Scotland - Photography Trip

The Lowlands and the Western Highlands

October 14–18, 2026

Physical demands: Low

We are delighted to once again invite you to join us on our classic fall tour of Scotland. As one of the leading specialists in this destination, we can guarantee that you’ll experience the very best Scotland has to offer photographers.

Over the next few days, we will enjoy Scotland’s wild beauty. This time, we will focus on the hardwood-covered lowlands with their babbling streams, the rolling Western Highlands, and the area around Loch Ness.

The trip begins in Edinburgh. From there, we head straight for the colorful deciduous forests near Hermitage, the River Braan, and the Birks of Aberfeldy, which we’ll reach shortly after lunch on our first day. In the afternoon, we’ll check in at the Townhouse in Aberfeldy.

Early Thursday morning, we’ll head back to Birks of Aberfeldy so we can set off north toward Loch Ness and Glen Affric just in time for lunch.

Around lunchtime on Friday, we’ll head west toward Torridon and the surrounding areas, which we’ll explore in more detail

On Saturday morning, we’ll head down to the epic Glencoe, making short detours to Buachaille Etive Mòr, the Falls of Glencoe, and around Loch Leven. We’ll be staying at one of the charming hotels in Glencoe.

On Sunday, we’ll travel via Loch Lomond down to Devils Pulpit before arriving at Edinburgh Airport around 4:00 p.m.

About the Trip

Price:

22,700 SEK per person

Quantity:

Min 6/Max 7

The trip begins and ends at the destination. There is always an agreed-upon meeting point, which is determined closer to the departure date (approximately 4–6 months in advance). For example, the train station or airport where you arrive. If you do not have an agreed-upon meeting point, please contact us at info@fotomagica.net. The trip ends when the final activity of the last day or its equivalent has been completed, or, where applicable, upon drop-off at the airport or equivalent.

The trip includes:

• PTM - Pre Tour Meeting. Here you will meet us and all your fellow travelers. We will exchange experiences, go through the appropriate equipment, and answer your questions. The meeting will take place via the Zoom platform, and you will receive an invitation some time before departure.

• All local transportation,

• Supervision and guidance by Mattias Sjölund,

• Help with your images on site, both in the field and in the digital darkroom,

• Single rooms at all hotels

• Free print of your favorite photo from your trip (max size 30x40 cm)

• Breakfast,

• Zoom Session on Tour: a one-on-one session during or after the trip (1 hour) on any photography-related topic. Here, we can discuss topics such as digital processing, editing, camera techniques, composition, and more. Book it here

• A photo review and critique session held several weeks after the trip ends. The entire group will reconvene via Zoom.

The trip does not include:

• Transportation costs to and from the destination or to the location that serves as the starting and ending point of the trip. This is typically an airport or train station.

• Food (other than what is listed),

• Personal insurance that covers any unexpected costs and needs. Generally, standard home insurance is sufficient.

What other customers say about us

The trip always begins and ends at the destination. There is always an agreed-upon meeting place, which is determined closer to the departure date (approximately 4–6 months in advance). For example, a train station or airport. If you do not have an agreed-upon meeting place, please contact us at info@fotomagica.net. The trip ends when the final activity of the last day or its equivalent has been completed, or, where applicable, upon drop-off at the airport or similar location.

Passports & Visas:

You should always travel with a valid passport when flying. Also, make sure your passport has plenty of time left before it expires, as some countries do not accept passports with less than 90 days remaining. If a visa is required, we will provide you with the necessary information. Don’t forget any other documents that may be required, such as a COVID-19 vaccine certificate.

What our past customers think of us is important both to us and to you. Among the reviews you’ll find on Google, Foto Magica has a rating of 4.9 out of 5. Below, you can read a selection of these reviews.

“Back home after an intense and fun few days in Northern Ireland. I was taken to some amazing places. It was convenient to travel with a tour operator who really knows the best spots for the best lighting conditions. Great accommodations in single rooms. The small group size was perfect. I’m extremely happy with the itinerary.”

-Heidi Engström

“I went on a trip to Lofoten with Foto Magica. It was a fantastic trip and very well organized. The group was small—fewer participants than usual for this type of trip—and the photo sessions were very well planned, guided by the light rather than the clock. Mattias generously shared tips and provided constructive feedback. Another positive aspect was the emphasis on safety.”

Mattias had a perfect handle on the weather and the light. For example, when it started to rain, he said we should head to the other side of the island to catch some great evening light for about 15 minutes, and he was spot on. I thought it was just luck, but this happened several times. I’m extremely happy and can really recommend Foto Magica.”

-Olle Bjernulf

Important Information

Foto Magica has taken out a statutory travel guarantee with the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency.

YOUR RIGHTS

Standard Information Form: The combined travel services offered to you constitute a package tour within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302. Therefore, you are covered by all EU rights applicable to package tours. Foto Magica will be fully responsible for ensuring that the package tour as a whole is performed correctly. In addition, Foto Magica is legally required to provide protection to refund your payments and, when transportation is included in the package tour, to ensure your return transportation if the company becomes insolvent.

More information about key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302

Expression of Interest

To express interest in this trip, please fill out and submit the form below. Below the form, you can read the full terms and conditions. Your expression of interest becomes binding under the applicable terms and conditions once we have confirmed it in writing via email. The right of withdrawal does not apply to package tour agreements. However, it is always free of charge to cancel more than 6 months before departure. Read more about cancellation policies in the terms and conditions below. If you wish, you can purchase additional cancellation insurance for added peace of mind through Gouda Travel Insurance. The cost is 6% of the purchase price of the trip. You can read more here, where the full terms and conditions are also listed.

Terms and Conditions

As a customer, you are responsible for any equipment you bring to a workshop or course. You are also responsible for arriving on time at pre-arranged meeting points and adhering to all other schedules. Foto Magica is not liable for any damage that may occur to your equipment. This also applies to other personal belongings you bring on the trip or to the workshop. This should be covered by your own insurance company.

This trip is subject to the general terms and conditions established by the Swedish Travel Agency and Tour Operator Association, as well as the tour operator’s specific terms and conditions, which are set forth below.

You are responsible for checking your booking confirmation as soon as you receive it. Any errors must be reported immediately. You are also responsible for ensuring that the flight or travel booking you make aligns with the itinerary of the photo tour. You are responsible for purchasing cancellation insurance to ensure you can receive a refund on travel documents if the photo tour is canceled.

Binding Agreement

The agreement becomes binding on the parties once the organizer has confirmed in writing the traveler’s expression of interest.

Terms of Payment

The organizer charges a registration fee of 20% of the trip price. The registration fee must be paid upon receipt of an invoice no later than six months before departure. The remaining portion of the trip price must be paid upon receipt of an invoice no later than one month before departure. Invoices must be paid no later than ten days after receipt. When booking a trip close to the departure date, the full price of the trip must be paid at the time of registration.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be made in writing to info@fotomagica.net. The organizer reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee as follows.

• Cancellations made more than six months before departure are free of charge; any payments already made will be refunded.

• For cancellations made later than six months but earlier than 91 days before departure, a cancellation fee of 50% of the trip price will be charged.

• For cancellations made later than 91 days but earlier than 61 days before departure, a cancellation fee of 80% of the trip price will be charged

• If you cancel 60 days or fewer before departure, you will be charged the full cost of the trip.

In the event of cancellation, purchases made by the traveler in connection with the trip, such as airline tickets, will not be reimbursed. Travelers are always advised to purchase refundable airline tickets or cancellation insurance. If a cancellation is made less than 6 months prior to departure, we may attempt to assist in selling your spot to another interested party. However, we do not guarantee that this will be possible, in which case you may be liable for compensation as described above.

The organizer's right to cancel a trip due to insufficient bookings

For each trip, a minimum number of participants is required for the trip to take place. The minimum number is specified in the itinerary for each trip. The organizer reserves the right to cancel a trip if the minimum number is not met. In such cases, travelers who have booked the trip are entitled to a refund of the amount paid for the trip. The organizer is not responsible for any purchases made by the traveler in connection with the trip, such as booked airline tickets. Travelers are therefore advised to always book a refundable airline ticket or purchase cancellation insurance.

The organizer’s right to cancel a trip for other reasons

The tour operator reserves the right to cancel the trip if it cannot be carried out due to reasons beyond the tour operator’s control, such as sudden illness of the tour leader or guide. Travelers who have booked the trip are entitled to a refund of the amount paid. The organizer is not responsible for any purchases made by the traveler in connection with the trip, such as booked airline tickets. Travelers are therefore advised to always book a refundable airline ticket or purchase cancellation insurance.

Health

The organizer arranges photography tours, which means that the trips typically involve hiking in various types of natural settings and environments. Travelers are responsible for ensuring that they are in good physical condition and health so that they can participate in all aspects of the trip.

If you’d like, you can download or print all the terms and conditions as a PDF here