14/10/2026
Linda & Calum married in one of my favourite places - Achiltibuie,on the West Coast Highlands, overlooking the Summer Isles.
And although it's stunning regardless of the weather, I think we were all pretty nervous first thing in the morning, as we awoke to the wind crashing against windows and whipping the rain horizontally along the coast.
But, as is so common across the Highlands, you just have to wait a wee while for an entirely different weather to present itself! And so, after her final touches with the ever-lovely Fae & Georgie from Ullapool, Linda stepped outside to sunshine and miraculously clear skies.
Calum had been getting ready with Linda's three sons at the family home just a little up the coast, and it was such a delight for me to chauffer Linda up to an excited Calum... who seemed to have completely forgotten about our 'first look' conversation until I shouted at him from the car to stop looking 😂 Then things clicked and he looked out towards the sea so that Linda could get out of the car & compose herself before tapping her handsome man on the shoulder.
And, whilst I always love a first look, I have to say that the way Calum looked at Linda with such joy and wonder (and continued to look at her all day) was really pretty special 💖
As the ceremony was at 4pm, we'd arranged to break with tradition (because, well, sod tradition) and take their 'couple photos' before the wedding. Cue a fantastic whirlwind of stops on the route from Linda's home to the church, with an inland Loch, stunning sun-hazy views out to the Summer Isles and LOTS of tooting horns, grins and thumbs up as their families drove past on the way to the church 😂
The ceremony itself warmly encompassed compassion for the grief that both L & C faced in the past, and the joy that they were so lucky to find again with each other. They celebrated with song, stories of their life together and music from Linda's son James on the pipes and Calum's brother Neil on the fiddle, before confetti and a myriad of delicious home Bakes from L's sister in law Ann.
Plus, the hard won sunshine stayed out long enough to fend off the early autumn chill for relaxed family photos overlooking the bay.
We all then headed along to Achiltibuie community centre - which had been decorated beautifully- to greet their evening guests with hugs, drinks and an amazing buffet.
And whilst I know that a west coast/island reception is always good fun, Achiltibuie's 'invite the village' mentality always lends itself to a fantastic evening. Not least because of the 'massed pipers' performance featuring the bride herself!
And special thanks goes to Ally from Media Pro Scotland, who stepped in last minute to dj after L&C were let down by their original booking. Ally had everyone up on the floor - including me - and his energy & enthusiasm for this great crowd was truly infectious, keeping the dance floor jumping all night.
So thank you again Linda & Calum for inviting me to capture this very special day. I'm so glad you found each other, and you deserve so much happiness for the future 💗 Alison xx
Dress: wed2b , and alterations by Mirka Bridal Couture, Kirkcaldy
Kilts: Geoffrey Tailor & Kilt Maker, Edinburgh
Hair: Georgie MacIntosh at Studio Five Salon, Ullapool
Make Up: Fae McRobb at Bespoke Beauty, Ullapool
Flowers: done by a friend of the couple's
Minister: Rev Neil Lachlan MacDonald (Lachie), Lochbroom and Coigach Free Church
Cake:Nails by Lacey Mia (also did Linda's nails)
Home baking: L's sister in law Anne.
Reception venue: Coigach community centre
Reception venue coordinator: Julie Edwards
Décor at hall: did themselvesx
Piper: James Heaney, L’s son!
Music: Ally at Media Pro Scotland
