My Scotland: The best photography spots with Jacob Murray

Explore with photographer Jacob Murray. Image: Jacob Murray

If you are looking for the most scenic spots to visit in Scotland, a photographer is the perfect person to ask.

We spoke to photographer Jacob Murray about the best places to catch a sunset, watch seabirds and marvel at Scotland’s natural landscape. Work on your photography or simply enjoy the views.

Neist Point

Keep an eye out for seals and whales. Image: Jacob Murray

Neist Point on the far western tip of the Isle of Skye feels about as far from civilisation as you can get in Scotland. It’s especially popular among photographers and nature lovers, offering breathtaking sunsets and a chance to spot seals, whales, and other wildlife. Pack a warm coat though, as this is one of the windiest places I’ve ever visited.

Staffa

Practise your photography with the resident puffins. Image: Jacob Murray

Staffa, a small uninhabited island off the west coast of Mull, is renowned for its otherworldly landscape of basalt columns, formed by ancient volcanic activity. The island is especially famous for its puffin population, which nests there during the spring and summer months. You are able to get so close to the seabirds you feel like you could reach out and touch them, making it the easiest place to get photos.

Glencoe

James Bond fans, keep an eye out for the Skyfall house location. Image: Jacob Murray

Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most famous and dramatic valleys, is a breathtaking location in the Scottish Highlands and is my go to location for photography work as it offers such dramatic landscapes within a relatively small area. Pictured is the road to Loch Etive, made famous by the James Bond film Skyfall, the perfect spot for car photography.

For more travel tips, follow Jacob at @thejacobmurray on Instagram.