Scottish Highland weddings
Scottish Highland wedding photographer
As a Scottish Highland wedding photographer, I have a base in Inverness as well as on the Isle of Harris, so the Highlands are genuinely part of my life, not just somewhere I travel to for a wedding. I lived in Drumnadrochit for many years, as well as on the West Coast, Ullapool, and Aviemore, so I know the Highlands of Scotland intimately.
I’ve photographed many weddings at some of the finest venues in the Highlands, from Achnagairn Castle and Aldourie to Glenfinnan House and Inverlochy Castle, Skibo Castle and Eilean Donan Castle, relaxed countryside celebrations at Bogbain Farm and the Drumossie Hotel, ceremonies at Dornoch Cathedral, Inverness Cathedral, The Torridon and Bunchrew House, and elopements along the shores of Loch Ness. I’ve also shot weddings at Dunnottar Castle, Coul House Hotel, Ness Castle Lodges, The Ceilidh Place, Ardross Castle, Kingsmills Hotel, Tulloch Castle, and Strathpeffer Pavilion.
Whether you’re planning a grand celebration at a castle venue like Achnagairn or Aldourie, a relaxed countryside wedding at Bogbain Farm or the Drumossie Hotel, or a small elopement in the mountains, I’d love to be part of your day. As a Scottish Highland wedding photographer with a base in Inverness alongside my home on Harris, I know the light, the weather, and the hidden corners of the Highlands well, and I’m always glad to be there for your day.
Winter is when I’m based here full time, and it’s genuinely one of my favourite times to shoot a Highland wedding. Low golden light, roaring fires, and dramatic skies, with far fewer weddings competing for the best light of the day. If you’re planning a November to February date, I have more flexibility and I’d love to talk it through with you.
Aldourie Castle
An exclusive-use castle on the shores of Loch Ness, near Inverness. Aldourie’s grand architecture and dramatic loch-side setting make it one of my favourite Highland venues to photograph, whether it’s an intimate ceremony in the castle or a full day of celebrations in the grounds. I have spent a lot of time at the castle photographing events and interiors as well as weddings over the years.
Achnagairn Castle
A 17th-century estate near Kirkhill, just outside Inverness, with grand interiors and sweeping grounds that make for a stunning wedding backdrop. Achnagairn has been the setting for some truly memorable Highland weddings I’ve photographed, from ceremonies in the Great Hall to golden hour portraits across the estate.
Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan is one of the most photographed castles in Scotland, and for good reason. Eilean Donan sits where three lochs meet, and its dramatic island setting makes it a genuinely spectacular place for a wedding.
The Torridon
Wild mountains, dramatic weather, and some of the most breathtaking scenery in Scotland, The Torridon is everything I love about photographing Highland weddings. Whether it’s a full celebration at the hotel or a small elopement out in the hills, this is a beautiful place to be married.
The Ceilidh Place
A warm, characterful wedding venue in the heart of Ullapool on Scotland’s west coast, The Ceilidh Place brings together good food and a relaxed atmosphere that suits a genuinely informal wedding. I used to live very close and have photographed many weddings at The Ceilidh Place.
Bogbain Farm
A relaxed, rustic wedding venue just outside Inverness, with barns, woodland, and open countryside offering a genuinely laid-back alternative to a grand castle. Bogbain Farm suits couples who want their day to feel easy and unfussy, with plenty of space for celebrations that spill outdoors.
More Highland venues
Beyond these, as a Scottish Highland Wedding Photographer, I have photographed at many more wonderful venues, including Skibo Castle, Loch Ness Country House Hotel, Loch Ness Lodge, Coul House Hotel, Bogbain Farm, Dornoch Cathedral,Inshriach House and The Drummossie Hotel. Every Highland wedding is different, and I’d love to talk through your own venue, wherever it is.
Scottish Highland wedding stories
Camsudarach beach wedding in Morar
Camusdarach beach wedding photography Lisa & Derek had a beach wedding in the beautiful Highland area of Morar on the west coast. They changed their original wedding plans of a Cyprus wedding to Camusdarach beach after so much disruption and decided just to keep...
Polmaily House, Drumnadrochit wedding photography
Jennifer & Fraser married at Polmaily House last week. Polmaily made a stunning venue and a first for me to photograph a small outdoor wedding at this exclusive use venue. The outside humanist wedding ceremony was just perfect, situated by the edge of the water...
Achnagairn House wedding photography
Hayley and Michael were married at a beautiful ceremony at Achnagairn House in Kirkhill, near to Inverness. Angela Stewart creative designed the wedding and made the ballroom look incredible for their wedding ceremony. Angie Alexandra conducted the ceremony and...
Torridon wedding photography
Rebekah and Caolan planned a wedding in Torridon this year. Their love of the outdoors led them to this wonderful location. From the photos they wanted some natural images of them together with their two Jack Russell dogs in the landscape. So we headed off after the...
Loch Ness wedding photography
Joy & Jonathan arrived from Australia to be married on the shores of Loch Ness earlier this year. They stayed in the tranquil Fort Augustus Abbey and the beautiful ceremony was conducted by Louise, surrounded by close family and friends at the shores of Loch Ness....
Torridon wedding photography, Scotland
Torridon wedding photography, Scotland Katie & Gavin had the most wonderful wedding ceremony at the Torridon recently. They eloped together as they had a real love of the Highlands and of mountains and walking. So staying at The Boathouse at Torridon was just a...
Scotland Wedding Photography
Scotland Wedding Photography Tasha & Sean had a beautiful ceremony at Castle Leod followed by images at the Fairy Glen, Cromarty and black water. Thank you for asking me to be your photographer. It was a real pleasure to spend the day with you and to witness your...
Scottish Highland wedding photography
Scottish Highland wedding photography Lynsey & Graham were married in the gardens of a beautiful house overlooking Camasdarach beach in Morar this summer. An intimate family wedding which suited the couple perfectly. Just a few minutes away from the incredible...
Claire & Stuart’s wedding at The Castle of Mey, wick
Claire and Stuart were married at the wonderful location of the Castle of Mey in Wick. What an incredible day it as well. I wish you both all the very best for your future as a new family together and hope you enjoy the photos!
Lisa & Simon’s wedding at Bogbain Farm,
Lisa & Simon held their wedding at Bogbain Farm near Inverness. A wonderfully unique venue with a rustic, intimate feel. Neil Lynch conducted their humanist ceremony in the barn and afterwards we took a trip out to the woods for some photographs. The sun even made...
Achiltibuie engagement ceremony
Achiltibuie engagement ceremony Christine & Benedikt planned an engagement ceremony in Achiltibuie in October this year. We were all surprised when the day dawned with clear blue skies and sunshine! They both had explored the area and found an incredible spot up...
Small outdoor wedding in Glencoe
Small outdoor wedding in Glencoe Karlie & James planned an outdoor wedding in an incredible spot in Glencoe. They didn't let the rain phase them in the slightest and it was just a delight to see a couple embrace the outdoors in such a way. Neil Lynch, Humanist...
Highland outdoor beach wedding
Highland outdoor beach wedding Jessica & Adam planned an elopement to their favourite beach - red point in Gairloch - a while ago. But things changed to include close family and friends for their day a couple of weeks ago. It turned a little damp on their day but...
Jennifer & David’s Highland wedding
Jennifer & David were married recently at Ferintosh Church in Conon Bridge, minutes away from where Jennifer grew up. After the ceremony Jennifer and David drove up to Knockfarrel for some wonderful pictures of just the two of them in a landscape setting that was...
Caitlin & Walt’s wedding at Eilean Donan Castle
Caitlin and Walt, along with their close family, travelled from America for their wedding at Eilean Donan Castle recently. It was a typical Highland day with dramatic clouds, passing showers and wind that blew across the bridge in an unpredictable and exciting...
Nicole & TJ’s wedding at Eilean Donan Castle
All the way from America, Nicole & TJ married at the amazing Eilean Donan Castle. The day was atmospheric and slightly drizzly until after their ceremony when the skies cleared and the wind dropped so that the water was like a mirror and the low cloud clung to the...
Mike & Alison’s Bogbain Farm wedding
Bogbain Farm wedding photography One from a while back - I had a very busy year last year and realised I hadn't got round to blogging all my lovely weddings! It was impossible not to publish these images from Mike & Alison's absolutely wonderful wedding at...
Glenfinnan House wedding photography & The Harry Potter Steam train
Zoe & Dwain were married at Glenfinnan Church which is the most picturesque church imaginable. Perched high above the loch with views down onto the water and the dramatic mountains in the distance, this is a beautiful church to be married in. The sun shone and the...
Elopement to Loch Ness
Eric & Lydia came over from America to have their ceremony surrounded by their very close family on the shores of Loch ness. Penelope Hamilton held a beautiful ceremony on an atmospheric day on the Loch. They even had their first dance on the shore! We all went...
Wedding photography at Aldourie Castle
I was recently asked which was my favourite local wedding venue and it didn't take me long to think of Aldourie Castle So I thought I would show a few images from a couple of wonderful weddings that I photographed at Aldourie Castle over the past few years. I will be...
Wedding photography at the Highland club, Fort Augustus Abbey
The Highland Club, Fort Augustus Abbey is an exclusive former Benedictine monastery on the shores of Loch Ness that has been converted to high end apartments and cottages. It is also a fabulous wedding venue which benefits from having great indoor locations as well as...
Vikki & Tom lochside wedding in Boat of Garten
Vikki and Tom's action packed wedding day included a lochside wedding, an hour's walk with their dog and inflatable games as well as rounders and croquet and football and a traditional picnic! They planned their wedding day to suit their personalities, being outdoor...
Morar wedding photography, Camusdarach beach elopement
Laura & Paul eloped to Camusdarach beach in Morar on the West coast of Scotland. They married after walking the 96 miles of the West Highland Way together. Their witnesses were the owners of Camusdarach campsite - a beautiful day and a gorgeous location for a...
Inschriach House wedding
Susie & Mark married at the unique Highland wedding venue of Inschriach House in the Cairngorms. A rustic outdoor wedding in the estate grounds. The rainy start to the day cleared after their ceremony and left a beautiful sunny afternoon for the guests to enjoy...
Inverlochy Castle – a luxurious Highland retreat
Nestled in the wild landscape of the North West Highlands is Inverlochy Castle. I had a wonderful stay during an unseasonably warm few days in March last year and wanted to share my thoughts on staying here Driving through the beautiful gardens towards the castle,...
Wedding at the Ceilidh Place, Ullapool
Wedding at The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool Jo & Justin were married at the wonderful The Ceilidh Place in Ullapool. An outdoor wedding with a lovely relaxed vibe. We dodged a few raindrops and took a walk down to the pier for some photographs as the sun came out...
Bogbain Farm wedding photography | Caitriona & Ian
A look back at Caitriona & Ian's absolutely gorgeous wedding at Bogbain Farm. Just shows you how beautiful a winter wedding can be!
Achgnagairn Estate wedding photography
Achnagairn Estate is a beautiful wedding venue in the Highlands of Scotland. Close to Inverness but it still feels secluded, quiet and away from everything. I live about 20 mins away from Achnagairn and love it when I get asked to photograph weddings at Achnagairn...
Wild Rover wedding catering Scotland
Great to see an alternative catering option for weddings in the Highlands at a recent wedding at Inshriach House This is Wild Rover Food run by Cat and Rob. It is a sustainable, ethical food business run out of the two field kitchens. They travel around Scotland and...
Wedding venue in the Highlands of Scotland | Inverness wedding photography
Bogbain Farm was looking fabulous the other day for Alison & Mike's big day. They have recently opened up a new room and bar which is used for the dancing in the evening and just makes this unique wedding venue even better. Alison has a much loved campervan which...
Wedding photography at Bogbain Farm, Inverness
Bogbain Farm Wedding Photography Rhona & Ross were married at the Highland venue of Bogbain Farm, which is close enough to Inverness for convenience, but far enough to feel like a quiet retreat away from it all. A beautiful day for a very lovely couple. Here are...
Wedding photography at Achnagairn House
Congratulations to Tanya & Marius who were married recently at Inverness Cathedral with a reception at Achnagairn Estate Here are some highlights from their day! You can see more about Achnagairn Estate as a wedding venue on this website
Wedding photography at The Lovat, Loch Ness
Congratulations to the lovely Beth & Marko who were married this weekend at The Lovat, Loch Ness One of the most glorious days on Loch Ness that we have had so far this winter. We were lucky enough to go over to the abbey for some photographs afterwards.
Wedding photography at Aldourie Castle, Loch Ness
A few images from Sheryl & Simon's recent wedding at Aldourie castle, Loch Ness.
Wedding photography at Aldourie Castle, Loch Ness
I will be catching up on a few weddings over the coming weeks but first of all what a wonderful start to the week. Glorious sunshine and mild weather for the wedding of Janice & Kristen at Aldourie Castle on Loch Ness. A few images just for now! If you are...
Aldourie Castle wedding venue in the Highands of Scotland, Loch Ness
Aldourie Castle wedding photography A truly wonderful wedding at Aldourie Castle this weekend. Ahead of the wedding images here are a few pictures which show what a fabulous setting Aldourie Castle is as a wedding venue. The only habitable castle on Loch Ness,...
Skibo castle wedding photography
A few details from a recent wedding at Skibo Castle.
Tracy & Michael | Urquhart Castle wedding, Loch Ness
Congratulations to Tracy & Michael who were married at Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness recently
Sarah & Cass – Camusdarach beach wedding
Sarah and Cass were married on Camusdarach beach on the west coast of Scotland in October. A small, intimate wedding with family and friends on an amazingly warm and sunny day! Their reception was later held at The West Highland Hotel in Mallaig.
Lindy & Johnny | Ackergill Tower wedding photography
Just home from yesterday's wedding at Ackergill Tower which saw Lindy and Johnny marry amidst friends and family from all over the world at one of the most remote and stunning wedding venues in Scotland. Just one quick preview before they go off on honeymoon and I...