Scotland has been a favorite landscape photography destination since forever. It is easy to understand why. In this collection of photos I will show my favorites from my tour through western Scotland.
After 10 days photographing England and Wales, we entered Scotland. This part of the tour was one I was looking very much forward to. Scotland is known for its beauty, and landscape photographers have always treasured the region of Glencoe and the Isle of Skye. Both these famous locations were high on my priority list to photograph but we also experienced other beautiful locations. As in England, I had made a plan for what to visit in Scotland but it was not set in stone. We had the opportunity to improvise along the way if the weather looked too dreadful; clear blue sky, thick fog or low-hanging clouds, or a completely wash-out of rain.
We started out in Southern Scotland where I stumbled upon this beautiful scene of a lit group of silver birches.
The same evening we visited the famous Kilchurn Castle. Even in moody weather, this castle is beautiful!
We returned the next morning to catch the golden light on the Castle.
Glencoe Lochan during the autumn is a beautiful sight.
Astrophotography was not a part of the plan. However, when I got the chance to photograph the Milky Way reflected in Glencoe Lochan it was a no brainer.
One of the most famous photography locations in all of Scotland is this little oasis in front of the mountain Buachaille Etive Mor.
Buachaille Etive Mor as seen from Beinn a'Chrulaiste, which arguably is one of the most breathtaking views in all of Scotland!
If you are able to climb Beinn a'Chrulaiste on a day with showers, you might be in for a light show few people ever get to witness.
Glen Coe as seen from Beinn a'Chrulaiste. You need a long lens to zoom into the valley.
If you do not have a long lens, there are plenty of opportunity to get some strong foregrounds. This and the above photos from Beinn a'Chrulaiste were taken on the same day. Staying on top of a mountain, an entire day will probably yield some beautiful photos as the weather changes.
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is famous from the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Here the old steam train crosses the viaduct.
Eileen Donan Castle is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Scotland. It is hard to understand why as this beautiful old castle is reflected perfectly in the water.
Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock is a beautiful viewpoint along the eastern coast of the Isle of Skye.
The Quiraing is a fairly easy hike but offers one of the most beautiful views in Scotland.
The Old Man of Storr in the Isle of Skye is probably the most famous landscape photography location in all of Britain. During sunrise, you can get some breathtaking photos from this beautiful location.
The Old Man of Storr offers many beautiful compositions.
Neist Point Lighthouse during a rare sunset in western Isle of Skye.
The Fairy Pools is another famous tourists and photography location of the Isle of Skye. My tip for visiting this place is on rainy days as the waterfalls will be full.
It is however important that the background mountains are visible as they ground your images. With a long shutter speed such as half a second, you are able to smooth out the water and keep some texture in it.
A tourist is enjoying the beauty of Scotland.
Scotland is a place I will return to for sure. Have you been to Scotland or do you live there? Where is your favorite location or area for photography? In the video above I present some of these beautiful locations.
All amazing photos! I really want to go, maybe along with Ireland. England...not so much.
England is so beautiful too! And don't forget Wales either :)
https://fstoppers.com/landscapes/twelve-photos-proving-england-beautiful...
Any exotic location is good fodder for great photographs. Try photographing in your own backyard for a challenge.
It does get a bit repetitive and boring + I have neither a waterfall or mountain in my backyard ;)
Maybe you should move to Scotland! ;-)
...says the guy who lives in California! ;-)
Easy to say for someone living in California ;)
I love the mood and feel in these fantastic images! Very Madsy :)
Haha, thanks a lot, Hans :)
Since my gf and I started talking of our next trip (road trip in Ireland and Scotland) we keep seeing posts like this :)
Those shots are amazing! Can’t wait to take some myself :)
I guess the algorithms are reading our minds ;) I hope you get some amazing shots too!
Really amazing shots, bravo! Thanks for the tips included in the comments as well, now I have a couple of new hikes to add to my list.
You're very welcome, Andrew! And thanks a lot :)
Beautifully done!
Thanks a lot, Lou :)
Very well done!
Thanks a lot, Robert! :)
Lovely images Mads...🙂
Thank you, Arun! 😊
Thanks, beautifully presented.
Thanks a lot, Stuart! 😊
I absolutely adored Scotland when I was there. I'm surprised Edinburgh didn't make the list!