Photographing Scotland: The Most Beautiful Places to Visit

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This area is very popular for its natural beauty, and it is also easy to access on A82. There are many options for hiking and climbing in the area. We’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the North Coast 500 a number of times and had an absolute blast doing so. Usually we spend between one and three weeks doing the 500 mile road trip. And we’ve got lots of content from our adventures to help you plan your own! Dating from the 16th century, this ruined castle sits on a promontory which juts out into the loch, and if there is enough water in the Loch it actually turns into an island. There are a number of locations from which you can shoot this castle, my recommendation is to find a spot where you can see the castle reflected in the loch, and hope that you get a still day!

There simply is no bad season to go to Scotland. However, as is often the case in the northern hemisphere, mid-spring and early autumn tend to work best for photography. That’s when you get a nice mix of mostly pleasant conditions, vivid colors, and perfect daylight balance. For something less strenuous, consider a detour to the Etive river waterfall that’s been gaining popularity in photography circles lately. Finally, the Kilchurn castle on the northern shore of Lake Awe (a fitting name!) is among the most picturesque in Scotland.Be aware, that the boat journey can be really chopping. Waves will come over the top, spraying anyone sat outside with sea water. Make sure to take a rain cover for your camera gear and a coat if you choose to sit outside. I personally use OP/Tech Rainsleeves, but there’s a huge selection of rain coversavailable. No article about the best landscape photography locations in Scotland would be complete without featuring the Isle of Skye. A photographer’s dream location, there’s no wonder why it features heavily in many photographs.

Definitely, it’s one of the best photography workshops and for sure a worthy Europe photo tour. During a trip to Scotland, you can enjoy great landscapes as on a trip to Iceland. Close to the Old man of Stoer, you will find one the most beautiful waterfalls in all Scotland: Clashnessie falls. Its just 15 meters, but the beauty of impressive of this fall, make this spot a must-see spot. We have a guide to whisky distilleries on the North Coast 500 if you’re interested in visiting distilleries along the route.Anyway, Circus Lane is a beautiful old cobbled street with old lampposts, creeping greenery and lovely houses, making for a perfect village scene, just ten minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. We also encourage you to find your own favourite alley or street in Edinburgh – there are lots to choose from! Continuing up the east coast of Scotland, the next stop is a magnificent fairy-tale style castle with wonderful grounds – Dunrobin Castle.