Capture the beauty of wildlife on the campus of the University of Stirling with guides and tutors Michael Cook and Roger Stewart.

Whether you are starting out on your wildlife photography journey or are many years in, we will be exploring this fantastic pursuit together.

Michael will share key techniques for photographing wildlife and explain the creatures that we are seeing around Airthrey Loch, set in the midst of the stunning campus at the University of Stirling.

This will be a small group event and professional wildlife guide Michael will be joined by Roger Stewart, an experienced wildlife photographer and judge, and fellow member of Stirling & District Camera Club

This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience and camera users. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and get advice on how to best use the equipment you have for capturing wildlife. If you do have the option and can access one, a 300-400mm lens is ideal - but please bring whatever camera you have!

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants are reminded that the Festival and event hosts cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part, or any loss or damage to their property

Macrobert Arts Centre

Details on how to get to Macrobert Arts Centre and details on accessibility can be found here. Please let us know if you have any access requirements.

Michael's workshop will begin at the Macroberts Arts Centre at 1245hrs, before moving outside to the nearby loch.

There are exhibitions which we would invite you to enjoy, so why not come early, get a drink and enjoy Fabrizio Gianni in the Arthouse and Ted Leeming in the foyer.

More details on the Macrobert programme are available here.

About Michael

Michael is a professional wildlife photographer and guide based in Stirling, Scotland. He recently founded WildScot Photography.

After a career in finance and charity leadership, culminating in being CEO of a national environmental charity, Michael went full-time in wildlife photography earlier in 2026. Whilst he has photographed wildlife in 6 continents and visited over 70 countries, he now focuses on the rich wildlife here in Scotland. Combining patience, fieldcraft, and photographic expertise, he creates images that share the joy of Scotland’s wildlife.

Michael was a finalist in the 2025 British Wildlife Photography Awards. There will also be an exhibition of his work as part of the festival at the Weigh Ahead Gallery in Dunblane.

Through WildScot Photography, Michael is providing a wide range of wildlife photography workshops and guiding services to help photographers of all levels improve their skills, while experiencing Scotland’s remarkable wildlife.

www.wild-scot.co.uk

www.instagram.com/wildscotphoto/

www.facebook.com/WildScotPhoto/

We are delighted to have Macrobert Arts Centre as a sponsor again this year.

About Roger

Roger is an amateur wildlife photographer based near Stirling, a member of Stirling & District Camera Club and a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society. He is a Scottish Photography Federation Judge, gives talks on wildlife photography and runs workshops. A long-standing and active member of a number of Scottish nature organizations, he supports them with workshops, images and advice.

Roger will be running a workshop on Flanders Moss, a site of Special Scientific Interest on Sunday 6th Spetember, which you may also wish to join.

https://rjns.myportfolio.com/

Roger's Facebook

Our Sponsor and Host

The team at Macrobert Arts Centre have supported the Stirling Photography Festival since our first year back in 2018. We thank them immensely for their encouragement, sponsorship and continued support as we have grown, and helping us deliver our shared aims of inspiring creativity,developing skills, and building community. We thank them for making us welcome.

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