There was a Christmas Fayre on when I last visited Fyvie Castle. It was all rather unexpected and enchanting.
Over on Twitter, Andrew Spratt, medieval re-enactor and ‘Man at Arms,’ worked his magic on an image I took on the day. It shows how the castle would have looked in the 15th century.
The Ghost of Fyvie Castle
In the foyer, there was a pile of books. The Green Lady by Sue Lawrence is about the mistreated ghost of Fyvie Castle and is set in the past and the present. The Green Lady is said to have been starved to death by her husband. I made everybody read my endorsement on the back.
Up the stairs we go…
The castle was full of local artists and crafts people selling their wares. I bought some Christmas cards and – surprise, surprise – some chocolate.
The Music Room
Pianist Ronan Malster provided beautiful music. Hear it below:
Come on, Ailish!
As I left the castle, someone called, “Ailish! Come on, Ailish!”
I looked round, but it wasn’t me that was being called. There was a small child named Ailish, and she was being encouraged to hurry up by her parents. I felt encouraged too and hurried off to walk round the icy loch.
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- FIREFLIES AND CHOCOLATE features Christmas in Colonial Pennsylvania and kidnapping.
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When dance student Amalphia Treadwell embarks on a secret relationship with her charismatic new teacher, she has no idea of the danger that lurks in his school in Scotland.
She’s soon dealing with her boyfriend’s obsessive ex, the strange research taking place at the castle school and her own ever-evolving relationship issues.
Amalphia works hard to be the best dancer she can be, but as tension builds within the old walls of the castle, she begins to wonder if she will ever escape the dank dark of the dungeon…
Dark, witty, sexy and fun, Tendu is a compelling and seductive story of unconventional love, dance and obsession.
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best pop-up Christmas storybook ever. with cappuccino.
I’m glad you liked it!
Enjoyed the castle visit! and the music. Delightful.
I loved the music. Could have sat there much longer if lunch hadn’t been calling…
Love it, Ailish.
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Wow! That castle fireplace is stunning.
It is amazingly ornate.
Impressive castle, Ailish, and nice music! ❤️
It is rather a splendid castle.
It sure is.
Lovely! I’ve had that name experience twice recently – both times, children being called. I don’t meet many Anabels (of whatever spelling) so it’s nice to know the name still exists in future generations.
Yes, nice to see the names going on 🙂
Fyvie in the snow ❄️ what a beautiful experience to have ✨
It was 🙂
Great post, Ailish! I love Fyvie Castle–even after falling up the stairs
Oops! I hope that wasn’t too painful.
A wee bittie, but it’s funny now.
Wow! That castle fireplace is stunning. Amazing photography. Beautiful Christmas Castle !
It was rather beautiful.
looks like a great day for an unexpected treat.
It really was.
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Is Robert Lovie still there as General Manager. He was when we were there in 2009 & met him. He is such a lovely man & real gentleman.
I don’t know who the manager is now. I’m glad you had such a good experience.