Bespoke Guided tours of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms:

Wander the glens, trace the winding Dee, and stand where light meets land.
From the quiet waters of Loch Muick to the wild ridges above Braemar and throughout Aberdeenshire and through out Scotland, every tour is tailored to you, your pace, your interests, your sense of wonder.

I offer private tours for individuals, couples, and small groups.
Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged from local accommodation, including towns and villages in Aberdeenshire and larger tours through Scotland, visiting and photographing hidden and secluded areas

Half-Day Photography Tour (4 hours)

  • Royal Deeside or Cairngorms locations

  • 1-to-1 or small groups (max 4)

  • Learn composition, settings, and how to read the light

  • Ideal for beginners and intermediate photographers

👉 From £150

Full-Day Photography Experience

  • Multiple locations across Aberdeenshire / Cairngorms

  • Sunrise or sunset shooting opportunities

  • Personal guidance throughout the day

  • Option to include editing tips

👉 From £300

1-to-1 Photography Tuition

  • Learn your camera properly

  • Understand exposure, composition, and storytelling

  • Tailored to your level and goals

👉 From £100

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Camera settings made simple

  • Composition and framing

  • Working with natural light

  • Capturing mood and atmosphere

    WHO IT’S FOR

  • Beginners wanting to learn photography

  • Intermediate photographers improving skills

  • Visitors to Scotland looking for a guided experience

  • Anyone wanting to explore the Cairngorms and Royal Deeside

‍ ‍WHY BOOK WITH ME

My photography is about slowing down and connecting with the landscape. I don’t teach complex technical theory — I help you simplify, observe, and capture what you feel. With years of experience and local knowledge, I’ll guide you to the right place at the right time.

Booking & Contact

All tours and tuition are bespoke and tailored to each guest.

To book or enquire, please get in touch to discuss what kind of experience you’d like — from quiet glen walks to full-day adventures with photography guidance.

📍 Based in Ballater, Royal Deeside
🚙 Pick-up and drop-off available
📷 Group sizes: 1–8 guests
📧 martinbennie@hotmail.com
📞 07392 847569

a stag at loch muck digging into the deep snow for its next meal

Wildlife

Braemar Castle is situated near the village of Braemar in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is a possession of the chief of Clan Farquharson and is leased to a local charitable foundation.

Castle tours

the view down towards loch muck, with a lone tree clinging to the hill side in the heather

Loch Muick with the Heather in full bloom

Prince albert memorial in the grounds of Balmoral estate, with lochnagar looming in the background with its winter coat of snow

Hidden Pyramids

the river forces its way through a narrow channel at the linn of dee and flows under the bridge