Scotland is notorious for its many castles. It’s estimated that there have been over 3,000 castles built over the years, with over 1,000 castles still residing now. With that, you’ll never find yourself too far of a journey from one!

Puffins can be hard to come by in the UK. Generally, puffins arrive between March and April for breeding and then leave again by mid-August.

Getting up early is something I haven’t had to do for a long time. Especially whilst working at a pub when you don’t get home most nights till 10pm, waking up early was reserved only for appointments or interviews. Everything else could wait till the afternoon, including photography.

Being based in Sheffield has its perks. Although famous for its stainless steel cutlery production, it also boasts a number of art galleries, music venues, and has been described as the greenest city in Europe. In fact, one third of the city lies within the Peak District National Park.

Whilst in Aberdeenshire, I was offered the opportunity to travel down and spend a few nights in Fife. Not one to turn down the potential for more photos, I repacked my stuff and headed down to the tiny village of Lower Largo.

On August 26th, I packed my bags, filled up my car, and set off alone on my 9 hour journey to Aberdeen. Travelling alone wasn’t something I ever imagined myself doing, but at the time, it felt like something I needed to do.