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Magnificent castles
and gardens,
highland adventure,
dramatic coastline,
discover for
yourself the best
that Scotland has to
offer, here in its
North-East corner.
Spectacular scenery,
picturesque
harbours, frolicking
dolphins,
distinctive
distilleries,
fairytale turrets,
tranquil hideaways
and centuries of
Scottish culture.
The Grampian
Highlands & Aberdeen
region is a
microcosm of the
best of Scotland in
scenic terms, from
soaring mountain
tops, including the
high peaks of the
Cairngorm Mountains,
down to a
magnificent
coastline, rugged
moor land,
breathtaking wooded
valleys like the
Glenlivet estate and
wonderful rolling
farmlands.
The touring
photographer can
enjoy not just the
picturesque former
fishing villages and
the larger fishing
ports but also
unspoilt beaches,
spectacular cliffs,
wildlife galore.
Connoisseurs of
architecture have a
veritable feast of
castles, grand
mansions and stately
houses to photograph
and appreciate. And
those interested in
the traditional way
of life will be
fascinated with the
juxtaposition of
fishing, farming and
whisky distilling -
the region's staple
industries whose
quality produce and
brands are exported
worldwide to much
acclaim.
Washed by the North
Sea, the coastline
of Grampian
Highlands is long
and varied. There
are sheer, high
cliffs, secluded
"smugglers" coves,
pebbly beaches and
miles of clean
golden sand. The
coastline of the
north-east of
Scotland is one of
the most
fascinating,
unspoilt and varied
stretches of any in
Britain. Many of the
communities which
have grown up by the
edge of the sea have
at one time earned
their living from
it. Today their
heritage is the tiny
fishing harbours as
well as the
traditions of
colourful paintwork
which protects their
dwellings from the
salty winds.
The region is also
renowned for its
food and cooking.
With such a choice
of fresh produce
from farmland, river
and sea, and game
from the moors, the
traditional cooking
of the area relies
on the fresh, full
flavours of the
product. We will be
photographing all of
this local produce
and of course be
eating it!
The
photographic
subjects we cover
are fully
comprehensive making
this the ultimate
‘all rounder’
photographic
experience!. We
cover landscapes,
seascapes,
architecture, flora
and fauna
photography, still
life, documentary,
portraiture, camera
handling.... with an
analysis
and critique
of
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HIGHLIGHTS: |
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The banks of
the River Spey
on the Speyside
Way. Several
distilleries in
the surrounding
area are open to
visitors (Cardhu,
Glenfarclas and
Glen Grant). the
perfectly
preserved
Village Store of
yesteryear in
Aberlour and the
Speyside
Cooperage
Visitor Centre
in Craigellachie
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Whisky Trail:
You
can easily
follow the
signposts around
the Whisky Trail
to sample the
delights of
Strathisla,
Glenfiddich,
Glenlivet and
other famous
malts.
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Coastline
trail
includes
Lossiemouth,
(this old
fishing port is
blessed with two
fine beaches )
Burghead,
ancient Pictish
capital of Moray
and site of an
important
Iron-Age fort
and the
beautiful,
scenic fishing
port of of
Portsoy.
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Pitmedden
with its
recreated
17th-century
formal garden.
Fantastic for
our flora
photographic
workshop
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Elgin,
which dates back
to the 13th
century. Elgin
has retained
much of its
medieval street
plan, making it
one of the
loveliest towns
in the country
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Craigievar
Castle: This
fairytale castle
is an example of
the best of
Scottish
Baronial
architecture. It
was built by
William Forbes
in 1626.
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Brodie Castle
( is a
delightful
fairytale castle
with splendid
grounds
including a
lake.
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Crathes
Castle
justly famous
not just for the
building itself,
but for its
spectacular
gardens and
unusual topiary.
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Haddo House:
This
magnificent
house stands on
the grounds of
an ancient
castle and is
steeped in
history of the
great Gordon
family. It is
surrounded by a
beautiful rose
garden and
country park.
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Ballindalloch
is one of the
most beautiful
and renowned
castles in
Scotland.
Surrounded by
majestic hills,
and with the
tumbling waters
of the Rivers
Spey and Avon
flowing through
the grounds, the
setting is truly
magnificent.
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The Braes of
Glenlivet
where we walk
the Malcolm
Gillespie
Smugglers Trail
-embrace the
wildest and most
isolated parts
of the glen. The
trail from East
Auchavaich
passes through a
ruggedly
beautiful
landscape,
habitat to red
and roe deer,
the mountain
hare, curlew,
snipe, red and
black grouse,
among others.
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