Pentland Hills Regional Park

If you like nature, hills, lakes, forests and you feel like getting a bit active during your photoshoot this is for you. 



Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Flotterstone information centre, Edinburgh, Penicuik EH26 0PR

Person in casual attire poses energetically on hillside overlooking scenic valley and water.
Person in casual wear resting on stone wall near pine trees with water view in background.
Athletic figure leaping joyfully against scenic mountain landscape and overcast sky in countryside setting.
Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Family group poses playfully together on grassy hillside in natural setting.
Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Close-up of small feet walking through autumn leaves with adult guidance.
Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Person in floral dress tenderly holding infant on wooden bridge in natural setting.
Couple sharing intimate moment with their black dog on forest path during special occasion.
Couple with black dog enjoying special moment on countryside trail with rolling hills in background.
Family and black dog enjoying moment together on grassy hillside with scenic landscape backdrop.
Toddler in jeans and sweater walking alone on rural dirt path.
Person splashing joyfully in stream with water droplets sparkling in sunlight.
Flotterstone, Pentland Hills Regional Park photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh

Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno

Mansfield Rd, Balerno EH14 7JT


Red Moss of Balerno, on the edge of the Pentland Hills, is the only raised bog in the City of Edinburgh. In summer and autumn, the peatland is covered in a blanket of pink-purple heather. It looks beautiful at any time of the year.

Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Threipmuir Reservoir & Red Moss of Balerno, photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh

Harlaw Reservoir

Balerno EH14 7AS


Harlaw Reservoir is a 5.5-kilometre loop trail ( we do not have to go all the way around the lake ) located near Balerno, Edinburgh, Scotland that features a lake and is suitable for all skill levels. It is within walking distance of the car park, so even smaller children will have a great time there. Lake, hills in the background make it so beautiful.

Maternity portrait of woman in sparkly dress leaning against tree trunk with sunlit bokeh.
Expectant mother in navy gown poses gracefully on wooden boardwalk under open sky.
Expectant mother in a sparkling navy gown poses against a rustic stone wall in a rural landscape.
Woman in sparkly navy dress poses dramatically in outdoor setting with blue sky.
Couple sharing an intimate moment during maternity photoshoot against rolling hills backdrop.
Couple embracing in tall grass with evergreen forest backdrop during golden hour.
Couple sharing intimate moment on tree-lined path in casual attire.
Two people sitting on wooden bench overlooking serene lake at sunset.
Expectant mother in elegant navy blue gown standing on forest path.
Romantic couple embracing while standing in shallow water by lake edge.
Two figures walking along lakeside with forest reflection in calm waters.
Silhouette of person standing alone by tranquil lake with wooded shoreline.

Bonaly Country Park

Edinburgh EH13 0PB


This is one of my favourite places, it's a great adventure with a private photographer (me) following your every step and capturing this wonderful time. It is a bit challenging trip as it is about a mile uphill to reach Bonaly nature reservoir. 

I wouldn't recommend this location to families with young children unless you are ready to carry them which can be fun too ;)

Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh
Bonaly Country park  photoshoot location Pentland Hills, family photography Edinburgh

These are just examples, the possibilities are endless.

Pine trees with exposed roots on brown soil against a misty lake at sunset.

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