DAY 1  |  To SCOTLAND and the ISLE of MULL
Arrive Glasgow in the early a.m. to be met by John and head via the ‘high road’ via Loch Lomond to the very photogenic and historic Inverary. The town, harbor and castle will provide plenty of ‘emulsion diminishment’ along with remote Kilchurn Castle to the north, and then we’ll continue on to Oban for harbor photography and a ride on the last ferry out to the Isle of Mull. It is an island oft described “as Scottish as heather and porridge", and is a lush, green Scottish domain peppered with Black-face Sheep, Highland cattle and whitewashed cottages. You'll photograph the well situated Duart Castle from the ferry ride then from Craignure we'll make our way to Tobermory for a one-night stay.
ISLE of MULL, 1 night 

DAYS 2 and 3  |  The ISLE of IONA
You'll be out before breakfast to explore the colorful Tobermory harbor where sunken ships still hold tightly onto their centuries old treasures, and the place that British children dream of after seeing TV's 'Balamory' program. After breakfast we'll loop around the island on a one-lane road shooting as we go for several hours. On south late in the day to Fionnphort for our short ferry ride to the enchanting Isle of Iona. The island is considered to be one the most significant seats of Christianity in Britain, and was established by St. Columba in 563. It is a peaceful place preserved by the Scottish National Trust, and which you will find quite striking and timeless. The Abbey, Celtic crosses, coastline and Scottish island life will bring you much photographic and spiritual fulfillment, and it is a wonderful place to walk around and take in the invigorating Atlantic breezes. 
ISLE of IONA, 2 nights 
 
DAY 4  |  To GLEN COE
Leaving Iona in the morning we’ll shoot more of the Isle of Mull including the Torosay Castle gardens and Duart Castle set against the Sound of Mull. Then a short ferry over the same back to the mainland where the terrain, and the photographic opportunities constantly change as we skirt inland lochs making our way to Glen Coe. In the late light of the evening we’ll carefully compose images that convey the uniqueness and ruggedness of his rocky valley. It is also so the spot where the MacDonald Clan were massacred after befriending their visitors.
GLEN COE, 1 night 

DAYS 5, 6 and 7  |  The ISLE of SKYE
Back to Glen Coe for the early light, then following breakfast we’ll be heading north to the valley of Glen Nevis. It is lush with foliage and Highland cattle, and is dominated by the slopes of Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest mountain at 4,406’. On our way to Skye we'll pause to photograph Lochs Garry and Loyne before moving on to 13th century Eilean Donan Castle on the banks of Loch Duich . . . a castle in a spectacular setting. "Over the sea to Skye", to our new 3 night base on the island made lyrically infamous. 
Days 9 and 10 will be spent photographing the Cuillin Hills, Old Man of Storr, whitewashed cottages, Dunvegan Castle, the Elgol road and Common Seals etcetera. Portree harbor hosts a spectacular sight in the evenings when fishing boats return to the harbor with a myriad of gulls in tow. You’ll be on hand to record it all.
ISLE of SKYE, 3 nights

DAYS 8 and 9  |  The EAST COAST
We'll shoot early again, then make our way to the east coast via another look at Eilean Donan castle; Loch Laggan; the moody early 18th century Ruthven Barracks; a detour up to Loch Morlich under Cairngorm peak in the Cairngorms; and the uniquely fragile 1717 packhorse bridge at Carrbridge. We'll pause for several old bridges as we head southeastwards to Balmoral Castle, the Crathie church, the Old Royal railway station at Ballater and more as we move into lush green pastures of the Scottish eastern seaboard. Late light shooting and onto our hotel near Stonehaven for two nights.
At dawn on day 9 we'll be at the stunningly situated 15th century remains of Dunnottar Castle which sits on a rocky promontory on the edge of the North Sea. The remainder of the day will be spent exploring the coast by taking the fast track to the northern coast of Aberdeenshire, then working our way back via photogenic the coastal villages of Gardenstown, Crovie, and Pennan, plus the lighthouses of Fraserburgh, Rattray, and Buchan Ness. Also Old Aberdeen and more.
Near STONEHAVEN, 2 nights

DAY 10  |  ST. ANDREWS and more
More early light shooting, then on down the coast pausing at Crawton for the Fowlsheugh cliffs and seabird colony. Also scheduled for this day, Scurdie Ness Lighthouse, abandoned Usan, and Broughty harbour. After crossing the River Tay we'll rejoin the coast at St. Andrews - yep, that St. Andrews - and point cameras at the town's cathedral ruins and rocky seafront. Sitting on the mouth of the Forth River are the picturesque harbours of Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem, and St. Monans. At Elie a short amble onto the peninsula will give you shots of the cute Elie Ness lighthouse and Lady's Tower.
Near BURNTISLAND, 1 night

DAY 11  |  EDINBURGH
Morning light on the Forth railway and road bridges, then following breakfast we'll cross the Forth River and explore South Queensferry where Robert Louis Stevenson penned 'Kidnapped'. We'll then spend a few hours in Scotland's capital, Edinburgh. You'll explore the famed and ancient Royal Mile on foot - downhill all the way - plus shoot Edinburgh's Castle from Princes Park. Then to Dean Village, the industrial heart of Edinburgh for eight centuries when the Water of Leith provided the power for up to eleven grain mills. West to Glasgow for our last overnight.
Near GLASGOW airport, 1 night

DAY 12  |  Flights home
Departing flights can be arranged for any convenient time. USA residents will arrive home on the same calendar day. Free transport to Dublin, Ireland is available for those taking my Ireland photography tour.