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Carrick Castle Estate Wedding

An incredible Scottish/Canadian wedding at Carrick Castle Estate, Loch Goil. This wedding features an amazingly adventurous bride and groom who were up for exploring the Scottish hills and lochs in a Land Rover. They were also more than happy to get out in the rain with their bridal party for a smoke bomb shot… with umbrellas. Such a fun group of guests and an awesome amount of energy all day.

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Cardney Steading Wedding

This feature contains the story and images from a beautifully natural wedding set within the grounds of one of Perthshire's and Scotland's finest rustic wedding venues. This joyful marriage was full of fun and emotion and was captured naturally and candidly throughout.

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Grand Central Glasgow Wedding

Scottish Jewish wedding shot at Glasgow’s Grand Central Hotel. A beautiful day full of excitement, Jewish traditions and so much energy. From the traditions at the synagogue to the high octane dancing, it was a really special day.

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The Glasshouse Edinburgh Wedding

Edinburgh city centre wedding photography at one of the city’s hidden gems. The Glasshouse has a hidden rooftop that can host wedding ceremonies and sunset dancing. Check this place out if you’re looking for urban wedding planning inspiration.

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Edinburgh Winter Wedding

A snowy winter wedding in Edinburgh city centre. The day started at Le Monde, went on to Edinburgh City Chambers and finished at The Dome. This wedding took place just before Christmas, so the whole city was twinkling and the snow was just a perfect addition to the urban winter wonderland.

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Knockraich Farm (The Tin Shed) Wedding

A rustic summer wedding on one of Scotland’s best exclusive use farms. Surrounded by hills and amazing landscapes, this is definitely one my favourite barns in the country. If you’re going DIY and looking for wedding inspiration check out this blog and this wedding venue.

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Best Wedding Photographer Scotland

2021 was the busiest, craziest and most creatively rewarding year I’ve had since starting my journey as a wedding photographer almost 10 years ago. Check out this blog to take a look at the story of my year in wedding photography in Scotland. If you’re looking to get married in Scotland or elope to the highlands, this might provide you with a little inspiration.

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Edinburgh Elopement

An incredibly stylish Edinburgh elopement. An intimate wedding celebration at Edinburgh City Chambers followed by a lovely walk around the city, taking in coffees and cocktails along the way. Blog also features a 5 star wedding photography review.

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Woodside Lodge Scotland Elopement

Blog post featuring a beautiful elopement at Lodge on Loch Goil. Argyll, Scotland. Five star photography review and the story of an amazing couple who decided to ditch their big wedding plans and travel up from England for a special intimate celebration at one of Scotland’s most impressive wedding venues.

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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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Scottish Wedding Photography

A year in review by Glasgow based wedding photographer, David Grant Simpson. Check this out to view a wide range of wedding photography from small family weddings, intimate elopements in the Scottish Highlands and Islands and some big pre-covid weddings from earlier in 2020.

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Brig o' Doon Wedding

Photographs and review from an intimate Scottish wedding at two of Ayrshire's best wedding venues. Due to covid restrictions this happy couple had the wedding ceremony and reception at two separate and equally as impressive locations, Brig o’ Doon House Hotel and Loch Green House Hotel.

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Scottish Elopement Photographer

Wedding photographs from an intimate family elopement at a 5 five star exclusive use Scottish venue located on the beautiful Loch Goil, Argyll and Bute. This small and intimate family wedding was shot in October 2020 during Covid-19 restrictions. Beautiful autumn colours, incredible natural light and a wonderful family made this one hell of a wedding. Also includes a overwhelming 5 star photography review.

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Thainstone House Wedding

Photographs, story and five star review from a small intimate wedding at Thainstone House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The numbers were reduced and plans were changed due to Covid, but this didn’t stop this awesome couple from having a beautiful micro wedding at such a beautiful location.

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