Glencoe, Scotland International Masterclass

Located in Glencoe, Scotland

October 19th – 23rd, 2025

Discover the Mystical Beauty of Glencoe, Scotland

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Glencoe, Scotland, this October during this international masterclass.

Renowned for its dramatic scenery, Glencoe is a paradise for art photographers, offering a blend of rugged mountains, serene lochs, and atmospheric mists that inspire creativity at every turn. In this Masterclass workshop, you will have ample opportunities to create images that are a vision beyond documentation.

Explore iconic locations such as the Three Sisters of Glencoe, their steep ridges, and cascading waterfalls, creating perfect compositions. Visit the hauntingly beautiful Loch Leven, where early morning fog transforms the waters into a painterly dreamscape. Venture into the boglands along the lochs, where the interplay of golden grasses and reflective pools adds texture and depth to your images.

This landscape is alive with mood and mystery. Autumn’s golden hues mingle with the ever-present clouds, shifting light, and fleeting rainbows while the soft veil of mist cloaks the valley, creating opportunities for atmospheric storytelling.

With three expert instructors to guide you, you’ll master techniques to capture the area’s elusive magic, from the interplay of light and shadow on Buachaille Etive Mòr to the intricate details of moss-covered rocks and winding rivers.

Designed for art photographers seeking to elevate their craft, this masterclass will immerse you in one of Scotland’s most enchanting landscapes, fostering both technical growth and artistic vision.

Details and Key Locations

October 19th to October 23rd 2025

You need to arrive in Bridge of Orchy, Scotland, on October 19th.

The class begins on Monday, the 20th, and ends late in the evening on the 23rd. You should plan to leave for home or the next destination of your choice on the 24th. More details about your itinerary are further on.

Tuition: $4,499

Deposit: $2,250, due at enrollment.

Tuition includes:

3 hands-on instructors

4 nights of Lodging at two excellent hotels.

2 Dinners (Welcome Dinner Sunday, Departure Dinner Thursday)

4 Breakfasts and Lunches (Monday-Thursday)

Ground transportation for our field shoots.

Backcountry Guide

Periodic Image reviews

Postproduction follow-up when you return home.

**Tuition Excludes:**

Airfare and transportation to and from our starting and ending locations.

The ScotRail runs from Glasgow to Bridge of Orchy three times a day in winter and is about a two-hour ride. There are also options from Edinburgh that take a bit more time and may require a transfer. For the adventurers among you, the Caledonian Sleeper runs from London to Bridge of Orchy overnight and is a famed train ride in the highlands.

Dinners Monday-Wednesday

Each hotel has a restaurant where you will make a reservation upon arrival. For Price estimates, see the hotel websites below under ‘Lodging and Meals’.

Trip insurance(You must provide proof of trip insurance.)

Incedentals, personal care, souvenirs, etc.

Cell Phone Expense.

Lodging and Meals

Bridge of Orchy Hotel –

October 19th & 20th

Bridge of Orchy Hotel is situated on the West Highlands Way in Glen Orchy. We’ll meet here on October 19th for our Welcome Dinner and stay two nights.

Hotel Website: https://www.bridgeoforchy.co.uk

Breakfast and lunch are included with the trip.

✶ Breakfast is served beginning at 8AM and you will order a packed lunch which we’ll take out to the field. The chef can accommodate allergies and preferences, such as vegetarian options.

✶ Dinner will be at Bridge of Orchy on October 20th at your expense.

Kingshouse Hotel – October 21st – 22nd

Kinghouse is situated in Glencoe with views of the highlands. We will spend three nights at Kingshouse Hotel.

Hotel Website: https://www.kingshousehotel.co.uk/

✶ Breakfast is served beginning at 8AM and you will order a packed lunch which we’ll take out to the field. The Kingshouse chef can accommodate allergies and preferences, such as vegetarian options.

✶ Dinner will be at Kingshouse each evening at your expense, and reservations are required.

Creativity in the Field

With our creative approaches to landscape art photography, we will help you create what you see as well as what you feel.

With a professional instructor by your side, you will explore our “work with the camera,” “work the scene” techniques to help you create images that are a vision beyond documentation- images that bring to life the mood, color and structural nuance of Scotland’s landscape.

Creative Follow Up at Home

Once you return from Scotland, we will provide follow-up online assistance for your images, using our Adobe Creative Segmentation for post-production and other techniques.

Locations

We have designed this workshop to explore exceptional landscape opportunities with a visual range from grand scenic to intimate. The atmosphere at this time of year is filled with mood and emotional nuance, inviting you to capture the romance and structural vigor of Scotland.

The listed locations will permit you to immerse yourself in the magic of Scotland, and we will reach many of them during your workshop.

Weather plays an important role in where we go, and so our final destinations will be chosen as we get closer to the start date.

Location Options:

Loch Tulla
Inveroran
Rannoch Moor
Black Rock Cottage
Glen Etive
Coupall Falls
Cauldron
Lagangarbh Cottage
Devil’s Staircase
Glencoe
Three Sisters
The Study
Loch Achtriochatan
Signal Rock

Schedule OVERVIEW

We will share a more detailed schedule as it gets closer to departure.

Sunday, October 19th

The group arrives on their own at the Bridge of Orchy Hotel.

Note: Scotrail from Glasgow is convenient. Book your ticket ahead because they can sell out!

Welcome Dinner at Bridge of Orchy

Lodging: Bridge of Orchy Hotel

Monday, October 20th

Scotrail from Bridge of Orchy to Corrour Station House.

Corrour Station House is 17 miles from a road and has 57,000 acres of wilderness. We will photograph the station as well as wander out the trail to photograph the wilderness.

Lunch at Corrour Station House
Scotrail return from Corrour to Bridge of Orchy

Lodging: Bridge of Orchy Hotel

Tuesday, October 21st

With Karl Griffin, local guide and photographer.

Possible sites include:

Loch Tulla
Inveroran
Rannoch Moor
Black Rock Cottage

Lodging: Kingshouse Hotel

Wednesday, October 22nd

With Karl Griffin, local guide and photographer.

Possible sites include:

Glen Etive
Coupall Falls
Cauldron
Lagangarbh Cottage

Lodging: Kingshouse Hotel

Thursday, October 23rd

With Karl Griffin, local guide and photographer.

Possible sites include:

Glencoe
Three Sisters
The Study
Loch Achtriochatan
Signal Rock
Devil's Staircase
Group transport to Glasgow, with dinner at the historic Drovers Pub on our way

Lodging: Students are responsible for their own lodging. Transport will take folks to airport hotels.

Friday, October 24th

Schedule your travel home or to your next destination.

Instructor Summary

Bob Killen from National Park Photography Expeditions, Professor W. Scott Olsen from Concordia College, and Karl Griffen will lead the workshop.

Three experienced and accomplished photographers will provide instruction, guidance, and support for this immersive workshop.

Bob Killen

Bob is the Director of National Park Photography Expeditions, LLC. He is the primary instructor for many of our master classes and leads the NPPE Mentor Program for photographers who wish to develop a fine art photography career. Killen founded NPPE in 2016, and the workshops operate under commercial use authorization licenses for the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Killen is a well- known commercial and art photographer who has spent nearly 30 years creating visual campaigns for marketing purposes. Today, he applies these skills and experience to help adult art photographers market their art photography.

W. Scott Olsen

W. Scott Olsen has a BA in English from the University of Missouri/Columbia, an MA in English from the University of Missouri/Columbia, and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. He is currently a professor of English at Concordia College in Moorhead and the author of 12 books. Scott is a contributing editor to Frames Magazine, a leading international fine art photography publication. He provides critiques and fine art direction for NPPE Mentor Students. His latest book, Fargo, takes us on a journey that reminds us of the inherent beauty that resides within us all and the dignity and worth of every human being.

Karl Griffin

Karl lives with his wife and child in Ballachulish. Drawn to the Mountains of Glencoe, he moved to Scotland over 15 years ago. Having traveled the world working in the oil industry, the call of the hills and his family made him take a leap of faith and change his career. Glencoe Photography was born. The first couple of years were tough, and Karl took on all aspects of photography, from Weddings to Commercials to Sports. He has been published in several magazines and has tutored all around the UK for the German Magazine Fotomag. Now that the business has grown, Karl is in the fortunate position of specializing in what he loves best: Landscapes and sharing that passion with others.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Cancellations must be made in writing by emailing us at info@nppemasterclass.com.

We understand that attending our workshops requires advance commitment and also that things can happen in life that may force you to cancel.

Based on the cancellation date, the following apply:

Cancellations made greater than 120 days before the workshop start date will be refunded the amount paid less a $100 cancellation fee per person.

Cancellations made 91-120 calendar days prior to the start of the workshop are will be refunded any payment that exceeded 50% of the total tuition.

Cancellations made 90-61 calendar days before the start of the workshop: We will refund any payments made that exceed 75% of tuition.

Cancellations made 60 calendar days or less prior to the start of the workshop: No refund.

All refunds will be made using the same method as the original payment.

No matter when you cancel, if we can fill your space in the workshop, we will provide a 100% refund of any payments made less a $100 cancellation fee.

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