Date and Time
6pm Monday 6th – 4.30pm Friday 10th January 2025
Duration
Four Nights
Price
£1,795
Workshop Leader
Dave Nelson
Workshop Assistant
Mal Crawford
Maximum Workshop Attendees
8
Meeting Place
6pm Monday 6th Jan 2025
Kingshouse Hotel
Glencoe
Scotland
PH49 4HY
Exertion Level
Easy/Medium – All locations close to the roadside. Uneven paths and slippery rocks. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required.
Glencoe, Rannoch Moor and the surrounding areas are some of the most photogenic and stunning winter scenery anywhere in the UK. The A82 runs straight through Rannoch Moor which at over 1,000ft in elevation, often has some of the most dramatic and atmospheric weather in the area. The main locations of interest include Buachaille Etive Mòr and Stob Dearg, the iconic waterfalls of the River Coupall and Cauldron Falls as well as the truly mesmorising twelve mile road of Glen Etive which not only has gorgeous mountains that line the road, but also the beautiful Lochan Urr, a lovely little loch before you arrive at Loch Etive itself. You will more than likely see herds of stags and deer along this road too. James Bond’s Skyfall had a scene filmed here with both Daniel Craig and Judy Dench on location.
There are several stunning lochs to photograph including Lochan na h-Achlaise, Ba, Achtriochtan, Linnhe, Leven and not forgetting Glencoe Lochan itself. These are wonderful places to visit first thing in the morning or at sunset to capture the last throws of light. They offer beautiful reflections of the surroundings munros. For something a little different, Castle Stalker awaits us at Appin. This wonderful little castle was made famous in the Monty Python film The Holy Grail and is surrounded by the tidal loch of Linnhe as well as being situated on its own tiny island, Castle Stalker looks stunning when set against a fiery sunset sky.
Then there are the beautiful white bothies of Lagangarbh Hut and of course the world famous Blackrock Cottage which is located at the foot of the Glencoe Mountain Resort ski centre. Blackrock Cottage is owned by the Ladies Scottish Climbing Club and you can only stay there if you’re a member of a mountaineering club. Another truly breathtaking location is the ridge of Bidean nam Bian which includes the famous Three Sisters munro range. The Three Sisters are three peaks that extend over 3,500ft in height and dominate the glen down into Glencoe itself. Quite often snow covered in the months of winter and spring, these munros offer the landscape photographer one of the most beautiful views anywhere in the UK.
Glencoe is a landscape photographer’s paradise and has remained so for many, many years and shall continue to do so. If you would like to experience it for yourself, come and join us. You will not be disappointed, that we promise you.
Here is a detailed itinerary outlining our schedule. While the itinerary looks fixed, it is really only an indication of the locations we will be visiting and the decision to alter our plans depending on the weather and light will be taken if needed.
Day 1 – Monday 6th January 2025
We will meet in the bar at 6pm ahead of our first workshop meal together at 7.30pm. This 90 minute ‘Meet and Greet’ will allow everyone to become acquainted and for the workshop briefing to take place. There will be a question and answer session as well as an opportunity to look over your camera equipment.
The evening meal will be taken in the bar area of the hotel at 7.30pm.
Tuesday 7th – Thursday 9th January 2025
Sunrise is 8.55am so we shall start the day with breakfast in the hotel at 7.30am before heading out to photograph sunrise and the rest of the day until sunset, which takes place around 4pm.
Post sunset we shall return to the hotel to relax before our evening mela at 7.30pm. The list of locations that we shall be visiting throughout the workshop are listed below and a decision on which locations to visit shall be taken by the two workshop tutors the evening before.
Friday 10th January 2025
Your final day will be a full one, finishing at 4.30pm once the sun has set.
Glencoe Locations
Barcaldine Forest
Blackrock Cottage
Castle Stalker
Cauldron Falls
Glencoe Lochan
Glen Etive
Kilchurn Castle
Lagangarbh Hut
Lochan na h-Achlaise
Loch Achtriochtan
Loch Awe
Loch Leven Boats
River Coupall Waterfall
Three Sisters
![Dave Nelson: photographer](https://landscapelocations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dave-Nelson-Bio-Photo.jpg)
Dave Nelson
Dave Nelson is a UK based landscape and nature photographer who is deeply passionate about capturing the beauty of the natural world through his lens.
With a keen eye for detail and a love for the great outdoors, Dave strives to create captivating images that evoke a sense of awe and appreciation for the natural world – from dramatic landscapes to the amazing natural wonders of our planet.
With years of experience and dedication to his craft and creativity, he has developed a unique style that combines technical expertise with artistic vision. Whether it be capturing the grandeur of landscapes or the intricacies of our natural world, he strives to convey the essence and spirit of each scene photographed.
He plays with angles and light to capture unique perspectives, whilst constantly seeking opportunities to explore and capture the ever-changing landscape.
His journey as a photographer has taken him to many breathtaking locations across the UK and overseas allowing him to witness and document the diverse landscapes and natural beauty that make our world so remarkable.
Through his work, he hopes to inspire others to connect with nature, creating an understanding and respect for our natural environment, whilst informing us with interesting dialogue to provide a deeper insight into the locations he visits. His photography has featured in a number of publications and gallery exhibitions.
Dave is excited to be a part of the Landscape Locations team where he is keen to share his passion and knowledge, nurturing and supporting our clients with the development of their photography skills whilst aligning their experience to meet their individual requirements and aspirations.
![Mal Crawford: Photographer](https://landscapelocations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Mal-Crawford-Bio-Photo.jpg)
Mal Crawford
North West, UK based Mal’s interest in photography began at art college in his early 20’s, with landscapes becoming his speciality, a genre that still inspires him today. Armed with a Minolta 35mm SLR film camera and a couple of lenses, Mal spent several years learning his craft.
Mal started using Sony cameras around 2007, starting with an a300 DSLR but these days now shoots with Sony mirrorless equipment.
Mal’s interest in landscape photography lies more in capturing the artistic essence of a place rather than standard picture postcard scenes. This allows him to often see a different side to locations which compliments those who he instructs.
Mal has assisted photography workshop tour guides on workshops and tours for some time now and is more than happy to pass on his knowledge, experience and skillset with others.
Four nights double en-suite room with cooked/continental breakfast included.
There is no single occupancy supplement charged.
Kingshouse Hotel
Glencoe
Scotland
PH49 4HY
TRANSPORT DURING THE WORKSHOP
Our mode of transport for this workshop is Landscape Locations very own brand new eight seat Mercedes V-Class luxury minibus. This ensures that there is plenty of space for us all including luggage, clothing, and camera equipment.
The minibus comes complete with a purpose made shelf unit in the boot area which allows for all the tripods to be stored underneath while your camera bags are stored separately above. There are also charging points throughout the minibus to allow you to charge up your phone and camera batteries throughout the day.
There will also be a second vehicle available to transport a couple of people around plus luggage too for even more comfort and space.
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Included
Four nights accommodation at Kingshouse Hotel (double room, en-suite, single occupancy)
Breakfast
Dedicated 1-2-1 photography tuition from two workshop tutors
Transport on the workshop in our brand new luxury eight seater Mercedes V-Class minibus and an additional car for extra luggage space and comfort.
Excluded
All meals and drinks other than breakfast
Travel to Glencoe
Travel and camera insurance