Best Photo Locations in Scotland

Scotland is home to some of the perfect landscapes in the UK. With vast vistas over the rolling highlands, it’s no surprise that people love to get their photographs around these locations. Family Photo Experiences in Scotland are things that make for a really long-lasting photograph for a wall or mantelpiece, and you know that when you get there, you won’t need to look hard for some great spots.

Here are some particular highlights that you may wish to consider visiting when you’re photographing North of Hadrian’s wall.

Glencoe

Glencoe is not only one of the most famous scenic areas in Scotland, but it’s also considered one of the most beautiful locations in Europe. IT’s located in the very centre of the Scottish highlands, just below Fort William.

It has a desolate beauty and majesty which seems to echo off the nearby mountains. On a slightly more gruesome note, it was the location of the ‘massacre of Glencoe’ in which nearly 40 members of the MacDonald Clan were massacred by English Government troops for failing to swear allegiance.

Calton Hill

This is one of the most iconic city views in the UK. People come from across the world to have a photo taken amongst the gothic and Georgian architecture of Edinburgh, and the hill is positioned so that you can have a 360 degree view of the magical city.

The Cuillin

This is a mountain range on the Isle of Skye. These black, rocky formations on the Northwest side of Scotland are famous for the mesmerizing landscapes they produce as well as the beautiful waterfalls.

The black colour comes from a combination of Basalt and Gabbro, which gives the whole area an unusual look.

St Kilda is one of Scotland’s World heritage sites in the Outer Hebrides and its history has often been speculated on in slightly unusual mediums such as operas. The Medieval village of Hilda was rebuilt in the 1930s and the whole island was abandoned during the Second World War. St Kilda has a lot of history which will surely show through in your photography.

Old Man of Hoy

The Isle of Hoy is part of the Orkney islands and this old bloke stand on the west coast of the island. This red sandstone stack is a mixture of basalt and plinth, thought to be less than four hundred years old. This logic-defying monolith would make the perfect photo opportunity for someone who wants to add something a little quirky to their photograph.

Which is the best?

These locations are too good to try to rank in any particular order, and there are so many more that would make the list endless (and even harder to judge). If you’re looking for the best place to have your photograph taken in Scotland then do some more research on any of these that catch your eye, and picking the right one will be easy.

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John is a keen walker and photographer. He lives in Scotland and enjoys taking photographs of the gorgeous surroundings. He also takes time out to write his own blog and enjoys cold weekends in with his kids in front of the fire.