Leading Scottish Wildlife Blog
Sharing the joy of Scotland’s wildlife
This Scottish wildlife blog focuses on Scotland’s wildlife and also wildlife photography. I occasionally post about my overseas adventures too.
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- Photographing Otters on Mull – Ultimate Guide, Top 10 Tips
The Eurasian Otter (Lutra Lutra) is one of Scotland’s most sought after and elusive wildlife subjects. Photographing them is thrilling. And the Isle of Mull is one of the best places to try. I’ve spent years photographing Otters here. I know the behaviour, the locations, and how to get amazing shots, and to do so ethically. This isContinue reading “Photographing Otters on Mull – Ultimate Guide, Top 10 Tips” - Guide to Islay Wildlife
My wife and I have just come back from 5 nights on the Island of Islay. This place is well known for the quality of its winter birding. So we enjoyed our time seeing 107 species during our days there. Now I am back, I thought I would share a brief guide to Islay Wildlife.Continue reading “Guide to Islay Wildlife” - Isle of Jura Wildlife Guide
So, I am just back from a wonderful 4 days photographing wildlife on the remote Isle of Jura. It took a three hour drive and two ferries to get there but was so worth the effort. So I thought I would pull together a brief Isle of Jura Wildlife Guide for you. Video of IsleContinue reading “Isle of Jura Wildlife Guide” - Photograph Osprey in ScotlandI am trying to build a portfolio of classic Scottish species so took a trip back to Trossachs Osprey Hide. This is a great location to photograph Osprey in Scotland. I had booked this workshop with Paul of Touch the Wild. (Update: As of April 2026 The Trossachs Osprey Hide has temporarily closed). A juvenileContinue reading “Photograph Osprey in Scotland”
- Photographing the Chanonry Point DolphinsDid you know that the Chanonry Point Dolphins in the Moray Firth are the largest Bottlenose Dolphins in the world? One reason for this is that they are quite far north and therefore need more blubber as insulation (this works for me too by the way). But another reason is they have a rich supplyContinue reading “Photographing the Chanonry Point Dolphins”
- Photographing Puffins on Isle of MayThis weekend there was a joint trip with my local SOC group and the Stirling and District Camera Club. Being a member of both it seemed a good opportunity to make my almost annual visit to this lovely Island but making some new friendships at the same time. Who doesn’t love photographing Puffins on IsleContinue reading “Photographing Puffins on Isle of May”
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Vision for this blog
Welcome to WildScot, a blog focused on Sharing the Joy of Scotland’s Wildlife
Here, I explore everything about Scotland’s wildlife and practical approaches to wildlife photography. Scotland offers a wide range of habitats including mountains, coast, moor and forest. These habitats in turn support iconic species – Otter, Golden Eagles, Pine Martin, Puffins, Crested Tit, Dipper and more.
WildScot provides clear, experience-based guidance for anyone interested in photographing Scottish wildlife. Content includes field techniques, location insights, seasonal considerations, and equipment advice to help improve consistency and results in wildlife photography. The aim is to support photographers in developing both technical skills and fieldcraft.
A strong emphasis is placed on ethical wildlife photography. This includes guidance on avoiding any disturbance and working responsibly in sensitive environments. Understanding animal behaviour and habitat is central to successfully photographing Scottish wildlife, and this blog reflects that approach.
Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced photographer this is for you. Equally, if you are planning a trip to Scotland to see wildlife, this site can help you.