Assynt Photography Workshop
Spectacular wild mountain and coastal scenery
Photograph The incredible West Coast of Scotland
Located in the far north west of the Scottish Highlands, Assynt is home to some of the most breathtaking and rugged scenery in Scotland. Here you can find yourself surrounded by a wild and remote, yet beautiful landscape, far from the hustle and bustle of more well known locations.
Aside of wide open vistas, this ancient region is also known for its dramatic mountains, picturesque lochs, and spectacular coastline.
Join us for this fabulous Assynt photography workshop.
You will learn…
- Appropriate camera settings
- Working with light
- Composition techniques
- Depth of field & focusing
- Exposure & the histogram
- Use of filters
- Long exposures with water
Ability level
- Suitable for all aside of the complete beginner
Fitness level
- Moderate – good
Tutor
- James Rushforth
Workshop Details
Group Size
Max 7
Dates
March 28th - April 2nd 2026
*Fully Booked*
Duration
4 days/5 nights
Price
£1985
Deposit 20%
Meeting Place
Culag Hotel Lochinver
Main Photographic Locations
Ardvreck Castle, Loch Assynt, Loch Stack, Stac Pollaidh, Stoer Lighthouse and the old man of Stoer, Faraid Head Stacks, Loch Bad a’ Ghaill, Loch Druim Suardalain, Loch Lurgainn, Durness, Achmelvich, Achnahaird & Clachtoll beaches, Elphin bothy, Balnakiel Beach, Clashnessie & Wailing Widow waterfalls, the Aird of Coigach, Suilven
Included
4 full days of photographic tuition and demonstrations, 5 nights single occupancy ensuite accommodation, return complimentary minibus transfer from Inverness airport/train station & transport throughout, 4 lunches, 1-2 critique sessions
Excluded
Flights, personal insurance, equipment insurance, meals not mentioned, drinks from the bar
Accommodation
Our base for this workshop is the Culag Hotel Lochinver
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Learn photography amid the beautiful mountain landscapes of Assynt
Impressive Mountain Scenery
The impressive mountain landscapes of Assynt include the impressive peaks of Stac Pollaidh, Suilven and Cùl Mòr, all of which offer great opportunities for some superb landscape photography.
Stac Pollaidh and Suilven in particular are two of the most picturesque and make great backdrops for several locations we plan to visit. Depending on your vantage point the distinctive feature of Suilven is that it appears to change shape.
Astounding Coastline and empty beaches
The unspoilt coastline of Assynt features rugged cliffs, lighthouses and a number of sea stacks; perfect material for shooting some magnificent seascapes. The Old Man of Stoer, an impressive 60m sandstone sea-stack, is one of the finest sea-stacks in Scotland.
There are also some absolutely stunning beaches to be found here.
With pure white sand and clear turquoise blue waters, Clachtoll beach, which features the famous Split Rock, is unmissable.
Nearby Achmelvich beach has the ‘wow’ factor from the first moment you first set your eyes upon it. Along with Clachtoll, it also has some great rocky headlands to explore.
Beautiful Lochs
Here there are many beautiful lochs to photograph. One of the most striking, which is set amongst some breathtaking scenery, is Loch Assynt itself which has its own castle perched on a small rocky promontory. Surrounded by foreboding mountains, the ruins of Ardvreck Castle provide a great photo opportunity.
The tree topped islands also make for some lovely images, especially during sunrise or sunset.
There are many more lochs to capture in this area too. One in particaular close to our base in Lochinver is Loch Druim Suardalain which provides fantastic views of Suilven.
For photographers seeking both dramatic scenery and variety, this wonderful, less explored region is bursting with photographic potential.
Upcoming Assynt Photography workshops
Assynt Workshop - General Information
The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their photography so photographers of all levels of experience are welcome. You will be given both practical and technical advice, as well as individual guidance and hands on demonstrations in the field. We will also look at the creative side of photography and developing your vision.
A minimum of 5 participants are required for this workshop to proceed
James can provide a pick up at either Inverness train station at 2pm on the 28th March or Inverness airport at 2:30pm. The transfer to Lochinver takes around two and a half hours.
You will meet again at 6:30pm that evening for introductions and a programme brief before dinner. Our photography commences the next morning after breakfast and runs through until approximately 5:30pm on the 1st April, followed by dinner.
On the morning of April 2nd a complimentary transfer back to Inverness train station and the airport is available for those who wish to take it. We will depart the hotel early that morning to ensure we are at the airport by 9:45am.
We will visit a number of locations over the course of the workshop which will offer you numerous challenges and allow you to fully explore your creative potential. There will also be time to review and critique your images and the opportunity to discuss them with your tutor as you look back on your days’ photography.
The workshop has a relaxed format and is designed to be enjoyable as well as educational, so aside of improving your photography you can also enjoy the beautiful surroundings and most importantly have fun!
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Complimentary transport by a 9 seater minibus is provided.
Set in the rural village of Lochinver, the traditional family run Culag Hotel is our base for this workshop. 5 nights accommodation is included, based on single occupancy, and includes breakfast each day.
Moderate – good
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with ideally both wide angle and telephoto lenses
- Tripod
- Cable/remote release
- Whilst not essential, you will benefit from bringing neutral density graduated filters; a polariser and a neutral density filter.
- It is also recommended that you also bring a rain cover for your camera.
- A laptop and card reader is useful to select and review your images for the purpose of our image critiques but not essential.
Before buying any equipment or if you are unsure of what to bring, please email sarah@imageseen.co.uk for more information.
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