My Top 5 SCOTLAND Locations for Photography

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[@tomhughes5123]

i spent a year camping in the assynt area 😁😁😁 blew me away every day . the summer isles awwwww man . i worked on boats . painted pubs . i became as one with the locals .lost my bongly status ( thats the name for visitors ) haha

[@kylezeringue5673]

Henry, thanks for the video. It brings back great memories of a week I took driving and photographing the highlands after a business trip years ago. Now my desire to visit again has really been ramped up. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@calumcree4456]

Definitely explore Dumfries and Galloway If you get a chance. I’ve lived here a few years and would love to see how your photographers eye saw the place. As a rank amateur I’ve not managed much yet.

[@janetturner7489]

Missed this one Henry. How did that happen? I've been on photography holidays up in Scotland. Ardnamurchan, Trossachs, Wester Ross, Outer Hebs and Ullapool. In those areas in the same order as listed above my favourites were Sanna Bay, Loch Ackray, Gruniard Bay (and Torridon) Harris & Lewis, Assynt and the coast at Clachtoll, oh there's stacks of stuff in that wild area. If you're passing Killin the Dochart waterfalls are super. I love the coastline up Arisaig way. You mentioned Glen Affric. Was there as a teenager. Hopefully I can go back one day. I could ramble on like a maniac here! Last summer I was at Loch Arkaig so remote but there were ospreys there, view down the Loch was brill. I know a little bit of the east coast. Dunnottar Castle nr. Stonehaven and Anstruther on Fife great. If i get more ideas I will send them in. Bye!

[@jwdsnapper]

It was your video of Glencoe that got me following your journeys. Couldn't agree more with your choices . To have Irn bru , Glencoe and square sausage all mentioned in this vid has got me yearning for all three ! Loved this Henry, well done.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks James, yes what a trio that is!

[@CarloDidier]

Absolutely agree with you about Loch Maree, Torridon, etc. Over many years, the area around Loch Maree has become like second home to us. Done lots of hillwalking there. Twice on Slioch, among others. And wild camping in the hills there is just fantastic!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

It's a brilliant area! Thanks for commenting

[@chrismagnus7705]

Waking up in yout tent on Beinn a'Chrulaiste opposite Buachaille Etive mor is the best ever view in Scotland. A starry night with an inversion in the morning if you are as lucky as I was. Finnich Glen near killearn is also an unusual and photographic gorge with narrow sides, red water and moss. A few other places which I can't tell you about for fear of excessive popularity!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Great recommendations Chris!

[@simonsherratt1484]

Hi Henry, thanks for hanging in there, creating content and sharing. I really enjoyed this. I've been to the Highlands about 8 times and after my last visit I said to a mate Glencoe is probably my favorite bit. Anyway, here's some recommendations for the rest of Scotland Skye - the view of the Black Cuillin across the sea from Elgol is phenomenal. Also look up a wee hill called Sgurr Na Stri, some people say it has the best view in the UK. Then there's the old man of storr, the Quiraing, Faery Glen... I could go on, I'm sure you're already aware of how packed Skye is for scenery. Assynt - If there's an area that might edge out Glencoe for me then it's Assynt. Stunning white beaches (I stayed at a campsite next to Achmelvich beach, climbed a little hill for the sunrise - lava red sky with silhouetted mountains) and weird and wonderful mountains standing apart from each other... Suilven! A magical mountain Applecross and the Bealach Na Ba - maybe the best drive in Britain I could go on and on! Galloway is well worth a visit, darkest night skies in Britain! I camped there for a few nights to enjoy the Perseus meteor shower. Glen Trool area has a bit of a Highlands feel. I remember Clatteringshaws loch being very pretty as it was so still and reflected a very dramatic evening sky. Enough rambling. Keep hanging in there

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a million for the brilliant recommendations Simon, and cheers for continuing to watch my content!

[@derekbell-jack9929]

no mention of the isle of skye?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Still a wonderful spot, just not in my personal top 5!

[@alanconnell3246]

Henry a lovely endorsement of some of my very favourite places in the world. Loch Coulin in particular is my go to place for a lovely long dog walk. Good for both the body and soul. If you are ever in the area again you should try the Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail which affords fantastic views across Loch Maree towards Slioch. If you have the time try the far North West and the walk to Sandwood Bay. A stunning location that rewards every step of the eight mile walk. Keep up the good work and thank you for providing the inspiration to pick up my DSLR again.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Brilliant Alan, thanks for the cracking recommendations and I'll be sure to look into them

[@kwchalky02]

Got my interest right at the start with the Irn Bru! You are correct, the taste isn't as good with the alternative sweeteners, but they do still produce the old recipe. It is more expensive, but nice for a treat. I've only seen it in glass bottles, so don't think it comes in cans. Your choice of locations is great, but it's really impossible to pick just a few. So many beautiful locations in Scotland. Glen Affric is lovely, Torridon and the surrounding area, is one of my favourite places in the world! Gorgeous scenery. Love to go walking there. Glencoe and Skye are favourite places too. (Irn Bru and square sausage in the same video - respect! 👍)

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Ian Bru and square sausage, only the best!

[@kwchalky02]

@@HenryTurnerphoto ... Your spell checker doesn't seem to have accepted Irn as a word! Hope you have installed English (Scots version). 🤣

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Woops haha, could be a pretty cool name I suppose 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@Chris391971]

Great locations but my favourite is the Assynt area in the far north west of Scotland

[@SteveP_2426]

Great places Henry and the Coulin Estate is somewhere I'll keep in mind along with Harris & Lewis BUT I don't think many photographers would leave the Isle of Skye out of their UK Top 5 never mind Scotland. yes it's been photographed a lot (like Glencoe) but it's drop dead gorgeous and still possible to avoid crowds if you get up early and avoid the main tourist season. Was due to be there now before the Lockdown hit :-( Oh and sorry Irn-Bru = Disgusting!!! lol

[@andypeutherer4218]

Mull and lewis, Harris, uist is surreal !

[@woollytube]

I'm going to put in an honourable mention for the far north, generally, but particularly Assynt, north of Ullapool. It has it all; a raw and wild glaciated piece of heaven on earth.

[@andypeutherer4218]

Shhhhhh...

[@janetturner7489]

Yep.

[@Robbiemac22]

You are 100% correct...Assynt does have it all and more, unrivalled magical beauty.

[@annhay4572]

Love the top 5 recommendations Henry. But are they only for "you guys"? Are they not for us gals too? Might they be for "all of you folks" or some other verbiage. "You guys" is offensive. Nonetheless, love your photography and your video and the recommendations. Thanks, girl! Henry girl! Ok, how does it feel to be called a girl? Not so good, eh? That's how it feels for lots of us to be called a "guy".

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for the comment Ann. ‘You guys’ is a colloquial term in reference to people of any gender where I’m from (north-west England) and I’ll continue to use it. I don’t mean to cause any offence. Thanks for watching!

[@lynnebarkas6906]

Sugar is a killer.

[@davemarsden736]

Great Video Henry. Get yourself to Skye stunning views. The views around Elgol are stunning.

[@jeniroughley4851]

I know what you mean about glen coe, there is the amazing scenery but also something more. I always think of the history of the place, that huge battle, and its name meaning the glen of weeping. It is like looking back in time almost because it has not changed since that time, I've been back almost every year for 30 years now even before i got a camera. Another place I'd love to go to again, (never been with a decent camera) is elgol on skye and on to loch coruisk either by boat trip from elgol or walking from sligachan. Really enjoy your videos henry, lets hope we are allowed out with our cameras again soon😊

[@aidanrobertson2276]

I love hearing you talk about Scotland, your Glencoe video is where I first saw your videos. My favourite village in the world is a tiny one hidden in the Lowther Hills, on the Southern Upland Way, called Wanlockhead. It's the highest village in Scotland and is littered with the ruins of old lead mining buildings and equipment. A short climb from the village itself takes you to the tops of the hills, where some of of my favourite views in Scotland are. Seeing the ruined industrial buildings hidden deep in the hills is just amazing to me. I'm sure there are some incredible compositions around here

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Aidan

[@rob3rtisgod]

Wanlockhead is an amazing place!!

[@howardrankin7119]

Totally get your love of Glencoe, will definitely try to get to Torridon and Glen Afreck one day. I would add Skye with an amazingly diverse range of locations ( maybe now getting well trodden?) and Assynt , remote rugged and with wonderful peaks.

[@Retrospective.]

I had to subscribe, it's hard not to warm to someone who is so passionate about my home. You really should go to the Grampian mountains, or over to Kenmore, it's stunning. Why don't you just move up? you've seen it here, it's like Narnia, and we have the right to roam act, which as you know, means you can go anywhere, Scotland will reward those, who take her into her heart, come on up, you're more than welcome :)

[@mattpindar6911]

great video as ever, very informative. I've got a trip planned in September for some photography and wild camping and just wandered if you had any tips of camping spots in the Glencoe/ Glen Etive area?

[@lynnebarkas6906]

If you want wild Scotland seascapes. Head for Sandwood Bay. It’s a trek in but well worth it. You may need to camp to get the best of sunsets.

[@tomhughes5123]

its a place the coulin mountain ..probably spelt it wrong ...the lonelyest road in britain . the last road sign says no road markings for ages 😂😂😂

[@kevinneilson8063]

Hard to argue with your top five. I've stayed in School all my life and still haven't explored the east coast. West coast is my favourite in particular the Outer Hebrides. Glencoe has an aura about it it gets you every time you drive through 👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Yes love the outer hebrides Kevin!

[@tomhughes5123]

loch maree woooow .theres a place . get a kayak theres hundreds of islands there .. you get lost between them ..spent months there . poolewe

[@stestewart1119]

Been camping on mull and it's beautiful also been to the iona such a beautiful part of the world

[@stukelful]

Only been to Scotland once having lived in Cape Town my whole life, but since December I've lived in England. Once we can travel I will be heading to those glens and lochs. Love your passion for the place. Nice and sincere in your descriptions! Really great thanks.

[@DavidJohnBlackwell]

Another good video Henry. I have to agree with your choices and in particular with Mull and Iona. I have spent a lot of time at those two locations and they hold a special place in my heart. I was surprised that Skye wasn’t one of your choices though but maybe that’s because it’s probably one of the most popular places and therefore has lost a little of its uniqueness. No matter, keep them coming and hopefully after Boris’s announcement you can start getting out and about again.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers David, yes Skye is wonderful - just hasn't got me like the other places have

[@janm2473]

Iona? Isn't that where the Catholic Church hid the book of Kells? You're a lucky lad to be given such great opportunities..Keep up the fine work..

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks Jan, very lucky indeed

[@FarawayPictures]

Do you know Nicol End Marina on Derwent Water? They do a good breakfast with haggis, now that's Scottish!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Will need to try that!!

[@lilyliz230]

Most of Scotland agree with you on the Irn Bru .the east coast of Scotland is very nice and round Fife area a lot of very pretty small fishing villages if you fancy doing that sort of thing

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Sound brilliant, thanks a lot for the recommendations

[@frankbrooks1526]

The Coulin is so stunning I agree. Very popular with hill walkers. You’re bringing back fab memories of days and weeks in Torridon.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching Frank, much appreciated

[@parahandy07]

If you ever get the opportunity you should visit the cairngorm nature reserve. The views there are out of this world

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for the recommendation :D

[@scotty4418]

Some great selections there Henry, really stunning locations. One of my favourite locations is the Isle of Arran, which offers a range of photographic opportunities depending on your preference. Having watched the lockdown update, would be interested to hear how you interpreted it and what it means for you personally. Certainly up in here in Scotland it is still quite definitive and no travelling yet, only a relaxation on the exercise guidance

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks Scotty, yes I definitely want to get to Arran

[@TheOutdoorswithTonyNoble]

Wouldn't argue with any of those - just make it 6 and add in Skye... Top drawer as ever! - T🙂

[@Mc_123-d4o]

Keep up the videos and good vibes bro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@janm2473]

Yes, indeed.. He's so deserving of all this success..

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks so much for watching Marc

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you Jan

[@kevinrodgers3146]

Another place which I find incredibly beautiful is The Arrochar Alps Henry. Only an hour or so from Glasgow but with some stunning scenery mainly dominated by “The Cobbler” and Ben Ìme. You can also walk in from the West side of Loch Lomond where you can access Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane, both of which give spectacular views from their summits. Hope you’re enjoying the freedom to get out again in England. I’m hoping we won’t be too far behind up here in Scotland.

[@sarahclews3606]

Great video-Mull is one of my all time favourites! The beaches around Erraid opposite Iona are also stunning! My family are massive hiking, photography Scotland fans! We head up usually to the West Coast and the islands every Easter and Summer. Sadly missed our trip this year due to coronavirus, but hoping we might make it back in July. Last Summer we explored the far North West and were blown away- very wild. Sandwood Bay nearly brought me to tears-I wrote a post over on my photography blog-www.sarahclewsphotography.com/blog/2019/8/1/hiking-to-sandwood-bay . so many photo opportunities here-I'm dying to go back!

[@PHILI041]

Hi Henry. Really enjoying your channel, hope it's going well for you. Last October I spent a week in Glencoe, my first time ever, and OMG, what a location. Left the family at home in Dublin and just spent the few days taking photos, what a truly incredible experience, can't wait to get back there.Stay safe and well.

[@petermcguire3070]

Hi Henry,One place I went to in Scotland a long time ago was in Moray. It is on the river Findhorn and its called Randolph`s leap, I took some pictures there on a very cheap and nasty instamatic camera which was awful. If my memory serves me well there is some nice forestry and scenery as well. Now that I`m into photography I hope to go back someday and photograph it properly.

[@jillbaxter4533]

as an English woman who has lived in Scotland for the better part of 20 years I can't recommend Scotland enough! I have lived in Edinburgh mostly but now find myself in the Scottish Borders. It doesn't matter where you travel in Scotland you will always be astounded by the beauty. If you ever get the chance to visit one of the best waterfalls in the south of Scotland then Grey Mare's Tail in Dumfriesshire is mind blowing. I never tire of visiting the area.

[@iainj932]

Great video again Henry and good choices. My personal favourites are also around Assynt/Torridon, Lochaber and Argyll but if you are ever looking for something completely different from mountains and lochs, try the East Neuk of Fife. Best fish and chips too!

[@neilmetcalfe5261]

Some fabulous locations Henry. Your photo of the trees over Loch Maree is a stunner. I've been trying to find time to get to the Outer Hebrides for years.....one day. If you've never been, the Cuillins on Skye are something else. Great campsite at Glenbrittle and a good base to get up into the mountains.

[@goateyephotography808]

That's another fine list there! I can't provide you with my top locations in Scotland, but maybe I should do a top 5 list for some German regions I were? 🤔

[@TheBrokenBMW]

Drive through the Scottish North Coast 500 (NC500) route, and you find lots of new landscape photography locations :)

[@twoeyedbob]

The Road between applecross and Ullapool is probably my favourite road/scenic location ...like a moonscape Glencoe is always awesome

[@andyrussell7900]

Ahh great vlog m8 but i am bias being Scottish. I do get what you mean with Glencoe, i had the same emotion when i stood at the three sisters and just wanted to cry. I would love to go to Isle of Skye, and i think that would make a great vlog for yourself. stay safe bud.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Andy

[@cazcam2000]

Great video Henry, I agree your 5 selections are awesome places to visit. My family and I have been visiting the Northwest Highlands for over 25 years now, there are so many exceedingly beautiful places to visit, it's really hard to keep the list so small, so I am going to name two. The road from Fort William to Sheil bridge, is a delight to drive, with so many places along that road, you could spend a month out just trying to see them all. My favourite, is the five sisters of Kintail, leading to Loch Duich, the whole area is spectacular, and you can spend many an hour taking in all that this place as to offer. The other place I would highly recommend, is the Applecross mountains pass, which is accessible from the side of Loch Carron, top of the Lochalsh peninsula. You travel over the mountains on a winding single track road, that falls away to your left with a severe drop of about 1000ft in places. They have put up barriers as quite a few cars have gone over the edge, but when we first went up there, about 1995, there were no barriers, just a scary careful drive, lol. The view from the top is breathtaking, you can see right across to Skye and the Cuillin's. Keep the video's coming, it won't be long before we can all get out and enjoy our beautiful country again!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks a lot for your comment and cheers for sharing some great recommendations!

[@Belgarath03]

The pass to Applecross is called the Bealach Na Bà (Pass of the Cattle). Amazing view from the top and interesting drive

[@sandramcbay9089]

I live just outside Glasgow. Videos like this just help remind me how lucky we are in Scotland. Favourite of mine is 3 Lochs Drive in the Trossachs. Scots pine and lochs, really diverse. Beautiful. You need to run a workshop up here. Sure you would fill it. Oh and you must add Skye to your list!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@paulgal]

Hi Sandra thanks for this comment I'm taking the family there today a walk just bought a camera and complete beginner. Any other Forrest you would recommend? I stay in Glasgow . Any help would be appreciated.

[@arkansastraveler7698]

Wish I had known more about some of the areas when I stationed there with the RAF. We did most of the tourist locations. We did visit Mull of Kintyre where my McLarty ancestors came from. We also went to the Tattoo.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching

[@annhay4572]

You're a gem Henry. I'm going to Scotland in 2021 and will visit likely all of your favorite 5 places. In the meantime, I've checked out your photographs online ... stunning! I can't imagine capturing those places as well as you did, particularly since I won't be there in the winter. I can see myself buying several of your photos. Thank you!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Hope you have a good one in Scotland!

[@stevenharland556]

wonderful Henry,hate to admit it but im Scottish and dont like Irn Bru,way to sweet,maybe better now the sugar has been cut,and i have never been to any of these places,im ashamed to admit it but its true,you never appreciate what is on your own doorstep.but your beautiful pics help me see what im missing.great video,thank you Henry.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching Steven

[@davidmackee8575]

Enjoyed this vlog and treated myself to your e book so will start reading tonight thanks Henry and stay safe ..

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers David and I hope you enjoy it mate 🙏🏼

[@ChrisPattonPhotography]

Some great locations there and some lovely images 👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Chris and thanks for watching!

[@arielalejandrogarma3672]

hello henry fantastic locations to consider, i love your channel congratulations

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you so much 😀

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Awesome mate... really need to get up there..

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers for watching Craig

[@kwchalky02]

... enjoying the Composition ebook. 🙂

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks Kenny, really glad you're enjoying it mate

[@klinkeok]

Hi Henry thanks for the video, amazing location's fortunately for you I think there's as good if not better to be seen in Assynt, mountains like Stac Pollaidh and Suilven, anywhere north of Ullapool is almost empty of people I think it's the best part of Scotland.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Ah yes, that area is top of my list for places I haven't visited!