Into Torridon

What to expect?

A photography exploration into the wild heart of Torridon.

Discover the allure of one the most spectacular and uncompromising mountain landscapes in Scotland - the remote wilderness of Torridon.

The region is a place of ancient sandstone peaks, vast and expansive glens, rapidly changing light. This immersive photography workshop offers the perfect blend of adventure, learning and opportunity for artistic expression - an unforgettable and transformative journey into the heart of Torridon itself.

Unfrequented by photographers, you shall experience rare opportunities to capture truly unique imagery of some of the finest mountain and coastal scenery that there is anywhere in the country - at sunrise, sunset and everything in between.

You shall be led by Ross Davidson (Qualified Mountain Leader and Teacher) - a highly experienced mountaineer and photographer. During the trip, we shall aim to camp high up in the mountains on at least two nights, visiting mountains such as Beinn Alligin and Beinn Dearg. Together, we shall create lasting memories and images to treasure.

The trip is suitable for enthusiastic outdoor photographers, whether you are a beginner- or advanced-level.

4 days and 3 nights camping in total.

Key Information

Date: 27th - 30th August 2025

Duration: 4 days hiking, 3 nights wild camping

Accommodation: Tents

Starting at: Torridon Village

Physicality: Challenging

Group Size: 5 clients maximum

Pricing: £750 (£250 deposit)

Terms and Conditions

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Itinerary

The itinerary for this trip will remain flexible to adapt to the prevailing weather conditions and the suitability to the group. However, you may expect to visit and photograph vistas from, and en route to mountain summits such as: Beinn Alligin, Beinn Dearg, Liathach, Beinn Eighe and others.

We will aim to camp in the hills for at least two of the three nights, to be in prime locations for sunsets and sunrises, although this will remain flexible to allow Ross to select suitable photography locations depending upon the prevailing weather conditions.

What you will learn

Technical Photography Skills

Tailored specifically to you, whether you are a beginner or advanced. Ross shall always be available to provide you with hands-on and practical coaching with all of the technical aspects of image creation, including: exposure, composition, focus and much more.

Expressive Photography Skills:

We will teach you how to identify interesting elements within the landscape that will combine to create compelling and evocative compositions, that tells the story of both the landscape and our personal experience within it during our expedition.

Mountaineering & Adventure Skills:

If desired, Ross can teach you how to be independent in the mountain environment, to allow you to plan your own photography expeditions in the future. Including: mountain navigation and expedition planning; personal safety and risk management; campcraft; and rope work.

Fitness and Experience

Hill-walking:

It is not essential for you to have prior hill-walking and backpacking experience, although Ross does advise it. You need to be capable of hiking with a 15-25kg backpack with at least 10km and 800 metres of ascent - and then repeating this again over the following few days. Ross shall pace the group appropriately so that all members feel comfortable and confident.

Backpacking experience:

A mandatory and advisory kit list shall be sent to you well in advance of the workshop to allow you to prepare for the trip.

Photography Experience:

Photographers of all abilities are welcome, from beginners through to advanced.

Equipment

An exhaustive kit list PDF shall be sent to you well in advance of the commencement of the workshop. In a nutshell, you will require:

Camera Equipment: we recommend a DSLR or mirrorless camera with lenses covering the focal lengths between 14-300mm, although we also welcome those using simpler camera systems/camera phones. A lightweight tripod will also be useful.

Clothing: appropriate mountain-suitable activewear, including a layering system consisting of: base-layers, mid-layers, waterproofs and insulating layers. Comfortable hiking boots and a large backpack (60L minimum) are also important.

Camping: a sturdy tent, warm roll mat and sleeping bag are all necessary (high-end rental equipment is available).

Price - What’s included?

Price and Payment:

  • Total price (per participant): £750.

  • Deposit amount: £250 (required upon booking).

  • Balance deadline: Final payment must be made at least one month before the workshop start date.

Included:

  • Qualified Mountain Leader to guide you on the expedition.

  • Uninterrupted, personalised photography tuition from a qualified teacher to ensure you achieve the best photographic results.

  • High end camping equipment, if required (small rental fee applies).

Excluded:

  • Transportation to the starting point: Torridon Village.

  • Travel and personal health and belongings insurance.

  • Camera equipment.

  • Expedition food and drinks - this should be included in your personal kit.

Example Images

Why Choose Ross?

Ross is a Qualified Mountain Leader and semi-professional mountain photographer. An experienced teacher of seven years - Ross has achieved qualified teacher status (QTS) with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education.

Ross specialises in capturing the mountainous regions of the UK, specifically the Scottish Highlands and Lake District National Park. His aim is to create unique and expressive imagery that is representative of the remarkable beauty of the landscape that surrounds us.

Ross has hiked extensively in Scotland, developing a deep affinity with the mountain landscape and aims to portray that through his work.

Accolades:

Mountains Category Winner - Natural Landscape Awards 2025.

Top 10 (1%) Combined Portfolio - Natural Landscape Awards 2025.

Front Cover - Volume 5, Natural Landscape Awards 2025 Commemorative Fine Art Book.

Highly Commended Portfolio - Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024.

Front Cover - best-selling novel, Unconformity by John McLellan 2024.

Ross’ Portfolio

  • An Teallach, Dundonnell Forest

  • Mountains of the Inverpolly Forest

  • Suilven and Friends, Assynt

  • Mamores in Winter

    Mamores in Winter

  • Canisp and Sulven, Assynt

  • Beinn Dearg, Torridon

  • Andrew R | 1-2-1 Tuition | April 2025

    “From the off, Ross made me feel relaxed and at ease. Once we got to the location Ross put me at was as I chose my first compositions. With minimal fuss he talked about how I might improve them and it was small, simple points that made a world of difference. On to our main location to set up for sunset, again I chose my compositions and we discussed them. During the golden hour, Ross was always on hand with tips to maximise the moment and it paid dividends with stunning images. The day was everything I had hoped for, expert tuition, amazing scenery and fantastic company. I hope to book again next year! Thank you Ross for your knowledge, company and patience on the hills.”

  • Richard N | 1-2-1 Tuition | May 2025

    “I recently had the pleasure of attending a 1-2-1 mountain photography workshop with Ross Davidson in the Lake District, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Ross combines his photographic talent with the clarity and patience of a skilled teacher.

    What really stood out was is ability to tailor the day to my experience level and goals. Rather than simply telling me what to do, Ross encouraged me to think critically about composition, lighting and technique - making the learning both meaningful and memorable.

    Ross’ rare combination of award-winning photography and professional teaching makes his workshops truly exceptional. I left the day feeling inspired, more confident and equipped with new skills I’ll carry forward.”

  • David M | Summer Summits in the Lakes | September 2025

    “I joined Ross on a workshop in the Lake District in September 2025 and would thoroughly recommend it. Ross is extremely knowledgeable of both the local area and his craft - as well as being able to apply this to the workshop. I really appreciated his hands-on approach but also knowing when to step back and challenge me to put what I had learned into practice. I’ve come away from the workshop with a better understanding of how to compose compelling images in addition to a new awareness and set of skills I’ll be able to use in the future. Credit also to Ross and his mountain leader knowledge as we had to rearrange plans on safety grounds due to the weather. This was done with no trouble and the whole experience was expertly managed by Ross.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We shall be constantly monitoring the weather forecasts in the lead up to the workshop and during the workshop itself.

    The workshop shall be postponed if there is seriously inclement weather forecast that would pose a risk to the health and safety of all in the group.

    We will communicate this with you as soon as possible. However, accurate mountain weather forecasts are only available a few days - one week in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot be responsible for any travel or accommodation fees that you may lose in this event, so we recommend seeking appropriate insurance.

  • No problem. We are here to help photographers that are beginners or advanced-level. We will tailor the learning experience for your specific requirements and aspirations. Please note that we will aim to provide equal tuition time to all participants.

  • We shall be hiking from the car park at the start of the hike for Beinn Alligin (NG 86893 57654) just due west of Torridon Village.

    Approximately 61 miles (1 hour 30 minutes drive) to the west of Inverness.

    Please arrive prepared to hike.

  • Refunds are only granted in the event that Ross is unable to lead the workshop due to personal circumstances. Rosss will communicate this with you as soon as possible, in this eventuality.

    A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking. If a participant decides to cancel their booking prior to two months before commencement of the workshop, then the remaining fee shall be refunded.

    This is to ensure that Ross has adequate time to fill the vacated participation place.

  • Short answer - yes. Even if you have little or no backpacking experience, you are still capable of participating in this trip and Ross is here to support you with the logistics of this. Please contact Ross if you have any hesitations or specific questions.