Scotland Landscape Photography

Climbing mountains, chasing light, and guiding others through Scotland’s Highlands and Islands, these images are born from adventure and years of travel to this unique location. Every image is a hard-fought battle against the elements and an unforgiving terrain. It is no wonder people from all over the world are drawn to this wild and ancient landscape.

Stac Pollaidh, Scotland (Copy) — Stac Pollaidh view

Raven over Arran (Copy) — Raven over Isle of Arran

Mangersta Sea Stacks (Copy) — Mangersta Sea Stacks, Outer Hebrides

Island Boat (Copy) — Fishing boat, Isle os Skye

Isle of Skye (Copy) — Loch Coruisk to Elgol on the Isle of Skye

The Far North (Copy) — The Far North, Stac Pollaidh

The Devils Pulpit (Copy) — The Devils Pulpit

Isle of Lewis - Outer Hebrides (Copy) — Callanish Stone Circles, Outer Hebrides

Road from Applecross, Scotland (Copy) — The Road from Applecross

Luskentyre, Isle of Harris (Copy) — Luskentyre, Isle of Harris

The Bad Step (Copy) — The Bad Step, Isle of Skye

Isle of Arran (Copy) — Dark Falls, Isle of Arran

Isle of Lewis (Copy) — Mangersta sea stacks, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Isle of Mull (Copy) — Sunset, Isle of Mull

Cairngorm Waterfall (Copy) — Cairngorm Waterfall

Suilven, Assynt (Copy) — Mount Suilven, Assynt

Isle of Skye and boat (Copy) — The Isle of Skye and a boat

Old Man of Storr (Copy) — Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye

Highland Cow (Copy) — Highland Cow, Isle of Skye

Buchaille from Chrulasiste (Copy) — Buchaille from Chrulasiste, Glencoe

Storm on Rannoch Moor (Copy) — Storm on Rannoch Moor, Glencoe

Road to Fort William (Copy) — Road to Fort William

Isle of Harris - Outer Hebrides (Copy) — Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

Cairn Gorm, Scotland (Copy) — The summit of Cairngorm after the storm

Glen Sheil, Scotland (Copy) — Author in Glen Sheil, Scotland

Treebeard from Mirkwood (Copy) — Treebeard from Mirkwood, Oban

Foinaven - Far North Scotland (Copy) — Foinaven, Far North Scotland

Glencoe (Copy) — Wild Scottish Goat, Glencoe

Autumn Oaks (Copy) — Autumn Oaks, Highlands

Whirlpools (Copy) — Whirlpools, Ardnamurchan

Buachaille Etive Mor (Copy) — Buachaille Etive Mor, Glencoe

A landscape of Glen Affric in Scotland in winter.

Photo Scotland

Much of my Scotland landscape photography is created through repeated journeys north, returning year after year to build a deeper understanding of place rather than chasing single moments. I often visit twice a year outside of the popular times to visit. I regularly spend extended periods for a number of weeks in Scotland, travelling through locations such as the Isle of Skye, Glencoe, the Cairngorms, the far north and the Outer Hebrides. These trips often involve wild camping and long days trekking through mountains, ancient Caledonian woodlands and along remote Atlantic coastlines, allowing me to work slowly and respond to Scotland’s constantly changing light and weather. This is a wild place and I often drift with the weather to the best locations rather than having a set itinerary of places to shoot. My advice for anyone visiting the Highlands is not to go where you have pre-planned, but instead let the weather dictate your journey. Scotland can be a dangerous environment once you enter the highest mountains, especially in winter, and needs to be treated with caution and care in relation to its weather.

This approach means many of the images are shaped by time spent waiting, revisiting and experiencing the landscape in quieter conditions, often away from the more familiar viewpoints. Each return offers something different, and this long-term relationship with Scotland’s wild places strongly influences the photographs shown here. Often it is those wild, violent winds and storms that make the images come to life

Alongside the imagery, I share practical guidance on my blog for photographers and travellers heading into the Scottish Highlands, covering everything from planning and conditions to working safely and creatively in remote environments. All photographs in this gallery are available as archival fine art prints, produced using museum-grade materials and offered in a full range of sizes to suit both private and professional spaces. This is my personal interpretation of Photo Scotland, which is rooted in time spent on the ground, thoughtful exploration, and a deep respect for the landscape.