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Roodlea Barn Wedding

Roodlea Barn provided the perfect rustic backdrop for Sophie-Marie and David’s autumn wedding. I had the pleasure of photographing the amazing story of love between an Austrian bride and a Scottish groom, as they celebrated their union surrounded by such a great crew of family and friends.

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Venachar Lochside Wedding

A selection of professional wedding photographs from a summer wedding held at the beautiful Venachar Lochside wedding venue.

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Cardney Steading Wedding

An epic summer wedding at the beautifully rustic wedding venue, Cardney Steading. This was a high energy wedding filled with loads of laughs, celebrations and whole lot of dancing. It was a privilege to be the wedding photographer at such an amazing occasion.

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Ardgowan House Wedding

Lorna & Craig got married at the spectacular Ardgowan House, Inverkip, Scotland and it was an incredible day. Such a beautiful location and such an amazing wedding with a great bunch of people. It was an absolute pleasure to be part of their day. Here are a few preview images:

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Kilmartin Castle Wedding

Nestled in the heart of the mystical Scottish countryside, Kilmartin Castle stands as a testament to both history and romance. Recently, I had the honour of photographing an intimate vow renewal at this enchanting castle. Vanessa & Andreas came to Scotland from their native Germant, accompanied by their precious daughter. They chose Kilmartin Castle for its rich history, breathtaking surroundings, and its unique allure for small weddings and elopements.

Kilmartin Castle, dating back to the 16th century, is steeped in Scottish history. Originally built as a stronghold, the castle has witnessed centuries of change, from turbulent times to peaceful eras. In recent years, the castle underwent a meticulous renovation, preserving its historic charm while incorporating modern comforts.

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How To Get Married in Scotland

I’ve been photographing elopements all over Scotland for around 10 years now, so I thought that it would be a good idea to create an ultimate guide for those of you that are considering eloping to Scotland for an intimate wedding celebration.

I’ve included lots of (hopefully) useful information on… Where to start? Where to stay? What to wear? Where to fly to? Who will marry us? What’s a first look/reveal? Who will do my makeup? How long will it take? Do we need to drive… and loads more little nuggets of wisdom.

If there’s something that I haven’t covered in my guide and you’ve still got some questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be more than happy to help you out.

So strap on your hiking boots, grab some whisky and let me take you on a tour of the Scottish Highlands, Islands and everywhere in between.

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Dundas Castle Wedding

Check out this blog post for a super fun day at one of Scotland’s best wedding venues. Sarah and Cameron were such great company and it was an absolute pleasure to photograph such a special occasion. These guys and all of their awesome guests were on great form all day, which allowed me to blend in and candidly capture all of the moments and personalties that made this wedding such a great success. I really love shooting weddings at Dundas Castle.

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Neidpath Castle Wedding

A very special American wedding at Neidpath Castle, Peebles, Scotland. California came to Scotland to embark on an incredible journey across the pond to celebrate the love of two incredible people. It was a real pleasure to photograph such an amazing occasion at such a historic and beautiful location.

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Teasses Estate Wedding

An awesome outdoor summer wedding at the beautiful Teasses Estate, Fife. The ceremony took place in the picturesque walled garden, followed by a meal in the greenhouse and evening party in the marquee within the grounds. Such a great day with a really lovely bunch of people. This was my first time at Teasses and it’s such a special place to get married.

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Norton House Hotel Wedding

Five star wedding photography review and images from an incredible mini winter wedding at Norton House Hotel, Edinburgh. This small and intimate wedding was shot in December 2020 during Covid-19 with an amazing couple who had such an awesome day despite the restrictions.

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