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billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Outdoorsafe wrote:

I would like to spend a month in the UK, Scotland specifically, in September of this year. I would appreciate any insights, suggestions or other advice from any of you that have experience in the area. I would also appreciate any contact information you may have for any photography guides with whom you have had a good experience with in the past. I am primarily a landscape photographer but am also interested in photographing birds.

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gwilliams6

picsman wrote:

I live in Scotland and my advice is hire your own ... (show quote)

I have traveled around Scotland a few times, both in spring and in fall. Better weather in spring, but the rain and all in the fall has its own photographic charm and can be spectacular. Yes do the Highlands, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Loch Shiel (were a lot of the Harry Potter Movies were shot. Ride the historic steam train here), The Hebrides Islands. Island of Mull, Island of Skye, etc. ,go up the lift on Ben Nevis, all along the western coast, but don't forget to get over to the course at St. Andrews on the Eastern coast. There are great car and passenger ferries, and tour buses, but I found driving myself was better way to get and see it all. Roads are small but passable and you can take your car on the ferries. This gives you the most flexibility. Stayed at some great and reasonable inns and b&b. There are excellent guided photo tours like some suggested. I was lucky, I have close friends who live there and they were my tour guides and traveling companions all across Scotland. Also Edinburgh and its castle should not be missed.

I would psot many shot from my trips, but that would be hijacking this post. Bottom line Scotland is an amazing place to travel and shoot. Just take rain gear, proper clothes for the seasonal temps,proper shoes, maybe a walking stick and you will love it. Cheers

BrianFlaherty Loc: Wilseyville, CA

I got along quite well driving. . with maps; and, a compass. . .A Big Smile goes a long way! Do some reading of guide books like Lonely Planet, etc. . .Learn a bit about history; and, ASK QUESTIONS! Everyone loves to tell you about where they live; and, if you "demonstrate" your knowledge of some history, they'll be happy to fill you on all sorts of "Local Tidbits". . .Especially in the hinterlands!

I'm gonna repeat this. . .BRING A COMPASS! I cannot count the number of times it got me "out of trouble!" And, it does NOT need batteries. . .And, works in all sorts of weather; and, all times of day or night! A small flashlight in the pocket of each jacket is also super-handy!

And, do NOT forget to smile; and, say "Thank you!"

PS. . If you're around Spittal of Glenshee, stop at the local "carvery". . .And, ask the bartender for a Martini. . .For three days, I served them up to guests, as they awaited dinner. And, that bartender was an "apt student" of my mixology! For my efforts, I was "paid" with glasses of Scotland's Finest Single Malts. . .for all three of those days! <smile>

photogeneralist Loc: Lopez Island Washington State

Vigneron wrote:

Here is a link to my wife's pictures taken while hiking the Highland Trail. I wish I had been with her on that trip and I would love to go myself. She and the others did "Inn to Inn" hiking. A lot of walking but the scenery is really fantastic. I have some Scottish ancestry so my genes woke up when I saw the pictures.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/catoctin_vigneron/albums/72157638671845203

Your wife has a wonderful sense of composition but fire the tone processor , everything seems way way overcooked in post. We me some wonderful Scots on a self drive tour in New Zealand and would love to visit Scotland but for the roads. I complained about the narrowness and lack of shoulder or guardrails with hundreds of feet of dropoff just inches from the tire 's path and he said the NZ roads were better than Scotland's . Perhaps if you are on a tour with transport provided?

Vigneron

photogeneralist wrote:

Your wife has a wonderful sense of composition but fire the tone processor ,

Will pass along your comments to the post processor :-)

Pictures were not from a Road Scholar trip but I have been on several including one last March to New Zealand. IMHO, this is an excellent option because they are more than just trips to see pretty scenery but the trips also include native guides and discuss culture, history, botany, Geology etc.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

The best of the scenery is on the west coast. Expect the weather to be volatile. Book in advance, even in September.

gwilliams6

gwilliams6 wrote:

I have traveled around Scotland a few times, both ... (show quote)

If you go to my facebook page and scroll down to photos, you will find a few of my shots from Scotland (closer to bottom of folder) . Enjoy

https://www.facebook.com/GSWilliamsPhotography/photos/a.1803800826594541/1821143311526959/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/pg/GSWilliamsPhotography/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1803800826594541

TonyBrown

Drive the North Coast 500. The route runs around the coast of Scotland. Fantastic route with spectacular scenery and lots of wildlife. Just keep your fingers crossed with the weather.

TonyBrown

Drive the North Coast 500. The route runs around the coast of Scotland. Fantastic route with spectacular scenery and lots of wildlife. Just keep your fingers crossed with the weather.

TonyBrown

Drive the North Coast 500. The route runs around the coast of Scotland. Fantastic route with spectacular scenery and lots of wildlife. Just keep your fingers crossed with the weather.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Outdoorsafe wrote:

I would like to spend a month in the UK, Scotland specifically, in September of this year. I would appreciate any insights, suggestions or other advice from any of you that have experience in the area. I would also appreciate any contact information you may have for any photography guides with whom you have had a good experience with in the past. I am primarily a landscape photographer but am also interested in photographing birds.

We took a cruise in July that had port calls in the Shetland and Orkney Islands and Edinburgh. The islands were beautiful and worth a visit; we enjoyed them more than Edinburgh, but are glad we went there. Edinburgh Castle was a "zoo," though I suspect it won't be as bad when you're there. As I understand it, you can get to the Shetland and Orkney Islands readily via the ferry system.