Even though Scotland is quite small in total area, we won’t be touring the entire country. On this photo tour you will experience the best of Scotland; Edinburgh, Argyll, Stirling, the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. I have set aside enough time at each location for serious photography. The daily itinerary is not set in stone; it may and will probably change with the weather. However, it is Scotland’s rapidly changing weather that gives it the beautiful and magical lighting, a soft light that seems to be radiating from the land.

If you are interested in participating in this Photo Tour, and to guarantee a spot, a deposit will be required in the amount of $600.00 CDN per person. This deposit can be made by cheque or money order payable to Garry Black and forwarded to  the noted mailing address. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure date.  

We must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time the following are nonrefundable, unless we find a replacement participant:

90 days or more before departure: 100% of deposit

89 to 31 days before departure: 40% of trip fee

30 or fewer days before departure: 100% of trip fee

e-mail: gblack@garryblack.com

PHONE: 613-824-9295

Mailing Address: 1083 St. Emmanuel Terrace

Ottawa, Ontario,

Canada, K1C 2J6

DATE: September 6 - 18, 2012

COST: $3,195.00 CDN. per person, double occupancy.

Single rooms are subject to availability and will be assessed a supplement of $275.00 CDN  If requested, we will do our best to find a suitable roommate for individual travelers.

DEPOSIT: $600.00 CDN on registration. The balance due on June 8, 2012.

Costs Include: Accommodation, all breakfasts, ground transportation, and workshop tuition.

Not Included: International airfare, meals other than breakfast, insurance,entrance fees to Castles, etc. and items of personal nature.

Enrollment is limited to 6 people.

NOTE: Prices are based on the currency exchange rate today and could be adjusted.

Meet at our hotel in Edinburgh in late afternoon, short orientation, dinner and a twilight photo shoot. (Two Nights - Parliament House Hotel)

Spend the whole day photographing Edinburgh - The Royal Mile & Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, Calton Hill, Princes Street and Gardens.

After collecting our van, we will drive to the Bridge of Orchy, on our way photographing Loch Awe and the ruins of Kilchurn Castle. (One Night - Bridge of Orchy Hotel)

We will drive to the Isle of Skye via the "Road to the Isles" and the Skye Ferry. We will have three full days to photograph the island - famous for its mountain scenery and rugged coastline, and one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in all of the British Isles. (Three Nights - Sligachan Hotel)

From Skye we head to Balmacara where we will have two days to photograph Eilean Donan Castle (the most photogenic castle in all of Scotland), the small surrounding towns of Dornie and Plockton and the beautiful Lochs Alsh and Duich. (Two Nights - Balmacara Mains Guest House)

We leave in the morning to visit Urquhart Castle with its stunning location on the shores of Loch Ness.  From there it's on to the small village of Onich, which is our base from which we will travel and photograph Fort William & Ben Nevis, Stalker castle, as well as the area around Glencoe and Loch Leven. (Three Nights - Cuilcheanna House)

We drive to and spend our last night in Stirling with its old town and magnificent castle. (One Night - Terraces Hotel)

From Stirling we head back to Edinburgh with a stop, along the way, in the ancient town of Culross.  We will arrive at Edinburgh Airport in the early afternoon for your onward connections home.

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