Talla reservoir from the top of the high road with the burn dropping down through a series of waterfalls. Tweedside, Scottish borders

Sunshine coming through brightly coloured Autumn trees and the rays of light falling onto a burn that is running below

Photo Walks and Photography Breaks with Graham Riddell Photography

Curved patterns in mown fields set next to a winding river

The weak morning sun breaks through the trees on a cold snowy winter morning at Cuddy Bridge, Innerleithen, Scottish Borders.

Trees in silhouette in a row at the top of a rise with the sun setting behind

Innerleithen is an excellent location for exploring the Scottish Borders and yet is only 35mins from the boundary of Scotland’s capital Edinburgh.

The town is surrounded by the softer rolling hills of the Southern Uplands to the south and has many smaller hills which offer vistas over the Tweed Valley and easier low level walks beside the rivers Tweed and Leithen where wildlife can be observed along with local fauna and woodlands.

Cosaig is pleased to offer visitors inclusive packages with the photographer in mind.

Local professional photographer Graham Riddell has lived in the area since the mid 90’s and became a full time freelance photographer in 2007. Graham’s work is predominately of Nature, from landscapes to plants and woodlands, where he seeks to create images that capture either the moment, or essence of his chosen subject.

We are pleased to offer several photography packages for our guests during their stay here whether you are a complete beginner looking for advice, or a keen amateur wishing to explore the area’s photographic opportunities and develop a deeper understanding of the photographic medium.

The late afternoon winter sun hits the landscape above a still St Mary's Loch creating an unusual pattern and reflection. The jetty and landing deck belong to the sailing club. Scottish Borders

Double rainbow forming on the western outskirts of Innerleithen, Scottish Borders

Photo Walks – Price £25.00pp

Personally guided walk around the local landscape. Graham will cover the basics of photographic technique and explain the dials and symbols on most digital cameras whilst demonstrating them with you as opportunities arise.

(2 hours approx)

Photo Training – Price £75.00pp

Graham will spend time with you at the start of your session in the cottage covering

camera settings and functions including metering, Priority & Manual settings, Depth of Field etc., and agree a personal objective with you for your session. This could be to improve composition, take better portraits, or practice different photographic techniques.

You will then embark on a Photo Walk based around your requirements.

(3-4 hours, morning or afternoon session)

Photo Training – Price £150.00pp

If you want to cram a lot into one day then you can take the option of booking Graham for the day either as two sessions with a lunch break or one continuous session taking your own packed lunch.

(4-6 hours, morning and afternoon sessions)

For walks please be suitably clothed and have adequate boots or shoes for the prevailing weather conditions and bring a tripod if you have one.