Hi, I’m David, an Edinburgh Tour Guide, Portrait Photographer & Filmmaker living and working in Edinburgh, Scotland.

If you’re visiting Edinburgh for the first time and would like an experienced local tour guide to show you around, I offer a range of exclusive, private Edinburgh Tours including Edinburgh’s Old Town, Calton Hill, The Dean Village and Leith. Here are some recent Tour Reviews.

I’m also an experienced portrait photographer and videographer, specialising in couple portraits, engagements, elopements and anniversaries.

David Wheater, Tour Guide and Photographer in Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Skyline of Edinburgh, Scotland with historic and modern architecture, featuring the prominent spire of The Hub, set against a hilly backdrop and clear sky.

    Private Tour of Edinburgh - £199

    If you’re visiting Edinburgh for the first time, David’s private ‘Photography & History Tour of Edinburgh’ is the ideal way to see the city privately, with a passionate & knowledgeable local of over 50 years.

    This Private Tour last 3 hours and includes lots of the main attractions, including many off-the-beaten track, that are true gems. The cost is £199 and includes 1-6 people in the same private group.

    Book Tour
  • Three people sitting on a bench outdoors with mountains in the background.

    Photoshoot for Couples & Families in Edinburgh - £299

    If you’re planning an engagement, a honeymoon, or celebrating a special occasion in Edinburgh, and would like some beautiful pictures of you in special locations around the city, this 2 hour photoshoot with local photographer, David Wheater, is ideal. 1 hour, 2 hour & 3 hour packages are available starting from just £299.

    To book a free phone consultation and find out more, please get in touch with David.

    Enquire
  • Purple bellflowers and coastal landscape with ocean and mountains under blue sky with clouds.

    Beginners Private Photography Tuition - £299

    If you’ve always wanted to take up photography, and would like a creative hobby that immerses you in nature and the creative arts, David will teach you everything you need to know to get started.

    Photography has been proven to reduce stress and improve health & wellbeing, which will be one of the themes of this private 3 hour class.

    All private course are taught personally by David in Edinburgh or Glasgow and cost £299 - which includes two people. Suitable for all cameras & iPhones. Gift Vouchers are available.

    Book Class

Latest Edinburgh Photoshoot

Photoshoot with Denisa Strakova in Edinburgh inspired by Scottish Photographers, Adamson & Hill

Sepia-toned image of a woman in an elegant black dress standing in a garden, holding a candle with raised hands. Background features hedges and a wooden fence. Photo taken in Dunbar's Close Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland by David Wheater.

I’ve lived in Edinburgh for over 50 years and love to show people my beautiful home city.

I offer Private Tours of the New Town & Old Town, the Dean Village and Calton Hill, all with a focus on photography and history. Private tours last 3 hours and include a complimentary coffee n’ cake break at Gladstone’s Land in The Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Tours

I’m passionate about inspiring & encouraging people to take up and enjoy photography. It’s not only a wonderful art form, but has enormous therapeutic value that can improve individual health & wellbeing.

All 3-hour classes are completely private and you can bring along a friend for free. Gift Vouchers are available.

Photography Classes

DENISA

NINA

ELOISE

SANA

Portrait photographer & filmmaker

  based in Edinburgh, Scotland.