After our successful Scotland Photo Tour, we are glad to launch this amazing Scotland Winter Photo Tour. Over 9 days, we will photograph the Scottish Highlands, one of the most spectacular landscape photography destinations in Europe. During this time, we will explore the stunning northern British landscapes, photographing magical views, cliffs, castles, and lakes. We will venture into the Isle of Skye to capture its incredible landscapes and enjoy the most breathtaking nature of the British Isles.
During this Scotland Winter Photo Tour, as in all our other tours, we will make the most of our time photographing the destination. We will focus particularly on the best lighting moments, sunrises, and sunsets. Additionally, due to the frequent bad weather in the area, there is a good chance of encountering some storms, which provide great opportunities to capture spectacular lighting conditions.
Everything will be organized by our travel agency for photography enthusiasts, with extensive experience after more than 5 years and 45 organized photo tours. Moreover, you will have the constant assistance of one or more of our photo guides, with prior experience in the destination and many trips around the world. This will ensure that you achieve fantastic photographic results while learning and improving your photography.
Undoubtedly, this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour is entirely focused on landscape and architectural photography. In terms of landscapes, it is one of the most spectacular destinations worldwide, and it also stands out architecturally, with opportunities to photograph beautiful Edinburgh and the marvelous Scottish castles.
Regarding landscapes, during the trip we will photograph both mountain landscapes and seascapes. Among the many locations we will capture, we highlight impressive mountains, spectacular rock formations, rushing waterfalls, towering cliffs, beautiful beaches, scenic rivers and streams, and the legendary Scottish lochs. Therefore, this is an extraordinary destination for any landscape photography enthusiast.
Some of the iconic locations we will photograph include the fascinating Loch Ness, with the legend of its mysterious monster, the Etive Mor waterfalls, the imposing rock formation of “Old Man of Storr”, and the majestic cliffs of Neist Point. However, these are just a small sample of the many locations we will visit during this fantastic photo tour.
On the other hand, we cannot forget about Scotland’s impressive architecture. In addition to our visit to Edinburgh, during this photo tour we will have the opportunity to photograph the fabulous Scottish castles. Photographing these castles, with the country’s stunning landscapes, will be an absolutely unforgettable experience.
We have scheduled our Scotland Winter Photo Tour at this time because it is one of the best times of year to travel to Scotland. On the June trip, we can photograph the country at the end of spring, with beautiful green tones covering the entire landscape. On the September trip, we can already enjoy the first autumn colors, enhancing the beauty of these already incredible locations. Additionally, statistically, September tends to be much less rainy than October or November.
In both dates, we avoid the busiest tourist months of summer, such as July and August, meaning we won’t encounter as many tourists during our stay.
In any case, it is important to note that it’s difficult to travel to Scotland for 10 days without encountering some rain.
Our Scottish Highlands Photo Tour is an easy-level trip, suitable for everyone. The tour is suitable for all levels, both physical and photographic, and for all ages.
Firstly, it’s a trip suitable for all fitness levels. Most locations we’ll photograph are very close to the parking areas. However, we will do some short hikes to reach other locations. But these are easy and not very long walks, so there’s no need to worry. Furthermore, the places we reach after these walks will undoubtedly be incredible.
Similarly, there is no age limit, as long as you are reasonably healthy.
Regarding photographic level, the tour is suitable for all levels. You don’t need to have advanced skills or previous experience in photography. Our photo guides assist each participant during the trip, providing personalized attention tailored to each person’s level. Thanks to this, you will return home with fabulous images from the trip.
Finally, there is no minimum photography equipment requirement to participate. Although you’ll find a recommended equipment section further down, it’s simply a list of ideal photography gear for the trip. However, this is by no means essential equipment to participate. For example, we’ve had clients who use compact cameras, or even just their smartphones.
All in all, this Scotland Winter Photo Tour is an excellent opportunity to photograph the country’s fascinating landscapes while improving your photography skills. A unique occasion to capture the infinite beauty of the Scottish lands, immortalizing its most impressive landscapes alongside its magical castles.
If you are passionate about landscape photography, this tour is highly recommended for you. A perfect destination for an unforgettable trip, while capturing hundreds of stunning photos. All in a very small group, to encourage learning and the best experience possible. Don’t miss this opportunity and book your spot for this fantastic tour now.
Our Scotland Winter Photo Tour will begin at Edinburgh International Airport, where we’ll meet. After the presentations, we will take our vehicles and head to the first of the areas we will visit during the trip, Loch Lomond National Park.
This area features precious lakes and forests, of incomparable beauty, bringing us the first photo possibilities of the workshop. We will visit one of the most spectacular lakes in the area for sunset, Loch Lomond (loch is the Scottish word for lake), near Milarrochy Bay.
Once the light has gone, we’ll continue to Dalmally, where we’ll stay for this first night.
Today, we will wake up early to visit the nearby Loch Awe by sunrise, only a 5 minutes drive from our accommodation. In this incredible lake, we’ll be able to photograph the fantastic Kilchurn Caste, being our main objective for the session. If lucky, we might get not windy condition, which would allow for spectacular reflections of the castle and the surrounding mountains over the lake.
After enjoying sunrise and golden hour as much as possible, we’ll head to our following destination, Glencoe. We will spend most of the day stopping by many of the impressive locations along the road. Among these, we could highlight several extraordinary waterfalls, such as Etive Mor, The Meeting of the Three Waters, Glencoe, Steall or Coe River. But, besides these, we will also photograph Achtriotchan Lake, as well as many other mesmerizing views we will be finding throughout the route.
After leaving our luggage at our accommodation in Glencoe, we will continue to the Stalker Castke. This gorgeous castle, located at Loch Laich, (which is part of the Linnhe one), will be our sunset location for the day. Being able to photograph such a mythical and enchanting castle, will be one of the highlights of this Scotland photo workshop. Certainly, it’s kind of a paradise for photographers. If we are lucky to get good lights by sunset, we’ll enjoy an unforgettable show.
After shooting the area also by blue hour, we’ll get back to our accommodation to sleep.
We’ll leave Glencoe early in the morning, to get to the Etive Mor falls for sunrise. This is another of the top locations around the country, and will bring us impressive photo opportunities, as the sunlight illuminates the area.
After sunrise, we’ll continue our way to our next destination. However, we will be stopping several times along our way. One of the most remarkable visits will take place at Glenfinnan Viaduct, world famous because of the stream train that passes over it. If lucky, we will be able to photograph this precious train, best known as ‘the Harry Potter train’.
Afterwards, we’ll continue our way to another of the most awaited locations during this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour, the Eilean Donan Castle. Located by Loch Duich, we are talking about one of the top landmarks in this beautiful country. We’ll stay in the area for the rest of the day, photographing the location by sunset. Furthermore, we’ll be capturing the castle illuminated at blue hour, in one of the most magical moments of the trip.
Once it’s totally dark, we’ll get back to our accommodation to sleep.
Today, we’ll get back to Eilean Donan Castle, this time for sunrise. As this is one of the most beautiful locations in Scotland, we will make sure to make the most of it during these two visits. We’ll be there as the sun illuminates the area, capturing the castle at golden hour.
After the session, we’ll have breakfast and will continue our route to the spectacular Isle of Skye. As usual, we will be stopping to photograph several spots along our way, beginning with several scenic points to photograph the Loch Long and, again, the Eilean Donan Castle. Apart from these, we will be photographing the Kyleakin Castle, as well as the same named town, Loch Cill Chriosd, and the precious tiny cemetery next to it, and the Spar Cave.
Finally, we’ll visit Elgol for sunset, where we’ll photograph its beautiful port and its amazing rocky beach. There, as the sun is setting, we will enjoy the amazing light in front of the scene we will be capturing. After the session, we will drive to Portree, where we will stay for the next 4 nights.
We’ll wake up early to get to another of the top locations of this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour, The Old Man of Storr. This spectacular rock formation, as well as The Needle, are located at the foot of the impressive mountain known as The Storr, all in an amazing scenery.
The area is around a half and hour drive from Portree, and once we get there, we’ll have to hike for another half an hour. Therefore, we’ll have to get early enough to make the most of the session. However, be sure it will be totally worth it! We’ll get the reward of photographing one of the most amazing natural areas in Scotland, with spectacular panoramic views of the region.
Alternatively, for those who don’t want to do the whole hike, we will give the option to keep taking pictures. near the parking area.
After this visit, we will get to the nearby Loch Fada and Loch Leathan, very close to the coast. We’ll be searching for great compositions around these lakes, with the impressive The Storr and The Old Man of Storr in the background.
Finally, we will get to another incredible area of Skye, Fairy Glen. This magical location features precious rounded hills and mounds that seem to be taken from a fairytale. We’ll stay in the area for sunset, making the most from the endless photo opportunities we’ll have here.
After sunset, we’ll head back to our hotel to rest.
Today, we’ll have to wake up very early again, to head to the Fairy Pools, a fantastic area with crystal clear blue pools and waterfalls, which will allow us to get wonderful photos. Here, we’ll be able to practice long exposure photography, using neutral density filters. This way, we will get very different effects on the water, depending on the shutter speed used.
This area of the River Brittle, at the foot of the Cuillin Mountains, features amazing photographic potential, so we’ll stay there during most part of the morning.
Afterwards, we will head to the following spot, another of the most amazing locations in Scotland, Neist Point, and the impressive Neist cliffs. For many, this is the most beautiful location in the Isle of Skye, and even in all Scotland. From a photographic point of view, the area is kind of a paradise for photo lovers, with amazing views of the surroundings, that will take our breath away!
We’ll spend the rest of the day at the cliffs, photographing the sunset from the area. As the sun is setting by the horizon, we’ll be able to capture extraordinary pictures of the cliffs and the beautiful lighthouse in the background. There will be infinite possibilities to get fantastic images around us, so we’ll make sure to explore all the possibilities. Undoubtedly, this will be one of the most fruitful moments of the trip.
After blue hour, we will get back to our accommodation, to rest after a very intense day.
One more day, we’ll get up early to get to another incredible location, from where we’ll capture sunrise. This time, we’ll visit Mealt Falls, a wonderful 180 foot (55 meter) high waterfall by the Kilt Rock cliffs, that falls directly into the sea.
After exploring the area for enough time, we’ll have breakfast and head to the next destination, not so far away, the Quiraing area. We’ll spend the rest of the day exploring the surroundings of this mountainous region, with its beautiful green tones, moss-covered rocks, and amazing rock formations.
We will hike to some of the most remarkable spots in the region, but stopping constantly to photograph the wonderful views and details around us. Among those spots, we should highlight some rock formations, such as The Needle, The Table or The Prison, apart from lakes, valleys and hills.
After photographing sunset from Quiraing, we will get back to our accommodation to rest.
Today, we’ll leave early from our accommodation and drive to our sunrise location, Loch Nan Eilean. If there is no wind, we will be able to capture the wonderful reflections of the mountains in the lake.
After sunrise, we will stop for breakfast, and begin our way back East, stopping several times to photograph the area around us. One of the places we’ll photograph will be Plodda Falls, a 131 feet (40 meter) high waterfall, located in the middle of a fantastic forest.
For sunrise, we will visit probably the most famous locations in Scotland, the world famous Loch Ness. Despite it not being one of the most beautiful lakes we will visit during our trip, it will bring us also interesting compositions, apart from the chance to explore this magical place, searching for the mythical lake monster.
After photographing sunset by the lake, we’ll head back to our accommodation, in Glencoe.
This will be our last full day in Scotland, so we’ll wake up early again, this time to photograph some of the locations on the way back to Edinburgh.
After breakfast, we will continue our way to Edinburgh, and head to the Edinburgh Airport, where this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour will come to its end.
Edinburgh International Airport, Edinburgh, Scotland (Google Maps)
This Scottish Highlands Photo Tour is recommended for anyone, regardless their age or their physical level. Most of the photo spots are located just a short walk from the places where we’ll park. However, there a couple of longer hikes, that will requite easy half an hour to one hour hikes. Taking this into account, we can consider this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour an easy trip.
At the same time, there is no age limit for the tour, as well as your health and conditions are reasonably good.
There is no need of a minimum photography level to join this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to come to this trip, nor even having a lot of experience with your camera. All our photo tours are open to all levels, even for beginners, or unexperienced photography users. Sometimes, we even have people just taking shots with their smartphones.
One of our highlights is providing customized attention, so we will help you to get the best possible images, regardless your previous level. We’ll be there to help you becoming a better photographer!
During this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour, we can expect mid temperatures during the daytime, that will turn a bit colder during the nights. However, nothing specially complicated if we are well prepared. Average temperatures during this time of the year are around 46º to 57º Fahrenheit (8º to 14º Celsius). At the same time, rain is very usual in Scotland anytime, so we will have to take that into account.
For this reason, the best choice is dressing in layers, so you can add or remove layers depending on the temperature. A Gore Tex or waterproof jacket will be totally recommended, for the possible rain. At the same time, a light jacket would be also needed for the colder moments. Waterproof mountain boots or hiking shoes will be perfect for most of the trip. Once you confirm your booking, you will also receive a guide withe the recommended gear list for this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour.
This Scottish Highlands Photo Tour, as most of our trips, doesn’t include meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner). This will give us maximum flexibility during the trip, in order to focus on the most important thing: photography. Normally, we will be having breakfast in the hotel or in cafes, before or after our sunrise session. For lunch, sometimes we’ll be going to restaurants, but other times we’ll be buying food at supermarkets (fruit, snacks, sandwiches, etc…), and doing a picnic or even eating in the vehicle/s. Then, we will have dinner at the hotel or in town.
However, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the Scottish cuisine, with delicious local dishes, as well as wonderful fish and lobster!
Currently, the main payment option we have is the bank transfer. However, if you prefer it, we also have other payment options, such as credit or debit card, PayPal or Transferwise. Please notice that these other payment options may apply a commission fee. You can ask us about these different payment options.
If you choose to pay by credit or debit card, or by PayPal, you can process your payment online, when you finish the booking process. For bank transfer payment, you just have to proceed with the booking and then, once you finish the process with the chosen payment method, you’ll receive an email with al the instructions and bank details.
During our Scottish Highlands Photo Tour, we’ll be normally staying in 2, 3 or 4 star hotels. Each traveller will be staying in a double twin shared room, shared with another participant of the tour. Rooms will always include a private bath.
If you come with another person to the trip, you’ll share the room, However, if you are traveling alone, we’ll choose a roommate for you between the other participants in the trip (always same genre). Anyway, you will also have the chance to choose a single room for you, paying an extra supplement. Contact us for all details.
Anyone can join this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour, no matter your country of residence. Our main travel agency is settled in Santander, Spain, but our trips are open to customers from countries all around the world. Therefore, we may have clients from different places in our photo tours.
This Scottish Highlands Photo Tour will begin at Edinburgh International Airport, Scotland. Therefore, all the participants have to get there for the first day of the tour, traveling from their country of residence. There is no need to join the rest of the participants at any other country, to fly together to Edinburgh.
Once you have confirmed your booking for this Scottish Highlands Photo Tour, we will send you the trip info with a recommended gear PDF guide. This will include suggestions not only about the photography gear, but also about the clothes and accessories you might need during this photo tour. To sum up, you won’t have to worry about anything, since our expert photo leaders and guides will inform you about everything you will need, so you can enjoy your travel as much as possible!
As a first tip, we would suggest you bringing a light color down or shell jacket (for example red, orange, yellow, light green, etc…). That jacket will protect you from the cold and the rain but, at the same time, you’ll look great when photographed in some of the most beautiful locations around all Scotland!
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