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22 – 29 January 2028
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Max 5
7 nights / 8 days
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Onich Hotel in Glencoe
Portree Hotel on Skye
Glasgow Airport (GLA) at 12:00 on Jan 22nd
Join me for a fabulous Scotland photo tour and workshop based on the Isle of Skye and Glencoe in Scotland during the Winter of 2028. The photo tour is centred in the very heart of Glencoe and Portree on the Isle of Skye. We will use our two bases to photograph the stunning mountain scenery of the surrounding Scottish Highlands landscape.
During January, the area around Glencoe will be transformed into a winter wonderland. Snow will be on the high peaks and, with any luck, will be on the ground around Rannoch Moor. The Isle of Skye is similar, and if we’re lucky, we may even get an aurora borealis above the island.
Our stay is based firstly in the village of Onich, 5 miles north of Glencoe. Single-occupancy (no single supplement) double rooms are provided along with breakfast. Then we will move northwards to the Isle of Skye, where our stay will be based in the Portree Hotel, which is a central point on the island.
Highlights of the Scotland Isle of Skye and Glencoe photo tour, other than the endless mountainous scenery, will be Rannoch Moor, Buchaille Etive Mor, Lochan na h-Achlaise and the Black Mount, as well as other places such as Castle Stalker and the Fort William area. And up on the Isle of Skye, we will cover locations such as the Old Man of Storr, the Trotternish Ridge and Elgol.
During January, the average time of sunrise is 0850am, whilst sunset is around 400pm. During our Scotland photo tour, we will have breakfast before heading out to catch the sunrise.
After sunrise, we continue until lunchtime either into the landscape or in woodland before breaking for lunch.
In the afternoon, we’ll head back out again, this time concentrating on photographing the landscapes. The day will finish with sunset, then we’ll head back to our base to eat dinner in the evening.
22 January 2028
Pick up at Glasgow Airport (GLA) at 1200pm. From here, we will drive to our hotel in Onich to start the photo tour of Glencoe. We will endeavour to make the best of the light during the day and capture the stunning scenery around us.
23 – 25 January 2028
During the next two days, we will again make the best of the scenery of the Scottish Highlands around the Glencoe area. In the late morning, we’ll start the drive northwards to the Isle of Skye, where we’ll check into our hotel in Portree.
26 – 28 January 2028
We’ll have three whole days to take in the otherworldly landscapes of the Isle of Skye. This island, otherwise known as the Inner Hebrides, has become world-renowned for its stunning scenery. We’ll have access to places such as the Trotternish Ridge, the Old Man of Storr (a 1-hour hike up) and Elgol.
29 January 2028
If we get the weather, then we’ll head out to do one last sunrise, then head back to Glasgow Airport (GLA) for a drop-off time of 630PM. This will give plenty of time for us to take the long drive back and stop for lunch on the way.
If, though, participants’ flight times, etc, don’t allow, then you will be dropped at the airport so that you can easily catch your flight. At a minimum, I would aim to be back at the airport by 1PM.
I’m here as a professional landscape and travel photographer to help you get the best from the Scotland photography tour. You can expect:
The two inevitable questions before any photography tour are “what camera gear do I bring and what clothing?”
Camera Gear
Clothing
Is it cold on the Isle of Skye & Glencoe in January?
In January, temperatures can reach well below freezing, especially on Rannoch Moor. You’ll need to ensure that you have clothing that will keep you warm from the inevitable cold and wind chill that we will be experiencing during our days out.
What camera kit should I bring?
A wide-angle lens (16-35mm) and a medium zoom (24-70mm) are the lenses we’ll be using the most. A longer zoom (100-400mm) will be useful to cover most compositional eventualities that we may need to isolate. It’s likely the most used lens will be in the 24-70mm range, as a super wide-angle can create the pancake effect on the mountainous landscape, so make sure this focal length is covered.
Do I need a computer?
Although not essential, it’s a great idea to bring a laptop computer with you so you can discuss imagery with me.
Where do we meet?
We’ll meet up around midday, 12:00PM, at arrivals in Glasgow Airport. From there, we’ll have a quick bite to eat before heading north.
What’s included in the Scotland photography tour?
Double rooms with en-suite bathrooms
Single occupancy accommodation (no single supplement)
Breakfasts
Transport during the tour
Pickup from Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Tuition from Julian Elliott
What’s not included in the Scotland photo tour?
Meals not mentioned
Transport to Glasgow Airport
Insurance
Getting to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Airport is served by a number of airlines. From within the UK there are a number of flights to the airport during the day. From Europe and Internationally, a number of destinations fly into the airport from as far afield as Dubai, the USA and Canada.
If you are arriving by train into Glasgow Central or Glasgow Queen Street then there is a bus service called the Glasgow Airport Express which takes you to the airport in around 20 minutes.
My tours fill up quickly but sometimes spots open up due to cancellations.
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