The Home of Golf, Kilts & Bagpipes. A Scotland Photo Tour
The Home of Golf, Kilts & Bagpipes. A Scotland Photo Tour
11 Days Starting and ending in Edinburgh, UK
Visiting: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park, The Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, Salisbury Crags, Scottish National War Memorial, Skye, Fairy Pools, The Storr, Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, Neist Point Lighthouse, Harris, Isle of Harris Distillery, Luskentyre Beach, Eilean Glas Lighthouse, Stornoway, Ullapool, John o' Groats, Orkney, Skara Brae Visitor Centre, Ring of Brodgar, Scapa Flow, Italian Chapel, Loch Ness
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SCOWTP04
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 4
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
18-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Expeditions, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
DISCOVER THE RUGGED BEAUTY OF SCOTLAND Explore the diverse landscape of Scotland. Walk the cobbled streets of Edinburgh and marvel at the historic buildings and castles. Sit at Loch Ness and try and spot Nessie (The Loch Ness Monster!). Hike into the Scottish Highlands and try to capture the famous Scottish red deer. All whilst staying at wonderful hotels, so that even if it rains, you'll have a nice warm bath and meal to look forward to! We have been fortunate enough to capture some of these beautiful sites, through our lens, and have been able to share these moments with our friends, family, and followers alike. Now it's your turn. Join us on this World Photo Tours holiday, and not only learn more about photography from professionals, but also experience places that simply take your breath away! Join your professional English Photographers, and English-speaking guide (Other language guides are available, if required), as you partake in daily excursions to the many Lochs, Isles, mountains, landmarks and valleys, that are in abundant in Scotland. You will have daily excursions, over 7 days, that will give you the opportunity to visit the numerous places that are recommended on a trip to Scotland. You will have the opportunity to photograph the wonderful and numerous species of wildlife, the amazing sunsets and sunrises, the unique Northern Lights and even have time to relax and do a bit of retail therapy in the nations Capital of Edinburgh. Each night you will stay at a hotel in Edinburgh, Skye, Stornoway and John O' Groats. You'll also get to go to the Orkney Isles. We will also visit the Isle of Harris Distillery for a tour of their premises and get to see how they make their gin and Whiskey! There will also be an end of the tour workshop where we will have an editing specific session, so that you can discuss and edit your trip photos (or you can simply just relax and explore the nearby area of Edinburgh on your own). This will include guidance & suggestions on composition, editing techniques and general photography skills.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival And Transfer To Hotel
Location: Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
On arriving at Edinburgh airport, you will be met by your two professional photographers. You will then transfer to your hotel in Edinburgh for 2 nights (Please note this is a private transfer and will be with your fellow tour photographers). Alternatively, if you are not travelling by plane, you can meet us at the hotel in Edinburgh. On arrival, check-in and after you have settled in, we will have a brief group meeting, to run through the tour, detail our goals, the schedule and answer any questions you may have. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the nearby area, or have any early night in preparation for your early start the next day.
Day 2 : Edinburgh Walking Tour
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park, The Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, Salisbury Crags, Scottish National War Memorial
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will start our Scotland tour and visit the major attractions of the Scottish capitol. As one of the most beautiful cities in all of the UK, Edinburgh rises from the wide Firth of Forth to a high, rocky pinnacle, crowned by the stonewalls and towers of Edinburgh Castle. The Scottish capital is a centre of Culture and the Arts, and is especially well known for its festivals. We will today endeavour to visit, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park, The Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Craps, The Royal Botanic Garden, St. Giles Cathedral, Calton Hill and the Scottish National Monument.
Day 3 : Edinburgh To Skye (Approximately 5 Hours Drive)
Location: Edinburgh, Skye
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After an early pickup, by our tour minibuses, we will make our way to the Isle of Skye in the North of Scotland. Although a long journey (Approximately 5 hours), we will make sure we stop off along the way, at the popular tourist spots. This will include Glasgow, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Fort William and Ben Nevis, and the Glenfinnan Viaduct (That was in the Harry Potter films) before arriving at our hotel for the night.
Day 4 : Isle Of Skye Tour
Location: Skye, Fairy Pools, The Storr, Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, Neist Point Lighthouse
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Starting early we will visit the best locations of the Isle of Skye. This will include the Fairy Pools. The Pools are a natural waterfall phenomenon in Glen Brittle. The pools are a vivid blue and are a popular place for wild swimmers who brave the frigid waters. The habitat of the Fairy Pools hosts a variety of animals, such as red deer, rabbits, and sheep; The Fairy Glen. A bizarre and delightful landscape of grassy cone-shaped hills. It is a fascinating and otherworldly place to visit; The Old Man of Storr. A rocky hill on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The hill presents a steep rocky eastern face, overlooking the Sound of Raasay, contrasting with gentler grassy slopes to the west; Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Any visit to Skye is incomplete without a tour of the castle and gardens; And Neist Point Lighthouse. It is one of the most famous lighthouses in Scotland and can be found on the most westerly tip of Skye. We will aim to get to the lighthouse for the sunset and capture the magnificent cliffs and shoreline that surround the location.
Day 5 : Isle Of Skye To Isle Of Harris
Location: Skye, Harris, Isle of Harris Distillery, Luskentyre Beach, Eilean Glas Lighthouse, Stornoway
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We will aim to get the morning ferry to The Isle of Harris from Uig to Tarbert. Once we arrive we will go for a tour of the Isle of Harris Distillery, which produces Gin and Whiskey (Please note that entry cost is included in your package). This will be followed by a tour of the west of the Isle before heading to Stornoway in the far east of the Isle. We will aim to see Luskentyre beach, Eilean Glas Lighthouse and other scenic locations of Harris, before checking into our hotel for the night.
Day 6 : Stornoway To John O’Groats (Approximately 6 Hours Drive)
Location: Stornoway, Ullapool, John o' Groats
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a morning ferry to Ullapool, we will drive to the furthest most point of the mainland of the United Kingdom, John O’Groats. This route will take us across the very North of Scotland, and then up the east coast and will take approximately 6 hours. We will encounter several more castles, lochs and mountains, on the way, and we will endeavour to stop and photograph them.
Day 7 : John O’Groats To The Orkney Isles
Location: John o' Groats, Orkney, Skara Brae Visitor Centre, Ring of Brodgar, Scapa Flow, Italian Chapel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another morning ferry to The Orkney Isles will give us most of the day to explore the different sites of the Isle, including Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, The Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe, Scapa Flow and The Italian Chapel. That night we will stay there, in order to maximise our time on the Orkneys
Day 8 : Orkney To Edinburgh(Approximately 7 Hours)
Location: Orkney, John o' Groats, Loch Ness, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Driving down the East coast and cutting across to see Loch Ness, on Route back to Edinburgh will be our goal today. Although another long drive, we will again make several stops along the way and will drive through Inverness, the Cairngorms National Park and then Perth, before arriving at Edinburgh.
Day 9 : Free Time In Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
On your last day, you will have the opportunity to have an editing workshop in the morning and then the rest of the day to explore the city, as you please, or just relax at the hotel and enjoy some relaxation time.
Day 10 : Transfer To Airport For Return Flight
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After saying goodbye to Scotland and your fellow tour photographers, you’ll transfer to the airport, for your return flight home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
All accommodation is in a shared room and includes Brekfast.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
The cost of the package includes Airport Transfer to your hotel in Edinburgh
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
All train journeys between Tokyo, Nagano, Osaka and Kyoto are included.
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Entrance Fees
All Attractions included in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
All accommodation has free wi-fi access
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Breakfast is included, whilst lunch and dinner you are free to choice and time is allowed within the schedule for this.
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Fully Guided
You will be fully guided by a professional English-speaking photographer whilst in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagano. Whilst in Kyoto for the 2-day private tour, you will have 2 guides for the whole group.
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Water will be provided, particularly during the days when there is lots of walking.
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
Please check the requirements of entry for your country of origin.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Whilst not required, you may wish to tip your guides.
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
All our tours have at least one professional photographer and at least one guide, for the full duration of the tour.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrances fees are included to attractions visited on the tour
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All tour guides that we use, speak English. Your professional photographers are also native English speakers.
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What is the maximum group size?
20. But broken up into 2 groups of 10.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes they are. We ask all confirmed bookings to notify us of their flight arrival time and we will be there to greet you on arrival
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Company Instant Book
If you are a company and want to do a group tour, please bear in mind that we have a capacity of up to 20 people. We also do large group discounts. Please contact us for more information.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
As the area attracts different nationalities, it is likely that other passengers will be from a different country.
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What is the tipping policy?
Overall, tipping is not customary. You may wish to tip your guides.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is no limit to the amount of luggage you can bring, however please bear in mind that most airlines will have different allowances. However, Please bear in mind that whilst we travel from different cities, by minibus, you will need to be able to carry your own luggage.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
As there is a lot of walking involved in this tour, you will need to be fairly active, in order to cope with the schedule of the tour.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
All hotel accommodation has access to free wi-fi.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No flights are included in the cost of the tour.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Dependent on your country of origin, Scotland may require you to obtain a visa, in order to enter the country.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes we allow free time on all our tours, for you to use as you wish.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Whilst we do not require any participants to be vaccinated, we do recommend that all traveller's check they aware of the recommended vaccinations for travelling to this region
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
All hotel accommodation is at least 3 stars or more.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. Any visas that are required are the responsibility of each traveller.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes. We provide a full itinerary and guide to your trip, prior to departure, including hotel details and locations.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Scottish currency is the Pound Sterling
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes. If you wish to stay longer, or arrive earlier, please let us know, and we will be able to get you a great deal on accommodation
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Are the Photography Workshops Compulsory?
On all our photo tours, we offer free photography workshops. These are purely to help you develop your skills and get feedback on the photos you take at the different locations and animals on the tour.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes. Any solo travellers, that wish to be roomed separately and not share with another traveller is subject to a single room supplement
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
All land transportation has air conditioning
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We can operate from as little as 4 travellers. So as long as at least 4 travellers book, the tour will go ahead.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children are permitted, as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you need to change your booking, please let us know as soon as possible. As long as it is outside 60 days before departure we can arrange alternative departure on a future tour.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We only accept late joiners if they are already booked on the tour, but have been delayed in arrival.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We have made sure that every hotel, lodge, camp site etc meets the highest health and safety standards.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We provide every booked traveller with a welcome pack, that includes all accommodation details, and recommendations for your booked tour. This includes suggested photography equipment and clothing, suitable for the climate and tour.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We make sure that each location matches the recommended health and safety criteria for Covid-19 prevention. We also at present insist that all participants wear a mask whilst inside.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been trading since 2019
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What Guides do you use?
We only use local guides and tour buses and drivers at each location. This makes sure that we have local experts and that we meet all travel regulations.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
If you are a single traveller, we will match you up with other single travellers, and you will share a room. Unless of course you pay extra for single occupancy.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Any single travellers are matched up with other Single travellers and will share a room. Unless a single traveller opts for single occupancy and pays the extra cost
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