Included: Two professional photographers and hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the islands 7-day Outer Hebrides photography and hiking tour Accommodation for 6 nights in a private, fully catered hunting lodge (single occupancy room) All meals and drinks (6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners) Pick-up and drop-off in Inverness city center Transfers to and from the Outer Hebrides by road (around 90 minutes) and ferry (around 2.5 hours) All local transport on the islands Photo tuition throughout the tour, plus evening photo reviews and digital editing sessions Add-ons (available for rental at an additional cost, leave a note at checkout if interested): Camera (film or digital) Tripod for long exposures Not included: Transportation to Inverness Accommodation in Inverness before or after the tour Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this Outer Hebrides photography tour, basic fitness is required as well as no previous hiking or photography experience . The hikes are short and taken at a relaxed pace , with plenty of stops along the way to set up the camera and shoot. If you can walk comfortably for a couple of hours on uneven coastal ground, you’ll be fine here. The focus is on the light and the landscape, not on covering distance, so there’s time to catch your breath, swap lenses, and simply look around. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover our collection of Scotland walking and hiking tours !

What do I need to bring?

Photography gear: Any camera (film or digital) — if you don’t have one then we can rent you everything you need. Tripod for long exposures — we can rent these to you if you don’t have one or would prefer not to travel with it Lens cloths and a rain cover for your camera and bag Filters (polarizer, ND) if you use them Laptop or tablet, card reader, and chargers for reviewing images in the evening Camera backpack to hold your gear plus packed lunch and water. Clothing & footwear: Waterproof rain jacket and waterproof trousers Warm layers (fleece or light insulated jacket) Base layers you can move in Waterproof hiking boots. Warm hat and gloves Thick socks Indoor shoes for walking around the lodge Other: Hiking poles (optional) Headlamp for early starts and late finishes Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: This Outer Hebrides photography tour runs as a small group trip, with your guide leading the hikes and the photography sessions. It takes a minimum of 8 participants for this tour to run. The maximum is set at 12. Everyone will have their own single room at the lodge. Outer Hebrides photography tours can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18 , you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Outer Hebrides photography tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

Single occupancy rooms are included in the price of this Outer Hebrides photography tour. Everyone gets a private room at the lodge at no extra cost.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Outer Hebrides photography tour is Inverness , Scotland. To get there, most people fly into Inverness Aiport (INV) , into which there are daily flights from London and other UK cities. You can also get there by train from Edinburgh, Glasgow or many other Scottish cities. You will meet your guide in the morning of Day 1 in Inverness.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Outer Hebrides | Scotland

Outer Hebrides Photography & Hiking: 7-Day Tour in Scotland

Name: Outer Hebrides Photography Tour: Hike & Shoot
Brand: 57hours
Availability: InStock

7 days | Easy

From $4,499 ()

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The Outer Hebrides are all about light, so it’s little wonder why photographers and artists are attracted here from all over the world. Out in the North Atlantic off Scotland’s west coast, the Hebridean islands are steeped in history and culture. They also offer a huge diverity of subjects to photograph, from world-class golden beaches to historic lighthouses and dramatic mountains. Over seven days, we take short scenic hikes to the spots worth pointing a camera at, then wait for the light to do its thing. There’s no rush and no big mileage, just coastline, hills, lochs, and island viewpoints at a pace that leaves room to set up a tripod. Come if you love being outside with a camera in hand, whatever your level of knowledge or experience. A basic level of fitness and a sense of adventure is all you need.

Adventure Highlights

Shoot the Hebridean light: From sunrise at the Callanish Stones to white-sand beaches and sea arches, we’re always in the right place when the light is at its best
Short hikes, not big days: With short hikes at an easy pace, we never rush past a good composition or the moment the light changes
A hunting lodge all to ourselves: We have exclusive use of a fully catered 19th-century lodge on 43,000 acres, with peat fires, a sauna, and venison and lobster from the estate

Duration

7 days

Season

March

Group size

Up to 12 people

The adventure, day by day

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Our 7-day Outer Hebrides photography tour pairs short, relaxed hikes with hands-on tuition from two professional photographers. We pick you up in Inverness and travel by road and ferry to the Isle of Lewis. For the next six nights, we stay at a private 19th-century hunting lodge set among 43,000 acres of Scottish wilderness. The lodge is rented exclusively for our group and comes fully catered: everyone has their own room, and three meals a day and all drinks are included. The weather and the light shape each day, from sunrise at the Callanish Stones to the beaches of Harris and the wild Atlantic coast. Evenings are for reviewing and editing the day’s shots by the fire.

Day 1: Travel the Outer Hebrides and meet the group

Travel the Outer Hebrides and meet the group — Hiking in Inverness

We’ll pick you up after an early breakfast and drive to the port of Ullapool for the 10am ferry to the Isle of Lewis. We’ll arrive in the town of Stornoway and get some lunch, before heading to our first beach to get the photography underway. After assessing what experience everyone has, we’ll start capturing the stunning sea stacks and motion of the ocean as the waves wash around them. When the light starts to fade, we’ll head to our lodge and get settled in before having our welcome dinner and setting out the plans for the coming days.

Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Private hunting lodge

Day 2: Sunrise shoot and island explortion

Sunrise shoot and island explortion — Hiking in Inverness

We’ll get an early start this morning to witness and photograph the sun rising over the Callanish Stones – a 3000 year old stone circle. You’ll be shown how to control exposure as you shoot straight into the sun as it peeks between the silhouettes stones. You’ll be shown how to get hands-on with composition and the impoortance of choosing the right focal length. It’s then back to the lodge for breakfast and a rest, before heading out to another location in the afternoon. It could be a remote lighthouse, a golden sandy bay or rugged coastine with sea arches – we let the weather dictate the agenda, but we’ll always get you in the right places for the best light. The pace is relaxed and the walking is relatively gentle, but you’ll learn the importance of working quickly to make the most of the fast-changing Hebridean light. We will discuss all the challenges and lessons of the day over another amazing dinner by the fire.