Wild Cairngorms - Winter Photography Tour — Kevin Morgans Wildlife Photography

WILD CAIRNGORMS: WINTER

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Dates

3rd - 10th February 2024 - SOLD OUT

2nd - 9th February 2025 - PLACES AVAILABLE

1st - 8th February 2026 - PLACES AVAILABLE

Location

Scottish Highlands

Price Per Person

8 days - £2,095 pp

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THIS WINTER. JOIN KEVIN FOR AN ADVENTURE DEEP INTO THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS IN SEARCH OF THE VERY BEST WILDLIFE SCOTLAND HAS TO OFFER, FROM ITS MAJESTIC RED DEER TO THE CHARISMATIC RED SQUIRREL, AND THE ELUSIVE MOUNTAIN HARES PLUS MUCH MORE

The Scottish Highlands in winter are both dramatic and inspiring and provide incredible opportunities for wildlife photography. This trip has been created for anyone who feels inspired to photograph wildlife in the Cairngorms during the winter months, with the chance of snow. We will use a range of purpose-built photography hides to get close to wary wildlife and explore the area on foot to find and photograph other animals.
The sessions in the photography hides allow us to photograph red squirrels and woodland birds in stunning locations. We spend a full day in a purpose-built hide that is situated in an area of ancient Caledonian pine forest. We also visit an area of Caledonian pine forest where we photograph red deer. On foot, we explore the dramatic landscape of the Cairngorms looking for mountain hares, ptarmigan, and snow bunting. There will be an element of flexibility to this itinerary depending on weather and individual preferences.
The rich landscape provides the perfect backdrop for our stay in the Cairngorms, as well as the chance to practice and refine photography techniques while seeking out some of the other wildlife that lives here, like red squirrels and birds. Our expert guide, Kevin Morgans, will cover a range of photography techniques as well as the image editing process.
This trip is a wonderful chance to immersive ourselves in a landscape that is returning to a wilder state while learning about and connecting with the wildlife that lives here.

ITINERARY

Meet the rest of the group at our accommodation in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, or alternatively, we can arrange a pick-up from Inverness. After meeting Kevin and settling into our accommodation which overlooks Loch Alvie, there's time to explore the grounds as an introduction to the area. Riverine woodland, pine forest, flood meadows, and the broad gravel bed of the Feshie are all waiting to be explored directly from the lodge.
It is likely that most of the photographic opportunities that appear will be woodland birds including crested tit and woodpeckers that frequent the characterful lichen-laden trees.
Accommodation: The Rowan Tree, 7-nights
After a good rest and a hearty breakfast, we take a drive through the Cairngorms to a location where there is a good population of mountain hares.
During the winter months, mountain hares are resplendent in their white winter coats. The approach to the site where we aim to photograph mountain hares is on foot. It is possible to find and photograph mountain hares a short distance from the roadside, on lower ground, within a 20-minute walk. We aim to spend all day on the hillside allowing us to maximize the time we have to photograph these iconic animals in their environment. Kevin will guide us to the best locations to photograph mountain hares and provide expert tuition throughout the day.
In the evening, after a well-earned dinner, we have time to go through images and image processing with Kevin again being on hand to provide expert tuition.
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For our final full day of the itinerary, we aim to work with the conditions to target our preferred subject. If the conditions are right, and for those that want to walk up into the Northern Corries, we may go in search of ptarmigan which will be in their white winter plumage. We can also return to the location where we photographed mountain hares.
Another option is to spend more time exploring the local area, looking for wildlife. If you would prefer an easier day, you can stay at the hotel for the day and spend time photographing the wildlife on the grounds of the hotel.
This morning after breakfast, it is sadly time to depart. If you have arranged a transfer back to Inverness, Kevin will drop any group members off, otherwise, you are free to make your own journey home.

Whats Included

7 nights accommodation
Most meals
Transfers for excursions
Optional pick-up and drop-off in Inverness
Photographic tuition from Kevin Morgans

Whats Excluded

Snacks & Alcohol
Personal/Travel Insurance

— WILD CAIRNGORMS WINTER WORKSHOP

The Best!!! Kevin was attentive, caring and would make sure each one of us was ok. He gave each one individual photographic help and tuition and made sure we all had a turn in the best position for a shot. He didn't take his camera out until the fifth day although he brought his bag with him every day. We would definitely like to travel with him again
— WILD CAIRNGORMS WINTER WORKSHOP

“Kevin was always positive and enthusiastic, sharing his knowledge of photography and wildlife”
— WILD CAIRNGORMS WINTER WORKSHOP

“Looking for Arctic hares and the careful approach on hands and knees was something that will stay with me forever The stunningly beautiful Crested Tits amongst all the other small birds flitting backwards and forwards around us. I have to say I’ve always loved the charismatic Red Squirrels wherever I’ve been and they definitely didn’t disappoint here. Just sitting and gazing around waiting for them to appear, then that wonderful moment when they appear it’s fantastic. I have to say our guide Kevin Morgans was superb he couldn’t have done anymore to help everyone .”
— WILD CAIRNGORMS WINTER WORKSHOP

“Outstanding, great fun, very helpful and knows his wildlife. Has done the hard yards to being a fabulous photographer”