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Tours / Cairngorm Autumn Red Squirrel, Crested Tit & Woodland Birds Photography Workshop

This autumn workshop focuses on several charismatic and highly photogenic species: the Red Squirrel and the Crested Tit, alongside a variety of other woodland birds including Great Spotted WoodpeckerBlue Tit, and more.

Combining these wonderful subjects with the Cairngorms National Park during its most colourful season, Autumn, offers exceptional photographic opportunities in a stunning natural setting.

Over the course of three full photography days, we will divide our time between the Red Squirrel and woodland bird hide, a dedicated Red Squirrel location, and a specialist Crested Tit site. Each location will be visited during both mornings and afternoons to take advantage of changing light conditions.

A wide range of images can be achieved, from intimate portraits to environmental compositions. Depending on the light, opportunities may include silhouettes, back-lit subjects, and behavioural action shots.

The workshop dates have been carefully chosen to coincide with the peak autumn colours in the Cairngorms. The images shown in the banner provide a small example of the photographic potential at each location during this season.

To ensure plenty of space, individual attention, and tuition if required, this workshop is limited to a maximum of three guests.

Accommodation & Meals

The workshop includes bed and breakfast accommodation and packed lunches on all three photography days, as well as transportation to and from locations during the workshop.

Accommodation is in a comfortable cabin where each guest has their own private room (no sharing). The cabin features a shared sitting room with TV, two shower rooms, two separate toilets, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Breakfast is served in the lodge next door.

Evening meals can be arranged in the lodge on some or all evenings at an additional cost. One- or two-course home-cooked meals are available. Please enquire at the time of booking for details and pricing.

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    Cost: £1055

    Deposit: £125 non-refundable deposit payable upon booking. Remaining balance payable 8 weeks prior to the trip

    Guide(s): Neil McIntyre

    Group Size: Max 3 guests

    Tour Dates

    Arrive afternoon Tuesday 27th October 2026
    Depart morning Saturday 31st October 2026
    (1 place available)

    Included

    • 4 nights B&B accommodation
    • Packed lunches on the 3 photography days
    • Transportation on the 3 photography days.
    • Fully guided photography sessions throughout the workshop

    Not Included

    • Evening meals
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Travel Insurance
    • Any personal Items

    Equipment

    • Mirrorless or DSLR camera
    • Main lens: 400mm or 500mm prime, or zooms such as 100–400mm, 100–500mm, or 180–600mm
    • Shorter lens (24–70mm or 70–200mm)
    • Tripod
    • Spare batteries and memory cards

    Clothing

    •  Warm jacket or fleece
    • Light waterproof jacket
    • Waterproof walking boots or wellingtons
    • Hat and gloves

    Fitness

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    There is minimal walking on this trip. To reach the red squirrel hide involves a short 10mins walk from the parking area with one small incline on the walk. To reach the crested tit site involves a short 5mins or so walk on flat ground. There are some small boggy areas to step across on the path in but these are minimal.