LAURA & PEPPER'S
SCOTTISH ADVENTURE!
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Join CHRISTY AWARD-WINNER, LAURA FRANTZ  & AWARD WINNING AUTHOR, PEPPER BASHAM for 9 days in SCOTLAND!—These “lasses in hats” offer a literary traveling twist as they lead you through the history, romance, and mystery of beautiful Scotland. Combining fact and fiction, follow in the footsteps of Laura and Pepper’s ‘novel inspiration’ while enjoying the stunning countryside, sweeping legacy, and fantastic culture of this “braw” country.

NOTE: IN THE EVENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTION - PAYMENTS WILL BE REFUNDED OR CREDITED

ITINERARY AND EXCURSIONS

Day 1
​May 10, 2022
Travel

Arrive in Edinburgh and transfer to our hotel.  ​We will gather for our "Welcome Meeting" in the evening.
​(D)

Day 2
​May 11, 2022
​The Borders Region

Today we will visit the historically turbulent yet beautiful Borders Region! We begin our day with a walk around the lovely grounds surrounding Wedderburn Castle, home of Laura’s Hume ancestors and the setting for her upcoming novel. Many of Pepper’s ancestors came from this part of Scotland as well. After lunch, we travel to Abbotsford House and Garden to tour the estate of Sir Walter Scott together, leaving time to roam the gardens on your own. We’ll also visit the imposing ruins of Melrose Abbey. Our day will finish with a ride back to the hotel where you will be free to explore more of Edinburgh or relax for the evening.
(B) (Lunch & Dinner on your own​)

Day 3
May 12, 2022
​Tour of the ​Royal Mile

Following breakfast at the hotel, our guide will arrive to take us on a tour of the Royal Mile, including sites like the legendary Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral. After lunch on your own, we will visit Holyrood House. When finished, we'll return to Edinburgh for dinner, time to pack, and rest.​
(B) (Lunch & Dinner on your own)

Day 4
May 13, 2022
​Stirling Castle,
​Wallace Monument,
​& Loch Lomond

Today we head for Oban where we will spend the next two nights. On the way we will visit the incredibly historic Stirling Castle, home of one set of Pepper’s ancestors! After lunch, we will tour the Wallace Monument then continue on our way to Oban via the "Bonnie" Banks of Loch Lomond.  A bit further on, we'll make a photo stop at the ruins of Kilchurn Castle.  We will stay overnight in Oban where you may have dinner and unpack.​
(B) (Lunch & Dinner on your own)

Day 5
May 14, 2022
Isle of Mull, Iona,
& Duart Castle

This morning we will take the Ferry to Craignure on the Isle of Mull, and Fionnphort.  A Bound Heart was set in these stunning islands. We will continue our journey to Iona to visit the ancient Abbey. Afterwards, we will return to Fionnphort in time for tea at Duart Castle. Our day concludes with a return ride back to Oban for dinner, a chance to pack, and rest.​
(B) (Lunch & Dinner on your own)

Day 6
May 15, 2022
​Glencoe, &
Eilean Donan Castle

This morning we are off to the stunning Isle of Skye.  Along the way we will stop to visit the tragic Valley of Glencoe and a bit farther on to the famous Eilean Donan Castle. We will spend the evening on the beautiful isle and enjoy an optional "family" hike to the Fairy Pools!
(B) (Lunch & Dinner on your own)

Day 7
May 16, 2022
​Isle of Skye,
Urquhart Castle
& Loch Ness

Today we travel around Skye and see Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Quiraing, and more!  You will have free time to explore Portree, shop, and have lunch on your own.  After lunch we're off to the legendary Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness. Lastly, we leave the Castle and head for Inverness to spend the night.
​(B) (Lunch & Dinner on your own)

Day 8
​May 17, 2022
​Battlefield of Culloden,
Cairngorms National Park
​& Pitlochry

We begin our trip  back to Edinburgh but not without seeing more remarkable sites! We begin with the Battlefield of Culloden and continue on to Cairngorms National Park and Pitlochry for lunch and free time. The majestic Highlands inspired the hero in The Ballantyne Legacy series. Our day ends with our return to Edinburgh where we will enjoy our Farewell Dinner.
(B) (Lunch on your own)

Day 9
May 18, 2022
​​Leave for home

Today we transfer to the airport for our journey home taking with us the memories of our wonderful adventure and connections to new friends!
​Haste ye back! 
​(B)

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PHOTO: BRANDON HILL

Laura Frantz is a Christy Award winner and the ECPA bestselling author of eleven historical novels, including Tidewater Bride, An Uncommon Woman, The Frontiersman's Daughter, Courting Morrow Little, The Lacemaker, and A Bound Heart. She is a proud mom to an American soldier and a career firefighter. When not at home in Kentucky, she and her husband live in Washington State. Learn more at www.laurafrantz.net.

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Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor spliced with her Appalachian heritage and her love for the UK. Both her historical and contemporary novels have garnered recognition in the Grace Awards, Inspys, and ACFW Carol Awards. She coined the phrase “Britallachian” to showcase her novels that feature a culture clash between her native Appalachia and the home of her ancestors, Britain. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC.  Pepper loves getting to connect through social media outlets like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. You may learn more about her on her website at www.pepperdbasham.com

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