A good photograph is knowing where to stand

Ansel Adams

In Scotland, there are lots of good places to stand.

Phil Crowder

Private

Photography

Tours

In Scotland

Bespoke Tours, customised for you…

The Autumn Colours of Central Scotland

Castle Stalker - Monty Python & The Holy Grail

The Magnificent Glencoe

Stirling Castle on a Misty Morning

Hey there, photography rockstars and adventure seekers! Are you ready to level up your travel game with the most epic photography tour you've ever experienced? Buckle up for an unbelievable journey through Scotland’s Heartland that'll make your Instagram followers go totally wild!

Why This Tour is a Total Game-Changer:

  • Insider's VIP Pass: Forget those cookie-cutter tour buses. I'm your local photography guru who knows every hidden gem in these highlands. We're talking about access that money can't buy!

  • As a professional landscape and wildlife photographer deeply rooted in Scottish terrain, I'll guide you to Scotland's most stunning, lesser-known locations that typical tours never reach.

  • White-Glove Service: No hassle, no stress. I'll scoop you up right from your hotel in a sweet ride and give you the most personalized photo experience imaginable.

  • Once-in-a-Lifetime Shots: We're not just taking pictures - we're creating wall-worthy masterpieces that'll be the crown jewel of your travel portfolio.

  • Capture the majestic Scottish Heartlands, Misty Lochs, Ancient Castles, and rare wildlife in their most pristine and photogenic moments.

Your All-Access Photography Experience Includes:

  • Jaw-dropping locations that are seriously off the grid

  • Pro tips that'll make you look like a National Geographic photographer

  • Killer wildlife and landscape opportunities

  • Instagram-worthy moments around every turn

  • Unlike crowded group tours, this is an intimate, tailored journey. I'll pick you up directly from your hotel and provide a fully customized photography expedition.

Awesome Snapshots You'll Nail:

  • Misty Highland landscapes that look too good to be real

  • Majestic wildlife that'll make your friends back home go crazy

  • Historic castles that look like they're straight out of a movie

  • Landscapes so stunning, you'll be the talk of your next dinner party

Pro Tip: These tours are more exclusive than front-row seats at the Super Bowl. Limited spots mean you'll want to book ASAP!

What You Get:

  • Door-to-door white-glove service

  • Photography coaching that's worth its weight in GOLD

  • Local insider knowledge that's 100% authentic

  • Memories that'll last a lifetime

Ready to make your friends back home green with envy? Let's make some photographic magic happen! Shoot me a message, and let's turn your Scottish Photography Dreams into reality!

Aurora in The Trossachs

Kilchurn Castle (Ruins) - Your Biscuit Tin Castle

You want Castles?… We’ve got Castles…

You want History?… We’ve got History…

You want Scenery?… We’ve got Scenery to spare!…

Yes, this is the famous James Bond and M scene location (not quite the same weather!)


Ben Lomond - Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

The Trossachs - Peace, Quiet and Tranquility


The Benefits of a Private Photography Tour

You Choose the Dates - It’s Your Itinerary - All the Time is Yours - Learn Your Way - No Limits on Location

I offer private photography tours that cater to individuals or groups of people booking together.


Who's This Tour Perfect For:

  • Photography buffs looking to crush their travel photography game

  • Adventure seekers who want the real deal Scottish experience

  • Travelers who want WAY more than a typical tour


Discover Scotland's Hidden Landscapes: A Photographer's Bucket List Adventure

Capture the Shots of a Lifetime in Scotland's Heartland!

Lets look at a choice of one day tours

Central & West of Scotland - (Glasgow Side)

Hey Photo Warriors and Adventure Seekers!

Forget Everything You Know About Travel Photography -

This is YOUR Ultimate Scottish Expedition

Stirling - Where Legends Come to Life Rise and shine! We're kicking off at Stirling Castle - and trust me, this isn't your average historical site. Think Game of Thrones meets National Geographic. This castle isn't just old - it's EPIC.

Pro Tip: The morning light here? INSANE. We're talking Instagram-breaking shots that'll make your followers lose their minds. William Wallace's stomping ground is about to become YOUR photographic playground.

Lunch: we will stop en-route… somewhere!

Also on route think Castles again… Inverary (Recently featured in The Diplomat) and The Biscuit Tin Castle, the ruins of Kilchurn, and time permitting a very special Church too!

Afternoon Highlight: Glencoe - Nature's Most RIDICULOUS Landscape

Listen up - Glencoe is where Hollywood gets its movie backdrops. Remember the opening of Skyfall? Yeah, THIS place. Mountains that look like they were designed by Mother Nature after her third espresso.

Sunset photography that'll have your camera crying tears of joy. These landscapes? They don't just take photos - they TELL STORIES

Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle Private Tours with Phil Crowder, You Choose the Dates, It’s Your Itinerary, All the Time is Yours  -  Learn Your Way, No Limits on Location

Central & East of Scotland - (Edinburgh Side)

Hey Photo Rockstars and Adventure Chasers! Get Ready to Capture Scotland's Eastern Magic Like a PRO

Let me show you what most tourists NEVER see! Sure, Edinburgh Castle is incredible and the Royal Mile is stunning (and you should definitely explore those on your own time!) - but I'm going to take you beyond the guidebooks to capture the REAL Edinburgh magic that most visitors miss.

First Stop: The ICONIC Forth Bridges

  • Three centuries of engineering brilliance in one epic shot

  • Morning light that makes photographers dream

  • Perspectives that most tourists never find

  • Views that'll make your camera sing

Then we're heading up the coast towards the East Neuk Fishing Villages and St Monans

  • Postcard-perfect coastal towns

  • Colorful boats

  • Fishermen's cottages that scream "authentic Scotland"

  • Fife Coastal Route

  • Landscapes that laugh at your definition of beautiful

  • Hidden beaches

  • Rural scenes that tell stories without words

Lunch Recommendation: Grab some epic Fish and Chips in Anstruther… it’s famous!… then onto an even more famous plaice (see what I did there)…

St. Andrews - More Than Just Golf (But Yeah, There's Golf): Coastal Landscape MAGIC

  • World-famous golf courses (even if you don't golf, these views are INSANE)

  • Medieval university town that looks like it was designed for your camera

  • Coastal shots that'll make your friends back home jealous

Sunset Challenge: Stirling - Where Legends Come to Life… Stirling Castle - and trust me, this isn't your average historical site. Think Game of Thrones meets National Geographic. This castle isn't just old - it's EPIC, and if time permits we will call in at the Kelpies on our way home… how good is that!.

The Devil is in the Detail

    • Mind-blowing photo opportunities

    • Cultural experiences that'll change you

    • Transport in my 4x4

    • Collected and returned to your accommodation

    • Photos that scream "I'm not a tourist - I'm a TRAVELER"

    • AND… Stories that'll make you the hero at your next gathering

    • 4 photographers max

    • All-inclusive except your whisky budget!

    • Memories that are ACTUALLY priceless

    • Wide-angle lens and a mid length lens 24-70mm

    • Tripod

    • Weather-sealed everything (Scottish weather doesn't mess around)

    • Appropriate Clothing and Footwear be comfortable!

    • ITS IMPORTANT.. an iPhone or similar is also brilliant I’ve got tps for them too!

    • Expert coaching (No more blurry shots!)

    • Access to locations tourists NEVER see

    • Stories that'll kill at your next dinner party

  • Participants are encouraged to have their own insurance both for equipment and against travel cancellation.

  • Phil Crowder will tutor this workshop.

    Phil is a distinguished professional and published figure in landscape photography, bringing to the workshop a wealth of experience and expertise cultivated through years of dedicated practice.

    As an instructor, Phil is renowned for translating technical mastery into accessible learning experiences.

    His approach combines technical precision with artistic insight, helping students understand camera settings and composition techniques and develop a deeper, more intuitive relationship with landscape photography.

    For workshop participants, learning from Phil isn't just about improving technical skills but about developing a photographic vision—learning to see landscapes as scenes and narratives waiting to be interpreted through the lens.

  • From and returned to your accommodation

  • A day will be approx 8hrs.

    It could well be longer depending on many factors including… enjoyment and obviously Dinner Reservations!

    Further days can be added at additional cost if requested.

  • Full-day VIP tour (8 hours) that'll blow your mind - For £600.00

    Including:

    • All Taxes

    • Lunch

    • Fuel

    Excluding:

    • Entry Fees

    • Items Indicated above

Contact me

philcrowder@mac.com
+44 (0) 7428 658874

Aberfoyle

The Trossachs, Scotland.