Brian Nicholson Photography

Brian Nicholson Photography Being a photographer and lover of nature made me realise the value of connecting people with the gifts that nature selflessly gives us.
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If you’re eager to discover Scotland and places I have experienced, I invite you to enjoy a variety of my images. A Lifelong Connection to Nature

I am a keen outdoors person that appreciates and enjoys being outdoors, I love to walk, hike and cycle. During the covid pandemic in 2020 I bought my first DSLR camera to give me another hobby to help with lockdown and the restrictions it brought. I am

very fortunate where I live on the edge of the countryside with hills and reservoir's , I used Gladhouse Reservoir as my subject to self teach myself initially before finding The School of Photography, I photographed it over a period of eight months at sunrise and sunset, ending with creating my first book as a lasting memory of this time.

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Since then I have created my second book from a 5 day wild hiking trip to Assynt in Sutherland, North West Scotland , this was following a trip when I cycled around Scotland and promised myself I would return to spend more time to immerse myself in it's natural beauty.

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I am grateful that you have joined me in this journey.

Good evening everyone,As I head into my last post from Wachoupe Forest, I thought I’d share a few final moments from my ...
07/09/2026

Good evening everyone,

As I head into my last post from Wachoupe Forest, I thought I’d share a few final moments from my walk along the Cauldrons Trail after lunch. The path carried me higher through the spruce trees and out into the open before leading me gently back down into the forest once again.

It was a wonderful walk, full of variety, from tall trees and shifting light to brief showers that helped to bring out the rich atmosphere and the early signs of autumn. One of the highlights for me was the beautiful meeting of light and lichen on the spruce trees, which made the woodland feel especially alive and textured.

I also had a lovely macro discovery along the way, which always adds that extra spark of joy to a walk in the woods. And as always, it was a pleasure to chat with some of the local people out enjoying the forest with their dogs, those little conversations are such a special part of being out and about.

The two days I spent here were fabulous, and I’m leaving with so many memories of the trees, the light, and the quiet beauty of the forest.

07/09/2026

I got over 1,000 reactions on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

Good evening everyone,In this evenings post I am sharing this collection of images returning into Johnny’s Trail for my...
06/09/2026

Good evening everyone,

In this evenings post I am sharing this collection of images returning into Johnny’s Trail for my second outing there, following a peaceful night spent in Wauchope Woodland. It felt wonderful to wander back into the trees with that quiet sense of stillness still fresh in my mind.

The woodland was alive with layers of green, from the soft ferns beneath my feet to the delicate branches and leaves filtering the light above. I was drawn to the way the morning unfolded slowly through the trees, revealing little pockets of texture, colour, and calm.

Each frame felt like a small moment of pause, a reminder of how much beauty there is in simply slowing down and looking closely.

I hope you enjoy this small collection from a very special morning in the woods

Good evening, everyone.As you read this, I’ll be away in my campervan for a couple of reasons.Firstly, I have my other g...
05/09/2026

Good evening, everyone.

As you read this, I’ll be away in my campervan for a couple of reasons.

Firstly, I have my other great passion to look forward to, cycling. The Tour of Britain finishes in the Scottish Borders tomorrow, and I’m parking up for the night so I can watch them tackle one of the hills tomorrow afternoon. I’m also planning a 20-mile cycle in the morning to ride the same climb myself.

My second reason for staying here is the nearby reservoir, which I’m hoping will treat me to some bird activity before the day begins.

Back to my post, though — I’m sharing four images from my time at Wauchope Woodland last weekend that is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland, These were created not long after I had parked up for the night where you can park up for £10 for one night where I enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing stroll around Johnny’s Walk, named in honour of Jonny the forester.


Good evening everyone,In this, my last post from my outing at Aberlady Nature Reserve, I’m sharing four images of a Comm...
04/09/2026

Good evening everyone,

In this, my last post from my outing at Aberlady Nature Reserve, I’m sharing four images of a Common Redshank that I spent some time observing as it waded along the shallow sandbank from the wooden bridge.

It was fascinating to watch its gentle movements, and the soft hues in its plumage were very similar to the wet sand and the colour of the water, helping it blend beautifully into its surroundings.

Moments like this remind me how rewarding it is to simply pause, watch, and enjoy the quiet rhythms of nature.

I hope you enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Hello everyone,I would love to share this with you as I had the recent pleasure to do two presentations of late, the fir...
03/09/2026

Hello everyone,

I would love to share this with you as I had the recent pleasure to do two presentations of late, the first with The Rotary Club of Penicuik and on Tuesday the Broomihill Day Centre, both located on Penicuik.

It was an absolute pleasure to share my presentation on the beautiful nature that surrounds this area and meeting everyone in both was a wonderful experience to have.

🎉 Facebook recognised me for starting engaging conversations and producing inspiring content among my audience and peers...
02/09/2026

🎉 Facebook recognised me for starting engaging conversations and producing inspiring content among my audience and peers!

Good evening everyone,This evening I’m sharing a few more images of the birds I came across during my time at Aberlady N...
02/09/2026

Good evening everyone,

This evening I’m sharing a few more images of the birds I came across during my time at Aberlady Nature Reserve.

As I walked along the path, I noticed a crow perched within the stark black branches of a dead tree. Set against the pale white sky, the scene created a beautiful black-and-white contrast, with just a touch of eerie stillness that gave it a haunting charm.

A little further on, I could hear blue t**s calling to one another among the trees. I watched this one for a while as it rested on the bare branches, waiting patiently until it took flight so I could create the movement and the delicate detail of its wings in motion.

The final image is of a grey heron I watched flying up the estuary before circling and finally descending to land, giving one last graceful stretch of its wings before settling.

Moments like these remind me why I love spending time in nature, never quite knowing what you might encounter, but always finding something worth pausing for.

Good evening everyone,Thank you so much for all your lovely comments from my last post of the juvinille blacked headed g...
01/09/2026

Good evening everyone,

Thank you so much for all your lovely comments from my last post of the juvinille blacked headed gull, in this post I want to shatre the rest of the images from about 1 hour just sitting watching, appreciating what this cute little seabird was doing going about with it's activity on the small body of water.

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