SLPOTY 8 Second Round

The first round of judging has completed and the photographers listed below are through to the second round of judging. If your name does not appear on this list, then we are sorry to say that you have not been successful but we would like to thank you for entering. If your name is on … Read more

2021 Exhibitions

2021 SLPOTY exhibitions Major Exhibitions – July 2021- May 2022: Venue: James Centre – Bonnie & Wild, Edinburgh Exhibition format – the exhibition is on permanent residence and prints are exhibited in 3 sets Set 1 – summer 2021 – on display nowSet 2 – date TBA (winter 2021)Set 3 – date TBA (spring 2022) … Read more

Dylan Nardini wins the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year

Hamilton photographer Dylan Nardini, has been crowned this year’s Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year. “Hamilton-based Nardini, won the prestigious title with his winning portfolio of 3 stunning images shot in the Isle of Arran and in his local area of South Lanarkshire. They include ‘Arran Light’, which captures the dynamics of typical Scottish changeable … Read more

Nick Hanson disqualified 2016 & 2015 SLPOTY awards.

26th March 2018 After careful and thorough consideration, it is with regret that the Competition places on record, that Nick Hanson has been disqualified for the 2016 Competition and stripped of the overall title. His 2015 Runner Up award is annulled. The Competition places on record that the overall winner of the 2016 “Scottish Landscape … Read more

STATEMENT – NICK HANSON PHOTOGRAPHY & DEFAMATION COURT CASE

In late 2018, two blog articles published by Marcus McAdam (t/a Skye Photo Academy) concerning Nick Hanson’s disqualification were shared widely across social media. The contents of the articles were false and as a result, the Competition and its founder raised a defamation action in the Sheriff court against Mr McAdam. The Competition places on … Read more

NEWS RELEASE – IAN CAMERON WINS THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

©Ian Cameron - Ben Loyal

Forres man crowned Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Veteran photographer Ian Cameron, who still prefers to shoot in film rather than digital, has been announced winner of the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Award. Forres-based Ian beat off strong competition from thousands of entries submitted from all over the world to win the … Read more

23 BEAUTIFUL IMAGES FROM THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

These inspiring landscapes by last year’s entrants show off Scotland’s diverse and spectacular scenery, it’s historic buildings and wild places. Which one is you favourite? 1. Allan Wright, Buachaille Etive Mor Allan Wright – The Buachaille Etive Mor This iconic mountain offers infinite photo possibilities and on this occasion I chose to return to the … Read more

Craig Aitchison is the inaugural Landscape Photographer of the Year

©Craig Aitchison - Buachaille Etive Mor

THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2014 Congratulations go to 39 year old Craig Aitchison from Kirkintilloch, who has become the first ever “Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year”. Craig won the overall title for his portfolio of classic panoramas of the Scottish Highlands which were captured on a Hasselblad Xpan camera. Craig’s images … Read more

Forests and trees

Loch Arklet

As ever, we want to help you with your submissions and we’ve been asked if it is permitted to enter images of trees and forests, and the answer is a resounding YES! It goes without saying that Scotland boasts stunning scenery and a large part of our landscape includes our beautiful forest parks, so we … Read more