A retired modern studies teacher who has been inspired by Fraserburgh’s places and people has written a novel based on the town.
Ken Ramsay, whose book Heids and Tales of Fraserburgh will be released next month, is offering locals the chance to first read the uncut version of the novel, complete with Broch-specific quirks and anecdotes.
Copies of the first four parts of the 62-year-old’s book are available in the public library and bring to life snippets of historic Fraserburgh stories.
Mr Ramsay said: “There’s a legend in the Broch to do with the castle – one of the Fraser family fell in love with a stable boy and he gets locked up in the dungeon below the castle and drowns when the tide comes in.
“She jumps from the castle tower in devastation.
“I’ve tried to base my book around that while highlighting Fraserburgh and Scotland.
“My idea was to release the five whole parts of the book in the local library as sometimes they struggle, but it also means local people have the chance to read the book with the little things included that would be of no interest to someone not from here.
“The compressed stories will be released in October as a book with slightly less about the town so I’m excited to see what people think.”
Heids and Tales of Fraserburgh is a story about 62-year-old Mo who is thrown into a world of wicked witches, tartan-clad horsemen and the Fraserburgh Castle secrets as he comes to the aid of a “bonnie damsel in distress”.
Mr Ramsay moved to Fraserburgh in 1981 to teach modern studies at the academy. After 34 years he retired and is now dedicating his time to writing.
He said: “I don’t know if it’s any good but I’ve had the time to try and am proud of it.
“I hope the novel will bring enjoyment now, in 2020 and in 450 years time.
“If this was to become one person’s favourite book, then that will be sufficient to fill my heart with joy.”
