A Scottish Elopement Dream: Untamed Torridon Witnessess Intimate Highland Wedding

The wild winds of the Highlands tugged at the lace of the bride's gown, carrying whispers of romance through the rugged peaks of Torridon. This wasn't a wedding with a grand ceremony or a hundred guests milling about. This was an elopement, a love story unfolding in the embrace of the majestic Scottish landscape, witnessed only by the ancient mountains and the lens of my camera.

Our journey began at the historic Torridon Estate, where two souls from Belgium, far from the bustle of their homeland, prepared for their most intimate adventure. The air was thick with anticipation, not of a crowded aisle walk, but of the vows they would soon exchange amidst the untamed beauty of Beinn Alligin. No elaborate decorations, just the raw elegance of nature served as their backdrop.

Elopement, WeddingsDavid Grant Simpson21 February 2024Bealach na BaElopement, Elope to Scotland, Highland, Highland Elopement, Torridon Elopement

2023 Wedding Photography Review

What an incredible year to be a Scottish wedding photographer. This blog features my best and favourite images from 2023 and what an amazing year it has been. I’ve photographed dozens of very memorable elopements and weddings throughout Scotland. From wild elopements in the Highlands and Islands to be big barn stomping rustic parties, lavish hotel celebrations and historic Scottish castle weddings… this year has had it all.

Weddings, ElopementDavid Grant Simpson29 December 2023David Grant Simpson PhotographyScottish Castle Wedding, Scottish Elopement Photographer, Scottish Elopement, glasgow wedding photographer, Glasgow wedding photographer, Glasgow Wedding Venue, Edinburgh Wedding, Edinburgh elopement, Edinburgh Wedding Photographer, Elopement, Elope to Scotland, isle of skye elopement, Glencoe Elopement

Two Adventure Seeking Americans Elope to Isle of Skye, Scotland

If you're adventurous, love the Scottish wilderness and don't want to have a big wedding, then eloping might be a really good option. That's exactly what Sarah & Hari did, and it was an amazing experience. There's nothing better than strapping on your hiking boots and immersing yourself amongst the wild landscapes of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, I've been an elopement photographer for many years.

Elopement, WeddingsDavid Grant Simpson30 November 2023Elopement Photographer, Elopement, Elope to Scotland, Isle of Skye Wedding, isle of skye elopement, Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools, Fairy Pools Wedding

Laters 2021... you filthy beautiful beast of a year!

2021 was the busiest, craziest and most creatively rewarding year I’ve had since starting my journey as a wedding photographer almost 10 years ago. Check out this blog to take a look at the story of my year in wedding photography in Scotland. If you’re looking to get married in Scotland or elope to the highlands, this might provide you with a little inspiration.

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