Scotland Travels: Part 3

In the time we’ve had to reflect on our travel adventures through this blog series, we noticed a common trend that continues in our photography style: our practice of landscape photography helps remind us to slow down.

'Land & Sea' - Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, February 2026, Nikon Z5

With what started as a packed timetable in Edinburgh at the start of our journey, we ended the last leg of our trip in Banchory, Aberdeenshire at a much slower pace. We found ourselves content with daily walks through the cozy village retreat that was surrounded by forests along the River Dee.

Whether on a hiking trail in our hometown of Toronto, or across an ocean, the practice of embracing the seasons remains a constant in our photography. On all our hiking and travel adventures, we make a mindful effort to take it all in, and let the senses be our guide. It has taken tremendous practice, but we have loved every second of this ritual we’ve created over the past five years. Yes, five years we have been on this Wild journey!

By the time we reached Aberdeenshire, this practice became second nature. We weren’t rushing through meals on the go, or waking up unrested to chase a morning sunrise. We moved at the pace we wanted to, spending hours one morning at the pristine coastline along the fortress of the Dunnottar Castle, when we could have visited countless castles that day.

On the eve of our departure we returned to Edinburgh, ending our trip exactly as it began. Revisiting the picturesque city, we wandered through neighbourhoods we’d already been, noticing buildings that we seemed to brush past not a week earlier. No itinerary, just in the moment.

Our newest collection, Scotland, reflects that practice of slowing down. We tried to capture being present through the lenses of our cameras and onto the page. It features photographs of vibrant cityscapes that fill the entire page, representing the hurried excitement we felt at the start of the journey. Through the highlands, we captured mountain lakes and the details of forest trails, stopping to notice signs of spring through the late winter landscape. When we reached the coast, we spent only one morning with our camera gear as we scoured the coast of the North Sea, mesmerized by the fortress of the Dunnotar Castle.

Scotland - Print Collection

Still Mornings

Crowds of Ancient Brick Buildings within the stillness of the Morning Light - Edinburgh, Scotland

From the Cobblestones II

Dampness seeps through old bricks, making the landscape rich and vibrant - Edinburgh, Scotland

Edina

We can still hear the sound of the flags billowing in the wind as tour busses dart past - Edinburgh, Scotland

From the Banks

An aroma of seaweed, firewood, and snow fills the air while strong winds push and pull the clouds across the horizon. A winter's dance - Glencoe, Scottish Highlands

Seasons Blend

A spot of sun brings spring through the mountain valleys - Glencoe, Scottish Highlands

An Early Spring

Respite from the damp air was found along this sunlit pathway. I stood in the cold, waiting for the sun's rays to land along the tree trunks. - Inverness, Scotland

Distant Fortress

Through the coastal cliffs and rolling hills, this fortress stands tall - Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Land & Sea

So secluded from afar, but when we reached inside the castle walls, forces of nature surround the ancient fort. Wind howling through each corridor, waves crashing at every lookout. A fortress surrounded by land, sea, and sky. - Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Out to Sea

The rocks remain still no matter how urgent the waves - North Sea, Scotland

We hope you enjoyed this blog series and that our new collection inspires you to embrace the seasons. As we look ahead to the spring season, let us know in the comments what signs of spring you have stopped to notice lately.

As always, thank you for following us along on this Wild journey.

Stay Wild,

Rod & Meg