Glencoe Photography Workshops & Tours

 
 
 
 
  Excellent rating  
 Based on 28 reviews 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
The small Islands tour offered the most spectacular photographic opportunities and my learning curve with Dean was fast and furious. He has an extraordinary talent for recognising what you need to learn and has a calm but determined energy. Being in the very rugged and relatively untouched landscape that this trip offered was quite magical and the group I think absorbed this magic and worked very well on a close level. The accommodation was perfect and fitting, and as a first (and not last) experience with Dean, I don"t think I could have been luckier.
  
 
  
 
 
 Roberta Parkin 
 
06/04/2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Fantastic week in Assynt. The weather presented us with just about every climatic option in the book but skilful leadership for Dean ensured we maximised the opportunities this presented and were in the right place at the right moment for some magical photographic conditions and images. Dean and Sally's hospitality and the comfort and warmth of the Lodge and the end of the day rounded off a truly special experience in the magic of the vast, stunning wilderness that is the far north west of Scotland
  
 
  
 
 
 Frank Collins 
 
03/03/2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
A fantastic landscape photography workshop in Loch Assynt. Stunning locations combined with Dean's vast local knowledge meant that we were always in the right place at the right time. I came away inspired more confident and with some of my best images to date. Together with the first class accomodations and Sally's catering ....highly recommended.👍👍👍
  
 
  
 
 
 Lee Williams 
 
01/01/2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
I've just returned from a workshop with Dean. My third. For sure he knows all the locations intimately which provides plenty of opportunities to create great photographs, and can point you in the direction of a great vista, a lone tree or broken bothy.  However the best thing is how he makes it easy to be lost in the environment. And the ability to effortlessly string together multiple locations in the ever changing weather of North Scotland is impressive; agile planning and interactive with guests each day is spot on and maximises the daylight time available. For a really uplifting adventure and fun with a camera I highly recommend you take a look at the  menu of amazing locations Dean provides workshops at, with full catering.
  
 
  
 
 
 Yon Roth 
 
29/10/2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
I recently attended a workshop on the Moray Coast of Aberdeenshire plus the Cairngorms, with Dean and fellow participants.  I was extremely pleased with how it all went, Dean is a talented photographer and was always on hand to answer questions and help out with camera position and settings.  The workshop was all inclusive and his lovely wife, Sally, was an amazing cook and provided us with excellent meals throughout the week.  The accommodation was first class and a comfortable place to return to after a long day out.  We enjoyed very relaxed evenings chatting about the day and spent a bit of time processing some of our images. The schedule was very well organised with plenty of time to spend at each location without being rushed. We visited some lovely coastal villages with great character, the famous Bow Fiddle Rock, Rattray Lighthouse, Dunnottar Castle, plus a couple of days in the beautiful Cairngorm mountains.  We were treated to a surprise trip on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway on our last day. Dean's workshops are above and beyond what I would expect from such a trip, and I would highly recommend anyone with an interest in landscape photography in Scotland and beyond, to book with him.
  
 
  
 
 
 Claire Gilbert 
 
30/10/2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Another great workshop with Dean! This was the seventh one and I keep learning from him and enjoying the way things are organized throughout the week. There will be an eighth one!
  
 
  
 
 
 Jean-Luc Duchemin 
 
23/04/2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
What a photographic adventure!
Fantastic landscape photography opportunities on all four of the Small Isles, each of them having their own charm and character. Our base on Muck was exceptional, great food and accommodation with a brilliant landscape looking towards Rum on your doorstep. The whole workshop was very well organised by Dean. The logistics of visiting 4 separate islands, the transport of all your luggage, the communication and involvement of the whole workshop in the day’s activities was spot on. Honestly can’t fault this workshop, highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 Christine and Martin Cooke 
 
29/03/2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Just returned from a workshop with Dean on the islands of the stunningly beautiful Outer Hebrides. It was probably the most enjoyable workshop I have experienced. Limiting the participant numbers to four made a huge difference. A great group of people with varied interests and levels of photographic ability sharing a love for landscape photography. Lots of time at each location, appropriate guidance and suggestions from Dean at a level appropriate for each individual, made for a relaxed and rewarding workshop. He was very adaptive to dealing with changing conditions and had a great knowledge of all the islands with their different photographic opportunities. The accommodation was excellent with stunning panoramic views and Sally was the perfect hostess looking after our every whim and providing great meals, always ready for us returning at different times of the day.
Dean was very happy to share his knowledge of post processing as well as impromptu suggestions on how to improve subject choice at the varied locations. Overall an amazing experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 Ann Luck 
 
08/10/2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
I recently did a 1-2-1 tuition day with Dean along the Moray coast and it was an absolutely brilliant experience. Dean is not only a talented photographer but also a fantastic teacher—patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I learnt so much in just one day, from camera techniques to composition, and came away feeling far more confident in my photography. The locations he chose were stunning, and his passion for both the area and photography really shines through. I can’t recommend Dean highly enough to anyone wanting to improve their skills while enjoying a great day out!
  
 
  
 
 
 Jennifer Findlay 
 
17/08/2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
The benefit of a Dean Allan workshop is I can switch off from having to think about organising a week away including the what, how, when and where for all locations. Dean does it all. A great week to think only about photography, make new friends, eat well and relax. A week in Orkney provided great landscape, nature and environmental photography. There was no rigid timetable and the week flexed around individual requirements and weather conditions. Sea stacks, puffins and lighthouses could be the highlights, but in reality every location provided opportunities for great photographs. This is a customer focussed experience with no enforced agenda or script from Dean.
  
 
  
 
 
 Mike Farrance 
 
02/06/2026