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Wildlife & Photography School
Wildlife & Photography School
2020 DATES SADLY NOW CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS. HOPEFULLY RETURNING IN 2021.
“BADGERS IN BLUEBELLS”
“MAD MARCH HARES”
“RED SQUIRRELS IN SPRINGTIME” (NOW FULL)
“MID SUMMER OTTERS”,
“NATURE’S AUTUMNAL IMAGES”
Dates for 2020:
– Red Squirrels in Springtime(April 2-5) –
Masterclass with Laurie Campbell – 4 days –
RED SQUIRRELS IN SPRINGTIME – FULL
– Badgers in Bluebells (May 20-24) –
Masterclass with Laurie Campbell – 4 days –
– Nature’s Autumnal Images (Oct 21-25) –
Masterclass with Laurie Campbell – 4 days –
– Wildlife Watching (by arrangement)
– 3 days –
Set in a stunning landscape there is a huge, and amazing, range of wildlife at Kirkwood and so you will also have the opportunity to see and photograph an array of woodland birds and wild flowers, tress and more mammals such as deer, hares, otters and red squirrels.
Laurie Campbell: 
With over forty years experience in photographing nature, Laurie is arguably Scotland’s leading nature photographer and his practical tuition sessions are designed to show you how to use a selection of techniques to photograph a wide range of subjects in the natural world from wild life to landscapes to macro photography. Laurie Campbell writes regularly for ‘Outdoor Photography’ (UK) magazine and has appeared in the television programmes ‘Wildshots’, The Photoshow’ and ‘BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year’. To date he has won 23 awards (including 3 Category Winners) in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition.
Suitability:
The course is suitable for all abilities, from beginners to the more expert photographer. You will be supplied with an equipment list, some may be available for hire or loan.
Prices:
4 day masterclass – £1480
3 day master class – £1110
3 day Wildlife Watching – £900
These fully residential courses include all accommodation, meals, soft drinks (not alcohol), snacks, tuition and guidance
Spaces are limited.
Copyright:
Our aim is to get guests to both see and photography stunning scenery and wonderful wildlife. Whilst copyright will remain with those who captured the photographs a condition of booking is that we, at Kirkwood, will be allowed to use, for future publicity purposes for example, any photographs taken at the event. We would never sell them but would hope to show them off.
Accommodation:
You will stay at Kirkwood in one of our comfortable 3 star cottages. Each participant has their own bedroom but will share the cottage with others. These cottages are normally self-catering, however for the School all meals (full Scottish breakfast, packed lunch, evening meal) are included in the cost. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are provided, however alcoholic drinks are not and participants are requested to bring their own.
Weather and photography:
Guests are reminded that weather can be highly changeable and varied when working with outside photography and wild species. Guests may opt out of any part if they wish to rest, and the itinerary may have to change depending on the weather conditions. Only force majeure would prevent the whole event from taking place because we can learn indoors but we do point out that once booked and paid no refunds are given in any circumstances and we recommend a suitable holiday insurance policy to cover you, the guests, for any unseen eventualities.
Location:
Kirkwood is a mixed farm situated by the River Anna in the heart of the Dumfriesshire countryside. It is located almost in the centre of the UK – only 10 minutes off the M6/M74 Glasgow-London motorway. There is a mainline train station at Lockerbie, just 4 miles away, but your own transport is recommended.
Camera Club Ballot:
We are running another ballot for 2020 for all camera clubs.
Terms and conditions Camera Clubs Ballot 2020
Testimonials:
“It was thoroughly enjoyable, well
organized and a lot of fun!”
“I really, really enjoyed my time at
Kirkwood learning, laughing and
being inspired!”
“What’s special about these schools
is that they are NOT in a hotel or
conference centre but in comfortable
cottages with delicious home-made cooking”
Your Kirkwood Hosts will be:
Anthony Steel has lived at Kirkwood all his life and moved the farm into the holiday business 30+ years ago. He loves and is fascinated by the wildlife and has many years of experience watching.
Anne Smart is a wildlife and photography enthusiast living at Kirkwood who has set up the course.
email: WildPhotos@RealFarms.co.uk
Tel: 01576 510200
Kirkwood, Dalton, Lockerbie, Scotland DH11 1DH