Scotland: The South and Western Highlands

A comprehensive photography travel guide detailing the best places to visit, road trip planning, wild camping, and both child and dog-friendly destinations.

Covering best destinations in popular Scottish places such as The Trossachs, Loch Lomond, Argyle and Bute, Glencoe, Glen Etive, Fort William, Glenfinnan and Isle of Skye. This guidebook is designed to elevate your travel plans. Whether you are embarking on a photography journey, a road trip, seeking holiday ideas, or planning day trips, our dog friendly guidebooks provide valuable insight.

Not only do our guidebooks inspire your travel plans by highlighting the top destinations, but they also offer advice on the best times to visit and ideal vantage points for photography. This ensures that you can capture exceptional images to share with family and friends.

We have meticulously tested each location, ensuring they are suitable for both children and dogs, and we provide warnings about any restrictions or potential hazards. The recommended places to visit, photograph, and stay include iconic beaches, castles, lakes, waterfalls, and mountain vistas, notably the breathtaking Scottish Highlands and in particular Glencoe one of the most spectacular places to visit in the world. 

The guide caters to roadside and short walk locations, making it ideal for landscape photographers of all skill levels, outdoor enthusiasts, those with limited mobility, or individuals simply seeking new explorations. Featuring over 120 inspiring photographs and more than 50 accessible locations, all sites are either adjacent to the roadside or within a 30-minute walk.

There is no need to worry about postcodes or grid references; the what3words geocode system, accurate to within three meters, directs you to the nearest parking area for each site. Furthermore, each location is accompanied by a detailed map and QR code that, when scanned, provides directions using your preferred digital map provider such as Google Maps.

An essential quick reference guide offers key information for each site. If you are traveling with a campervan or motorhome, we indicate whether overnight stays are feasible and if the vehicle can be accommodated.

We also offer guidance on the best times of day and seasons to visit each site, along with tips on utilizing light to enhance your photography.

Prepare to uncover hidden gems in Sotland with our guidebook, which includes everything necessary for your adventures!