The Amazing West Coast
Experience the beauty of Northern Ireland and County Donegal through an immersive creative workshop designed for artists, photographers, and explorers. Together we’ll journey along the Causeway Coast, visit hidden glens, and connect with the landscape’s stories.
Inspired by the success of our Highland retreats, this new adventure offers space for creativity, rest, and shared discovery.
Excellent rating
Based on 28 reviews
Having just returned from attending Dean’s Harris and Lewis workshop and looking through my images, I realise what a varied programme we had in terms of weather, locations and excellent accommodation & catering. Thank you for making this trip so enjoyable and for driving around to take in so many highlights - the Butt of Lewis, the arch near Shawbost and the beautiful beaches on the western coast of Harris. Our accommodation was so comfortable and Sally’s catering delicious- lovely to come back to a bit of home cooking. I liked the idea of having a ‘free’ day as the last day which meant we could individually choose a favourite location and be taken there. This is an excellently organised trip and I recommend it wholeheartedly for the intrepid photographer prepared to take on the weather and stunning landscape.
LM11/11/2025Torridon trip was fantastic- beautiful landscape and photo opportunities (thanks Dean). Great accommodation with excellent food (thanks Sally) and great company (it’s been a long time since I’ve laughed so much)+0
Helen Barry18/05/2026The 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 Farrance02/06/2026I have recently returned from an enjoyable week in Harris and Lewis with Dean. There was always a clear plan for our days but when there was bad weather Dean's knowledge of the Islands meant we could adapt and make the most of the conditions and carry on shooting. I feel we saw the best of both Islands for photography with Dean on hand for advice when needed. Our accommodation was in a stunning spot with Sally providing delicious food all week. I hope to be on another workshop soon.+0
ros alcock03/02/2026Another 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 Duchemin23/04/2026I spent an excellent day recently in Torridon with Dean on a 1-2-1 workshop. The experience was worth every penny. He guided me to some great locations as well as gently prodding me to improve my technical and compositional skills. A most sociable and enjoyable day. Many thanks. Ian Seller+0
Ian Seller13/04/2026Recently returned from the Hebridean workshop with Dean Allan. Our accommodation was first class and we were treated to some fine food throughout our stay. Dean was excellent, finding a wide range of places to photograph, and giving us useful tips to get the best out of Each setting even in less than perfect weather conditions. I would certainly book on other workshops with him in the future!
Barry Hawkins28/04/2026We enjoyed the photo tour with Dean Allen. He is an outstanding photographer with unique view of Scotland landscape spots.
Zhigang Ma17/09/2026I have just returned from a Isle of Harris and Lewis workshop with Dean. His knowledge of the islands was superb, with our daily schedules been determined by the days weather forecast. Dean delivers his workshop in a friendly and welcoming manner. He provides an oversight of the week on the first day, and regularly checked with us if we needed any guidance or advice. It is very obvious that Dean has a wealth of photography knowledge which is expressed in a easy going manner. We stayed in two houses on the Isle of Harris, these were very comfortable, easily large enough for us all and very well maintained. All our food was home cooked by Sally who done a sterling job keeping us fed during the week with a daily breakfast, packed lunch and dinner, the food was delicious and you received substantial portions. Dean drove us from location to location during the week, so no transport issues here. Was the workshop worth the expense, most definitely, I would highly recommend anyone attending one of Deans workshops, you will gain so much from it. An excellent week's photography on the Isle of Harris and Lewis+3
Tony Tomlinson03/04/2026My best workshop ever, love the way Dean is composing his pictures, his choice of location, his teaching and helping. Also love the organisation staying in one house is very comfortable and eating together feels like home.
Philippe Vandemoortele02/10/2025
