Spectacular Winning Images From The 2023 Scottish Nature Photography Awards

Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year: Lily of the Valley by Charles Everitt

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 again showcased Scotland’s stunning scenery and animals. From the craggy Highlands to the peaceful Outer Hebrides, photographers from around Scotland captured Scotland’s raw nature. Here are some amazing winning images that capture the Scottish scenery.

Charles Everitt of Edinburgh won with his stunning “Lily of the Valley.” In addition to Everitt’s stunning portrait, the prizes honored entrants from around Scotland. The judges, famous photographers Eilidh Cameron, Espen Helland, and Niall Irvine, painstakingly chose the winners, showing Scotland’s photography community’s ability and innovation.

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Junior Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year: Odd One Out by Gabriela Hamza (age 12)

Student Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year: Life in the City Portfolio by Claire Tytler

Environmental – 1st Place: Out of Sight, Out of Mind…? by Ross McLaren

Environmental – 2nd Place: On Edge by Andy MacDougall

Environmental – 3rd Place: Tangled by Angie Reynolds

Natural Abstract – 1st Place: Winter Hold by Graham Niven

Natural Abstract – 2nd Place: Frost Feathering on Car by Rebecca Nason

Natural Abstract – 3rd Place: Angle over Ice by Gail Neckel

Scottish Botanical – 2nd Place: Arctic Star by Charles Everitt

Scottish Botanical – 3rd Place: Majestic by Alan Johnstone

Landscape, Land – 1st Place: Nocturne by Martin Donald Smith

Landscape, Land – 2nd Place: Coe Flow by David Queenan

Landscape, Sea and Coast – 1st Place: Sun-kissed at Elgol by Erik Lornie

Landscape, Sea and Coast – 2nd Place: Reflect by Martin Smith

Landscape, Sea and Coast – 3rd Place: Loch Moidart Sunrise by Allan Wright

Landscape, Urban Greenspace – 1st Place: Autumnal Edinburgh Castle by Chris Hoskins

Landscape, Urban Greenspace – 2nd Place: The Water Of Leith by Raymond Davies

Landscape, Urban Greenspace – 3rd Place: Glasgow Science Centre by Allan Wright

Wildlife, Behaviour – 1st Place: The Chase by Barry Forbes

Wildlife, Behaviour – 2nd Place: Perfect Family by Zaneta Threlfall

Wildlife, Behaviour – 3rd Place: The Tempest by Alice Johnston

Wildlife, Portrait – 1st Place: Above and Beyond by Richard Fox

Wildlife, Portrait – 2nd Place: Cygnet Slumber Party by Dev Kiran

Wildlife, Portrait – 3rd Place: Cuckoo in Environment by Paul Fowlie

Junior Scottish – 2nd Place: Proud as Punch by Gabriela Hamza (age 12)

Junior Scottish – 3rd Place: Looking for Dinner by Edith Macdonald (age 17)

Student – 2nd Place: Continuing Failure To Coexist Portfolio by Raymond Davies

Student – 3rd Place: Beauty & Destruction Portfolio by Sharon Macpherson