It may not be quite correct to call Fyvie Loch a loch. It’s a man-made body of water, and the family from the nearby castle always called it a lake. It is, however, usually referred to as a loch now. And it’s beautiful. No debate there.
The colours of winter suit it well.
There are many magnificent old trees round the loch.
I love them.
Gnarly:
Peering through the branches…
And between the trees…
We’ll be heading through that gate to Christmas in the castle soon. There will be music and history and baubles. And maybe even a wee ghost…
Contemporary Fiction
Meet Ariel and her classmates, Bubbles and Alexander, along with a whole cast of vibrant characters, as they experience love, life and adventure at the most prestigious dance school in Scotland.
Each book in this coming-of-age series delves into the personal struggles and heartfelt romances of a different student over the course of a school year. As the spotlight shifts its focus within the old walls of the castle, there are television shows to be made and dark truths to be faced.
Join these young dancers as they whirl through their challenges, forge unbreakable bonds, and discover the power within themselves. Are you ready to travel to Northern Scotland, step into the castle school and dance through the deep dark of the dungeon?
Castle Dancers Series on Amazon UK
Castle Dancers Series on Amazon Worldwide
Historical Fiction
My historical novels all involve dark events, romance and a little magic and snow…
- SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD opens on a snowy winter solstice.
- THE MERMAID AND THE BEAR has 6 chapters of medieval Christmas.
- FIREFLIES AND CHOCOLATE features Christmas in Colonial Pennsylvania.
They’re all available in paperback, kindle and on kindle unlimited.
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The Performance: sometimes going home for Christmas is just one huge performance…
When Ariel returns home from dance college, her mother expects her to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in a pink, sequined tutu in front of many, many party guests. Ariel adjusts the costume and choreography to expose dark truths about her life, but, as it turns out, this is not the biggest performance of the night…
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the gnarly, the ghostly…my kind of lake
Mine too 🙂
Looks very wintery ❄️
It really was.
What a fun read and gorgeous pictures. Thank you!
I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Beautiful! Wish I was there. I’d enjoy the castle festivities too!
They were fun. I’ll be writing them up next week.
awesome. Can’t wait!
Beautiful pictures of a fabulous place, Ailish.
It is a gorgeous place 🙂
Nice imagery, Alish
Thank you 🙂
I really enjoy your photography.
I’m so glad. I love taking the photos. It’s like seeking the beauty.
Nice wintery look.
I like the colours of it all, this time of year.
Good,me too!
Wonderful photos of the lake. Standing Stones have always been a passion of mine. Your books sound amazing.
Thank you so much, Paula. Those ancient stones are so great, aren’t they?
Nice winter click feeling the ☃️
Lots of wintery feels here just now 🙂
Love the cool pics, feeling the chill as I swelter in a hot Australian summer Happy holidays!
Australia sounds lovely and warm 🙂
Beautiful images!