Scottish author Ailish Sinclair describes the pain of autoimmunity as being a small blue ball of pain. Also: a cover reveal.

The coffin bridge is a striking sight as you walk or drive over the modern road bridge in the Highland village of Carrbridge. The old packhorse bridge was built in 1717 for the price of £100 to allow funeral processions to cross the River Dulnain. The bridge has suffered much damage from weather and high waters over the years. It used to have both sides and parapets. Image from the informational sign on site: It's a beautiful piece of architecture, about 2 metres wide between the old sides. The river beyond:

Christmas Fling is a festive rom-com where a fake holiday romance in the Scottish Highlands turns into something real.

We've reached it. That brief, liminal space between seasons. There's a chill to the morning and evening air, but the sunshine blazes hot during the day. I march along between the forest and the hedgerow, towards cooler, crisper weather. But, for today, the brambles of autumn are bright and shiny, and the summer honeysuckle smells divine. Castle Dancers Series 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.

Scottish author Ailish Sinclair visits the Pink House in Banff and explores its beautiful book nook and courtyard garden.