David Wheater
Videos & Articles about Scotland
Edinburgh With An Old Compact Camera - The Canon PowerShot G10
In this day of impressively spec’d cameras and smartphones, it’s hugely refreshing to go old school and use an older camera that delivers beautiful, pleasing images you just can’t get with the latest tech. In this article I take the G10 to Edinburgh’s Old Town and Princes Street gardens to see what I can capture on this old compact.
Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh - Mindful Moment Film
One of my favourite historic sites to visit in Edinburgh is the beautiful & atmospheric Greyfriar’s Kirkyard in Edinburgh. The Kirk opened its doors in 1620 and recently celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2020. Greyfriars Kirkyard is one of Edinburgh's most fascinating and atmospheric burial grounds. Aside from the incredible history (and stories, which abound about this beautiful graveyard) it's also a peaceful, green space in the heart of the city, that's full of wildlife.
Springtime Flowers in Edinburgh
A couple of days ago I noticed that many of the beautiful spring flowers were starting to bloom and I thought it’d be nice to try and capture some of them in lovely Princes Street Gardens, here in the heart of Edinburgh.
25 Tips for Visiting Edinburgh, Scotland
As an Edinburgh Tour Guide I get a lot of questions about visiting Edinburgh, Scotland’s Capital, and I thought it’d be a good idea to create a video answering some of the most common questions I get. The video covers everything from travel, accommodation, the Scottish weather, public transport, music and food, and I hope you find it really useful when you’re visiting Edinburgh.
The Remote Mountains & Lochs of Assynt & Coigach in The Scottish Highlands - a True Scottish Wilderness
Two of my favourite parts of Scotland are Assynt in Sutherland and neighbouring Coigach in Ross & Cromarty, in the north west Scottish Highlands. Remote, rugged and wild, these beautiful areas are often neglected by visitors, which is a pity, as they are full of beautiful lochs, mountains and wildlife that will take your breath away!
Some Interesting Things To Photograph on My Edinburgh Walking Tours
Before the season gets into full swing, I always like to walk through my tours, to see what’s new, and take a few pictures. These are a few of the snaps I took, which I hope you’ll enjoy seeing. They’re of memorials, historic buildings and monuments around the city which I love photographing. Some are in plain sight and others are more hidden.
Exploring Inverness - 18 Great Things To See & Do in Inverness, Scotland
If you’re visiting Inverness in the Scottish Highlands soon, I hope you’ll enjoy my video showing you some of the best things to see and do in this wonderful Scottish city. It takes about 3hrs to drive from Edinburgh to Inverness and about 3.5 hrs by train from Edinburgh Waverley. It’s one of my favourite cities and well worth a visit.
Beautiful Glen Affric - Exploring The Dog Falls & Coire Loch Trails
Last June I visited Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands, which is one of my favourite parts of the country. I walked many of the trails and, in this particular video, I follow the beautiful Dog Falls & Coire Loch Trails, which are some of the most wonderful woodland walks in Scotland.
Classic Portrait Shoot in Edinburgh with Denisa Strakova
Shooting portraits outside in November in Scotland can be tricky. You never know what to expect from the weather here in Edinburgh, which is always changing at the best of times. However, we were exceptionally lucky and the day was fresh & bright and not too cold. The location we chose to shoot in was a 17th century style garden on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, which suited the classical look we were going for. The garden provides a lovely backdrop for portraits and still looked wonderful, despite it being the start of winter.
New Video | Glen Affric in The Scottish Highlands - One of Scotland’s Most Beautiful Glens
A couple of weeks ago I visited beautiful Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands, which is often considered the most beautiful glen in Scotland. I really hope you enjoy this film of the gorgeous 'River Trail' and the 'Am Meallan Viewpoint Trail' in lovely Glen Affric, which is about a 30 minute drive from Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.
Visiting Loch an Eilein in the Rothiemurchus Forest of the Scottish Highlands
This week I visited beautiful Loch an Eilein in the lovely Rothiemurchus Forest, near Aviemore, in the Scottish Highlands. The Rothiemurchus estate is about a 2.5 hour drive from Edinburgh and is, undoubtedly, one of my favourite places in Scotland.
My Local Bluebell Woods in Edinburgh, Scotland
Spring is in full swing here in Edinburgh with lighter nights and rising temperatures, and our woodlands are carpeted in magnificent displays of Bluebells, as far as the eye can see. Scottish Bluebells usually arrive in May, just before all the leaves are out, and they are so beautiful.
Wildlife & Spring Flowers in Edinburgh, Scotland - Short Film
Hope you enjoy this short film, which I shot in the local woodlands around my home in West Edinburgh. The spring has arrived here in Scotland, and it’s lovely to see all the spring flowers and the land turning green again.
Aberdeen - 25 Great Things To See & Do
At the beginning of February, I travelled to Aberdeen to film a new city guide to this lovely, very friendly Scottish city. Aberdeen has a population of around 200,000 and is located in the north east of Scotland, next to a wonderful sandy beach and coastline. It took me about 2.5 hours to drive there from my home in Edinburgh and it’s a fairly straightforward drive.
Visitor Guide to Edinburgh Castle
If you're visiting Edinburgh for the first time, Edinburgh Castle will probably be at the top of your list of places to see. I've lived in Edinburgh for 50 years, and still marvel at this huge, imposing castle perched high upon an extinct volcano, bang in the city centre.
Stirling - 22 Great Things To See & Do In Stirling, Scotland
Stirling has a very important place in Scotland’s history. Its strategic location as the gateway to the Scottish Highlands resulted in many battles for freedom and it’s no wonder that so many people visit every year to uncover its fascinating history.
Glasgow - 27 Things To See & Do In Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow, located on the west coast of Scotland, truly is a special city with, in my opinion, some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet anywhere in the world. From the moment you step off the train in Glasgow, you immediately sense the positive vibe and upbeat optimism of a city on the up.
Dundee - 20 Great Things To See & Do in Dundee, Scotland
Dundee is so often overlooked by visitors to Scotland, but it really is worth at least a day of your time to discover all its hidden gems. In this video (above) I share all my favourite places to visit in this vibrant Scottish city. Please do put aside any preconceptions you may have about Dundee and visit with fresh eyes – you’ll be really pleased you did.