OVERVIEW

The magical Isle of Skye. Castles. The Highlands. History. Incredibly rugged landscape and that famous dappled, magic light. Moorlands, mountains, lochs and glens. Seven days and six nights - nights spent, as a group, between Isle of Skye, which will be our base for most of the workshop, with a stint in the northern Highlands, based out of Ullapool. Music, pubs, and culture.

Join Dave Brosha, Wayne Simpson, and Kahli April in the Scottish Highlands and across the photographer's playground of the Isle of Skye as they tour you through some of the most beautiful areas of western Scotland mixing classic must-sees with off-the-beaten-track landscape gems.

Dates:  Oct 4-10, 2026 (7 days, 6 nights)

 ITINERARY 

Day One:

This outdoor photography tour will officially kick off in the beautiful Highland town of Inverness. Participants will be picked up between 1OAM and 11AM at their hotels (people must find their own way to Inverness prior to the workshop starting) and then, as a group, we will travel to the Isle of Skye which will be our incredible home base for most of the week. After settling in, we’ll spend the early afternoon with an official kick-off on the castle grounds with an explanation of the full week’s plan. In late afternoon, we’ll start our week with a light chase and introduction to the stunning scenery, before heading to dinner. In the evening, if conditions allow, the group will head out for a night/astro photography session.

The next day will be a huge day, so the plan is for the group to get to bed by a decent time on day one in preparation for Day Two’s travels.

Day Two:

On the second day, the group will wake early and meet for breakfast. We’ll set off for the famous Fairy Pools (or something similarily epic) in Glen Brittle for a morning photography session. Later in the afternoon, we’ll continue onwards to the rugged, magic Old Man of Storr. The group will spend the late afternoon right through to sunset hiking and exploring this remarkable location - one of the most dramatic in all of Scotland - before returning back to the Armadale Castle region for a late dinner. If conditions allow, we will try for an astro session that evening.

Day Three:

On the third day, after our daily breakfast, we’ll set off once again to explore the Isle of Skye. Potential photography stops will include exploration of The Fairy Glen (and the Fairy Castle), the Glen Sligachan Falls, and Quiraing before sunset at the famous Neist Point, the most westerly point in Skye.

Day Four:

On our last full day on the Isle of Skye, we will return to the Quiraing which is one of the most incredible, picturesque areas of Skye and too impressive to fully explore in one single day. During this day we will dive into various workshop/learning opportunities, including a portrait demo, and various "human element" demos using the unique and spectacular Skye beauty as a backdrop.

Day Five:

Our fifth day will be all about relocating to the Highlands. En route to Ullapool, we’ll make a stop at arguably the most beautiful castle in Scotland: Eilean Donan, a 13th-century structure near the village of Dornie. After an exploration of the shoreline around Eilean Donan, we’ll continue onwards to Ullapool, where we’ll stop for a pub lunch before heading out into the nearby countryside for an afternoon photography session.

Day Six:

This day will be all about exploring one of the areas of Scotland that’s most ignored by most tourists, but in our minds is one of the most beautiful - the northwestern Highlands. Heading north from the village of Ullapool, we’ll explore true Highland country, making numerous roadside stops (and dodging sheep) before coming to the area surrounding Ardvreck Castle, now a haunting collection of ruins sitting on the shores of Loch Assynt and set in stunning surroundings. The Calda House ruins are a short walk away, as are dramatic shoreline, sheep, waterfalls, and extreme beauty. Our group will spend most of the afternoon and early evening photographing this beautiful area before heading back to Ullapool for a finale dinner and evening together.

Day Seven:

After a relaxing start to the morning, we’ll shuttle participants between 9AM and noon back to Inverness, where we’ll say our fond farewells.

 PRICE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE 

Cost: $6450 CAD

Spousal/Partner Supplement fee available: $4500 (includes everything indicated in the list above except photography instruction). Please register with deposit only & contact Dave at sales@offbeatphoto.ca to adjust payment schedule.

Payment options: Full payment or $1500 CAD non-refundable deposit to secure a space with three further installment payments:

Non-Refundable Deposit: CAD $1500

Payment #2: CAD $1650-   March 2025
Payment #3: CAD $1650 -  Sept 2025
Payment #4: CAD $1650-  April 2026

Note: failure to pay by payment due date means forfeiting deposit and spot will be freed up and potentially sold to another interested participant (see more in cancellation policy below).

If unforeseen circumstances arise, participants are welcome to transfer/sell their space to another interested participant.

 THE FINER DETAILS 

Your registration fee will include:
- shared accommodation (based on double occupancy) between the Isle of Skye and the Highlands for 6 nights; a single supplement is available for an additional fee.
- breakfasts during workshop dates
- finale pub meal celebration
- in-country transportation from tour kick-off point on October 04 in Inverness to end point on October 10 in Inverness.
- Daily instruction/mentoring by Dave Brosha, Wayne Simpson and Kahli April
- Lifetime membership to OFFBEAT Community

What's not included:
- flights/transportation to Inverness, Scotland from your respective homes
- lunches and dinners (aside from the Finale dinner)
- alcohol
- travel insurance
- souvenirs 

 INSURANCE

It is not only advised but required that workshop participants have trip cancellation/interruption insurance, as well as emergency medical/illness insurance and rescue coverage (proof required within 4 months of departure). Weather and other unforeseen factors can cause delays in travel, particularly from some of our more remote locations. It is the participant’s responsibility to cover any costs in the case of a travel delay of any length. Please ensure your trip cancellation/interruption insurance accommodates this possibility. By purchasing a spot you are acknowledging that you accept these conditions.

 OFFBEAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Please take the time to review OFFBEAT’s Terms and Conditions, including our Cancellation Policies. You are required to agree to these in order to confirm your registration. Effective June 16, 2022.

 TRAVEL VISA 

It is the participant's responsibility to ensure they have a valid Travel Visa (if applicable/required) for the duration of the workshop.

For any additional questions, please contact us at workshops@offbeatphoto.ca