Day 1 – Arrival in Edinburgh and onward journey to Glencoe

Individual journey to Scotland. We meet in Edinburgh in the early afternoon. We will then set off in our comfortable minibus in the direction of Glencoe. You will spend the night here in the middle of the Scottish Highlands.

Glencoe is one of the most beautiful regions in the Western Highlands. The glen with its epic landscapes is picturesquely located between the shores of Loch Leven and Rannoch Moor. Several famous films, such as the James Bond film Skyfall and the Harry Potter films were filmed in this region.

This evening, you will undertake the first photo session of this trip and capture the fantastic landscapes of the Highlands.

Day 2 – Glencoe and the Highlands

Today you will head out to capture the beautiful landscape of the Scottish highlands. We will shoot during sunrise and sunset around 3 to 4 hours per photo session. Depending on the weather conditions we will visit the beautiful lakes of Rannoch Moor, wild creeks, rivers and waterfalls of the Glencoe valley as well as the impressive Buachaille Etive Mòr and the mighty Three Sisters of Glencoe.

Day 3 – From Glencoe to the Isle of Skye

Today you set off in the direction of the Isle of Skye. Of course, we will take plenty of time to stop and take photos at beautiful places along the way. In the late afternoon, the first photo session on the picturesque island is already on the programme.

The Isle of Skye, which is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides, is a magical place. It is certain to impress you with its mountain ranges, breathtaking coastline and impressive scenery.

Day 4 to 6 – Isle of Skye

We will be taking photos for 3 – 4 hours each day during the morning and in the late afternoon. The Isle of Skye is an absolute dream for anyone who likes to photograph landscapes. Craggy mountains, deep valleys, fascinating coastline, rushing streams, beautiful waterfalls and picturesque lighthouses. There are numerous subjects to photograph, such as the famous Old Man of Stoor, the Quiraing maze of rock formations, the pretty, quaint fishing village of Elgol with its breathtaking views of the Cuillin Mountains and obviously so much more.

We will put together the exact program for the day on site at short notice in order to be able to respond to the respective weather and light conditions. Our local photo guide will take you to the most beautiful photo locations. He knows the island like no other.

Day 7 – Onward journey to Perthshire

In the early morning, you can once again take your time photographing on the Isle of Skye (weather depending). After breakfast, you will travel to Perthshire, where you will arrive later in the afternoon.

In this region, the River Tay flows through a picture-book landscape. Hillsides with ancient birch trees and forests of spruce, pine and larch combine to create a fairytale landscape. This is the perfect place to end your Scottish photo tour in a cosy atmosphere.

Day 8 – End of the tour

After breakfast, you will travel to Edinburgh Airport, where the photo tour ends and you will start your individual journey home or onwards.

For whom is this photo tour suitable?

This photo tour is aimed at both beginners and advanced photographers. You have a basic knowledge of shutter speed, aperture and ISO and are be able to set these on your camera. On this photo tour, you will be individually supervised according to your photography skills.

Weather

It is likely that you will experience four seasons in one day in Scotland. These rapidly changing weather conditions are precisely what makes photographing these landscapes so very exciting. Fantastic lighting effects occur and the resulting shots are instantly much more dramatic.

Time of travel March

The month of March is perfect for exploring Scotland photographically. On the one hand, the weather is particularly changeable now, which can make for fantastic lighting moods and on the other hand, sunrise and sunset take place at very pleasant times. Temperatures during the day are between 7 and 13 degrees. There are no mosquitoes and midges in March and you can take photos undisturbed.

Fitness level

You have a good basic level of fitness to be able to take part in short, moderate hikes on the local hiking trails. The hiking trails in Scotland (if they exist at all) can sometimes be a little uneven or boggy, as they usually lead through moorland and heathland or along streams and ravines. Certain places may involve a walking time of around 1 hour per walk. The hiking trails are mostly on flat terrain or involve an incline.

Programme of the photo workshop

In order that you can capture photos at the right time with the right light during the early hours and twilight, we will be out and about for around four hours particularly around the hours of sunrise and sunset.

You then have some time available during the morning and afternoon to rest, catch up on sleep, explore the surrounding area or take part in image critiques and tutorials if you so wish.

Half double room

Single travellers can book half of a double room. If there is no other guest who wants to share the room, the single room surcharge will apply.

Insurance

We strongly advise you to purchase insurance for cancellation and return journey costs, which will be needed in the event of a secluded region being evacuated, a local hospital stay or return travel costs to your home country.

Travel information FDFA

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The Terms and Conditions

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Prices

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