There were dramatic skies the last time I ventured into the Cairngorms. Beautiful though. These were skies to stand and stare at.
And mountains to walk around in. The funicular railway is out of service just now, due to cracks having been discovered in the cement, so if you want to go up high, it’s on with those walking boots!
I didn’t go very high. It was more of a restful day than an energetic one. A ‘lentil soup in the cavernous restaurant at the base station’ type of day (you will get lentil soup everywhere you go in Scotland).
The free-ranging reindeer herd remained elusive this time, but here’s an older photo of them. Much better pictures on their own website!
Back down at sea level, The Mermaid and the Bear is out now!
The blurb:
Isobell needs to escape. She has to. Her life depends on it.
She has a plan and it’s a well thought-out, well observed plan, to flee her privileged life in London and the cruel man who would marry her, and ruin her, and make a fresh start in Scotland.
She dreams of faery castles, surrounded by ancient woodlands and misty lochs… and maybe even romance, in the dark and haunted eyes of a mysterious Laird.
Despite the superstitious nature of the time and place, her dreams seem to be coming true, as she finds friendship and warmth, love and safety. And the chance for a new beginning…
Until the past catches up with her.
Set in the late sixteenth century, at the height of the Scottish witchcraft accusations, The Mermaid and the Bear is a story of triumph over evil, hope through adversity, faith in humankind and – above all – love.
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Beautiful clouds.
Yes, they were quite amazing!
GREAT PHOTOGRAPH AILISH, CHINA
Thank you 🙂
What gorgeous views. We loved driving through the Cairngorms. Would be wonderful to go by again and actually get our walking boots on too! Perhaps when the children are older…
It is a great place to visit.
Wow, awesome exposure on those landscape photos. I’m in awe!
The light was with me!
I love the clouds and the reindeer both
Yes, good things, clouds and reindeer 🙂
Awesome clouds and a lovely presentation of nature.
I’m glad you like 🙂
Yes absolutely
Scotland always so beautiful.
🙂
Wonderful sky!
Seems a very interesting read!
Thank you 🙂
Gorgeous photos, 2nd and 3rd, especially. Great book cover and interesting blurb!
Thank you!
Fantastic pics, Ailish Captures the Cairngorms perfectly.
They put on a good show for me that day 🙂
What beautiful photos, so inspiring. Good luck also with the book.
Thank you 🙂
I’ve pre-ordered your book from Waterstones
Thank you; I hope you enjoy it 🙂
amazing shots you’ve got there!!!
ahh..Scotland..now my dream destination!!
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I hope you get the chance to visit!
I hope so too!
Man, that sky is breathtaking!
It was great…
Greetings! I feel so fortunate that you have visited and decided to follow my blog as it has led me to yours and more delightful exploration of your fantastic country. Scotland had been on my lifetime bucket list and a dream come true earlier this summer. You are so fortunate to live in such a spectacular place. I look forward to reading more of your posts!
You have much natural beauty displayed on your blog too. I’m glad you like it here 🙂
beautiful photos, thanks for sharing.
I’m glad you liked them 🙂
Once you have been to the Scottish Highlands, you never are the same. My son is a bagpiper – so we’ve been following the call of the bagpipe for many years. By the way, the Worlds is happening right now. I wish that I could beam over to join you. Happy Monday – welcome to a new week of possibilities.
The Highlands is a special place. Has its own peaceful, haunting, atmosphere.
Beautiful photographs, Ailish. Best of luck with the book; I’m off to order a copy from Waterstones now.
Thank you Clare 🙂 I hope you enjoy it!
I am sure I will. 🙂
Such exquisite pictures!
Thank you 🙂
I adore cloudy days, the clouds can inspire you!
They can be so beautiful.
The blurb sounds fantastic
Thank you 🙂
I have just spent 10 days back home in Scotland and, like you, I spent much of my time gazing at clouds and sea and hills and fields with a bittersweet yearning.
Thank you for following Sound Bite Fiction, and for sharing your photos.
So much to stare at! And, you’re welcome 🙂
I LOVE THE REINDEER!!
Me too!
beautiful landscapes! I hope I ‘ll visit Scotland soon it worth it
I hope you get the opportunity to visit 🙂
How serendipitous that you should drop by my blog and follow. Sigh… Scotland is totally on my buckets list and featured in book 2 and 3 of the trilogy I’m working on.
Also… I’m partial to sky scapes! I can’t breathe without the sky or the sea or the mountains. Absolutely lovely!!
I’m already a fan!
I love serendipity like that! And, of course, great skies 🙂
You live in a beautiful place surrounded by a serene nature.
It is lovely here.
Awww, thanks for sharing! I am happy anytime when I see some Scotland pictures. Scotland is fantastic, unique – I like the weather, the people, the landscape. Miss it so much. If you have time, visit Ranoch moor! For me it was the best place, next to Glen Coe. Anyway have fun there. 🙂
Greetings, Jay
Glad you like the pictures 🙂 Rannoch Moor is amazing.
Great photos, and the landscape is beautiful.
It is so beautiful there 🙂
Awesome photographs! Love the clouds!
They were great clouds!
What a gorgeous sky! Being able to sit on a mountainside and stare at a sky like that is well worth the walk.
Absolutely.
Very beautiful!!
It is beautiful there 🙂
Beautiful photos!!
I’m glad you like them 🙂
What stunning photos which I love seeing photos from other countries! The scenery there is breathtaking. Thank you for following BrewNSpew.
Scotland is so beautiful. It looks like something from a movie
So gorgeous, Ailish. I’m checking on my Kindle to see if I can order your book ahead. Can’t wait for the day we can visit Scotland.
I hope you enjoy it – both the book and Scotland 🙂
Beautiful pictures.
Thank you 🙂