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Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour

  • 13th - 24th October, 2026

  • £4,699.00 / £550.00 Deposit

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Our Scotland North Coast 500 photography tour will take place in October with Andy Farrer as tour leader. The North Coast 500 was launched in 2014 by the North Highlands Initiative with a view to enticing visitors to experience the spectacular scenery north of the Great Glen. Our itinerary is designed to take in the very best mountains, glens, coastline, castles and lochs that the north of Scotland can uniquely offer.

Book both "Scotland's Route 66 - the North Coast 500" and "Seeing Autumn - A Photography Retreat in Scotland" tours and receive a 5% discount on both. The discount will be applied to the balances after your deposit has been paid.

Tags: North Coast 500 Photography Tour | Scotland Route 66 Photography Holiday | Scotland Landscape Photography

Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour

North Coast 500 Photography Tour - Scotland Route 66 Landscape Photography
Billed as “Scotland’s Route 66” the route begins and ends in the “Capital of The Highlands”, Inverness and takes the traveller on a 516-mile route around the northern coastline. 

We have been keen to develop a tour based around this epic route ever since it was first announced, and this will be our sixth tour to this incredible place. Whilst we will travel the whole of the route during the 12-day trip, we will base ourselves in 4 well spread locations that will allow us plenty of time to travel outwards from the NC500 to visit some of the most iconic scenery in Scotland. 

Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour
Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour
Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour

The first three nights of our adventure will be based in Inverness which will allow us to explore the north facing coasts of Nairnshire and Moray. Here we will experience extremely diverse geology from sea-pounded rock arches to wild and complex dune systems. We will also use our time in Inverness to travel inland to photograph the beautiful glens and mountains adorned with the ochre hues of autumn colour. 

On day four we will travel north to our new base in Wick, Caithness which will allow us to explore the far north east of the country. Here the famed John O’Groats lies just to the east of the true northernmost point of mainland UK at Dunnet Head. At the most north-eastern edge of the UK is Duncansby Head and bay with its precipitous cliffs and “jagged-tooth” sea-stacks. We are a long way north here – it is almost as far south to London as it is north to the Arctic Circle!

Our next three nights will be spent in the far north at one of the most remote locations in the UK. Our hotel in Tongue will offer a warm sanctuary after each day’s photography on the northern Atlantic coast. This part of the coast is dotted with beautiful white sand beaches that are blessed with views of the nearby mountains such as Ben Loyal. One such beach is the delightfully named Ceannabeinne (otherwise known as “Can of Beans”) which along with Balnakiel Bay and Loch Eribol will offer us a huge variety of subjects to explore. 

Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour
Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour
Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour

On day eight we will experience a significant change in the landscape as we head south to Ullapool and our opportunity to explore the mystical mountains of Assynt and Torridon. Our three-night stay here, on the shores of Loch Broom will allow us ample time to head north to the remarkable mountains of Assynt including the awe-inspiring Suilven and the diminutive, yet perfectly formed Stac Pollaidh. 

We will also head south to Loch Marie and Upper Loch Torridon where we will be able to photograph some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Scotland. 

Finally, we will return to Inverness for our final night where our epic adventure began just 12 days, but a truly memorable 12 days ago. 

Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour
Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour
Scotland’s ‘Route 66’ - The North Coast 500 Photography Tour

Autumn is a precious time for landscape photographers. What better way to spend this most beautiful time of year than exploring some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the world? This twelve-day tour will allow us to deeply immerse ourselves in the wild and remote scenery that straddles the wonderful “North Coast 500”.

This tour is limited to six participants.

  • Included

    • Accommodation - Single Occupancy

    • Breakfasts

    • Transport during the tour

    • Airport Transfers from Inverness from recommended flights

    • Tuition from Andy Farrer

  • Excluded

    • Travel to Inverness

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

Tutored By

Tutored by Andy Farrer

Andy Farrer
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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