpipes.

On the left, a person is petting a Highland cow in a field under a blue sky. On the right, two hands with matching Celtic leather bracelets are clasped together.

Kulas covered airfares and accommodation and had already reconciled her account with Goulburn – which she was able to cover using her late partner’s inheritance – before they touched down in Glasgow. From there, they shared expenses, including food, car hire and entry fees to tourist attractions.

After two days in Scotland’s biggest city, they made their way up the western coast to Dornie, gateway to the Isle of Skye and Inner Hebrides.

Kulas saved the best until last, visiting the postcard-perfect Eilean Donan Castle with a kilt-wearing Goulburn.

“After my partner Joe died, it was so quiet that I had the TV on, playing the music channel, and on my screen saver was this castle,” Kulas says.

“I was just drawn to it – I had to go there. And it did not disappoint.

Two images featuring scenic views of Eilean Donan Castle. The first image shows a man in a kilt and leather jacket standing by a railing overlooking water. The second image shows a couple sitting and admiring the castle view.

“It was more than what I wanted it to be. And to be there with George in a kilt and a leather jacket – oh my God, that is so hot.”

On their last night in Scotland, Kulas – who was an opera singer when she was younger – lived out a musical dream in a tiny pub in Dornie, performing with a band that featured an octave-mandolinist, violinist, accordionist, a Scottish drummer and two bagpipe players.

She sang Danny Boy in tribute to her bagpipe-loving father, who died during covid lockdowns.

A group of people sitting around a table in a pub, smiling, with musical instruments like a guitar and an accordion visible.

“I felt like Dad was with me,” Kulas says. “It was the most amazing thing. The mandolinist joined in with the harmony with me. That was a fantastic night … and it was so special to share with George.

“Scotland and Australia were the two places I wanted to go after Joe died. I had booked the Scottish trip for myself and originally I was supposed to do this on my own.

“But I just wanted someone to experience it with, someone there to be able to have fun with, and I had that in spades with George. He enjoyed it so much. He had a fantastic time and that made me feel really good, too.”

Man smiling and pointing at "Bridge of Orchy Hotel" sign promoting real ales, fire, food, and bridge, with contact information included.

After Kulas left, Goulburn continued his holiday, travelling to Ireland, where he appeared on the breakfast TV program Ireland: AM.

Kulas is paying a similar five-figure fee to another NSW-based escort to holiday together this December, before heading back Down Under for her first Aussie Christmas.

“I’m 100 per cent happy doing what I’m doing for the rest of my life and it is very unlikely that I will dip myself back in to looking for a new partner,” she says. “I just can’t.” ■

This article has been edited for length, but you can find the full version here.