Elopements
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Breathtaking Loch Maree Elopement // Celtic Handfasting Ceremony
5th July 2026by Andrew Wilson
Wilderness Celtic Handfasting Ceremony for Libby & Paddy’s Spectacular Loch Maree Elopement
If you’re going to elope in Scotland, you might as well go all in on the landscape. Libby and Paddy did exactly that, choosing the wilderness around Loch Maree and Beinn Eighe for a breathtaking location for their Celtic handfasting...

Glasgow Elopement Photographer // Beautiful 23 Montrose Street Wedding
27th June 2026by Andrew Wilson
Relaxed 23 Montrose Street Elopement in Glasgow
As a Glasgow Elopement Photographer, documenting an urban wedding is always a lovely change of pace, especially when the couple wants to keep things entirely informal. I spent a great couple of hours with Karen and Gavin, looking after the photography for their ceremony at 23 Montrose Street,...

The Hermitage Dunkeld Wedding // Intimate Forest Elopement
21st June 2026by Andrew Wilson
Jade & Aneil’s Relaxed Autumn The Hermitage Elopement
For me, the best part of documenting a private elopement is the sheer lack of production. I recently joined Jade and Aneil for their The Hermitage Dunkeld Wedding in the Perthshire woods to photograph their day, and they chose a beautiful, secluded corner of the forest for the...

An Atmospheric Torridon Wedding // Creag na h-Iolaire Lodge Elopement
31st May 2026by Andrew Wilson
Colette & Roberts Quiet November Elopement in Breath-taking Torridon
Colette and Robert’s November elopement was a fine example of how a relaxed attitude is the best thing you can bring to a wedding in the Highlands. They chose the quiet setting of Creag na h-Iolaire Lodge for their vows, opting for an informal day that put the focus...

Kilchurn Castle Wedding // A Sunny Scottish Elopement
23rd May 2026by Andrew Wilson
Marine & Christophe’s Laid Back Kilchurn Castle Wedding
It is always a treat when the Scottish weather decides to play ball, and Marine and Christophe’s day was an absolute masterclass in how lovely a simple elopement can be. We had about three hours together in total, which was just the perfect amount of time to capture their...

Glencoe Elopement Photographer // Intimate Highland Wedding
9th May 2026by Andrew Wilson
Glencoe Elopement Wedding Photography, Scottish Highlands
A few frames from a quiet October morning spent with Deborah and Ralph. They chose the shelter of the trees at Glencoe Lochan for their ceremony, keeping things very simple and personal. It was a typical autumn day in the Highlands—brooding clouds, still, and very calm.
As a Glencoe...

Gretna Green Wedding Photographer // Intimate Autumn Elopement
27th April 2026by Andrew Wilson
Rachael & Chris, A Relaxed and Elegant Gretna Green Elopement
November in Gretna Green can be hit or miss with the weather, and for Rachael and Chris, it was definitely a “rainy” hit. However, their elopement was a great example of how a relaxed attitude is the best thing you can bring to your wedding day. It was a small, quiet...

Wedding on Isle of Skye, Scottish Highlands // Wild and Windy Romantic Ceremony
27th December 2025by Andrew Wilson
All Seasons in One Day: A Late Summer Wedding on Isle of Skye
I recently had the pleasure of documenting Lou and Martin’s intimate elopement on a stunning beach on the Isle of Skye. If you’re planning a wedding on Isle of Skye, you have to be ready for the elements, and this late summer day delivered a bit of everything. From sun-drenched...

Highland of Scotland Elopement // Intimated Beach Wedding
26th April 2025by Admin
Intimate Beach Wedding, Scotland – Aaron & Joe’s Quiet Day at Seil near Oban
Aaron & Joe’s elopement at Seil, just south of Oban, was a simple, thoughtful day. No big plans, no rush — just the two of them, a quiet beach, and the sound of the sea in the background.
The weather gave us a little bit of everything — bright...

Magical Elopement in the Cairngorms / Winter Wedding Photography
30th September 2024by Andrew Wilson
Elopement in the Cairngorms: Jenichelle & Esther’s Winter Wedding Adventure
There’s something extra special about a winter elopement in the Cairngorms, and Jenichelle and Esther’s January wedding was nothing short of magical. Against the stunning, snow-dusted backdrop of the Highlands, these two celebrated their love in the most intimate and adventurous way.
The...

The Hermitage Wedding Photography // Wet & Wonderful Elopement
20th December 2023by Andrew Wilson
Marilou & Maxime’s Wet and Wonderful Elopement Wedding
This amazing The Hermitage wedding was an unplanned end to a wet and wild elopement on one of Scotland stormiest days.
When Marilou and Maxime booked me to be their elopement wedding photographer, the plan was to conduct the ceremony in the mountains of Glencoe. However the Scottish weather has other plans! It...

Roulotte Retreat Wedding // Scotland Elopement Photographer
13th August 2023by Andrew Wilson
Emma & Sam’s Intimate Roulotte Retreat Wedding
It was a real honour to photograph Emma and Sam’s Roulotte Retreat Wedding. On a warm sunny day in June this amazing couple held their intimate elopement wedding at this unique wedding venue. Roulotte Retreat, based in the Scottish Borders, with its brightly coloured roulottes (French gypsy caravans) is the...
