Puffins: In Focus Fair Isle.
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Fair Isle is a beautiful location packed with wild seascapes, rugged cliff tops, and, of course, seabirds. Measuring just 3 km wide and barely 5 km long, it is Britain's most remote inhabited island. It can be found marooned in the North Sea, midway between Shetland and Orkney. Due to its location, it is not the easiest place to get to. But once you set foot on the island, it truly is a puffin paradise, and with almost 24 hours of daylight during July, it is a photographer’s dream.
Browse below and book your spot on this amazing adventure: July 2026
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This tour will target one of the world's most beloved seabirds, the Atlantic puffin, at a truly unique location, Fair Isle, Shetland.
Fair Isle is a beautiful location packed with wild seascapes, rugged cliff tops, and, of course, seabirds. Measuring just 3 km wide and barely 5 km long, it is Britain's most remote inhabited island, found marooned in the North Sea, midway between Shetland and Orkney. Due to its location, it is not the easiest place to get to. But once you set foot on the island, it truly is a puffin paradise, and with almost 24 hours of daylight during June, it is a photographer’s dream.
This tour maximises your time with the puffins under Kevin's tutelage; he will guide you to the best spots, where you'll be able to capture a wide range of amazing images. Kevin has built up an intimate knowledge of Fair Isle and its wildlife. He will strive to use this knowledge to help you create a stunning and varied portfolio of work you can be proud of.
While puffins are the main focus of the tour, Fair Isle offers so much more. It’s home to thousands of breeding seabirds and migrants. Plus, it’s a dream for landscape photographers, with beautiful beaches, lighthouses, and coastlines. During the downtime for photography, we can explore the island. Learn about its history and even see how the famous Fair Isle wool is made. We may even spot a pod of passing orcas.
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It’s hard to pick out a star from the possibilities on offer over this amazing week. In Finnish Lapland we’ll be targeting Pine grosbeak, Siberian tit and Siberian jay, Arctic redpoll, and hawk owl, but also hoping to encounter waxwing and willow grouse. In Vardø we’ll be hoping for photographic opportunities with King and Steller’s Eider and enjoying the spectacle of thousands of seabirds in the snow-covered colonies of Hornøya as well as a session in the White-tailed Eagle hides.
The evenings here are not wasted either, with Mountain Hare hide sessions and excursions—if conditions are right, to capture aurora borealis—and lastly, a boat charter onto the open water for more opportunities for sea ducks, Brunnich’s Guillemot, and a chance of Fin Whale.
JOIN AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER KEVIN MORGANS, AUTHOR OF PUFFINS: LIFE ON THE ATLANTIC EDGE, ON AN ADVENTURE TO BRITAIN'S MOST REMOTE INHABITED ISLAND FOR A TRIP DEDICATED TO ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST BELOVED SEABIRDS, THE ATLANTIC PUFFIN.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
• Species assignment focused on - Atlantic Puffin & Seabirds,
• Featuring the leadership, expertise and local knowledge from internationally awarded wildlife photographer - Kevin Morgans author of Puffins: Life On The Atlantic Edge
• Itinerary running over six days - five nights’ accommodation, six days in the field
• Midnight Sun & Summer Solstice Celebrations – The trip is timed to coincide with the midnight sun, if conditions allow, we will be able to photograph in the exquisite Arctic light. On the Summer solstice the islanders will have their annual celebration, an event we are welcome to join
• Grimsey Island – Grimsey is best known for its birdlife during the breeding season its home to over 200,000 puffins, as well as fulmars, kittiwakes, arctic terns & countless auks making this remote island a dream for wildlife photography. However, there is so much more than seabirds, with snow buntings, red-necked phalaropes & waders also breeding here. Plus, a beautiful herd of Native Icelandic horses which can be found roaming the islands interior.
WHY LEARN FROM KEVIN?
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✺ ONE TO ONE TUITION
By signing up for this workshop, you will learn from and be inspired by one of the leading experts in the wildlife photography industry. Kevin has over a decade of experience and a wealth of knowledge to share, helping you make your own path in this field.
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✺ CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Kevin is not the type of photographer that will just get you a standard shot. If you look over his portfolios they are stacked with different and unique shots, creatively using light. His main focus will be to do the same for you, putting you in the same positions, constantly taking into consideration the light direction and backgrounds.
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✺ LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE
Photographers of all levels are welcome. Whether you are new to the world of wildlife photography or an experienced pro looking to expand your portfolio. Kevin is a full-time wildlife photographer and has years of experience providing photographic tuition.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Trip 1: 9th - 14th July 2026 - PLACES AVAILABLE
Trip 2: 16th - 21st July 2026 - PLACES AVAILABLE
Location: Fair Isle, Shetland
Group Size: Maximum of 6 guests.
Investment: £2499 per person. 25% non-refundable deposit payable on booking (£625)
Included:
Return ferry transport to the island.
Accommodation, all meals during our time on Fair Isle.
One to 0ne Coaching - Learn from one of the leading experts in the wildlife photography industry.
Expert Guidance on the island - Not just photography, but its history & wildlife..
Get In Touch.
Kevin Morgans
Email: kevinmorgans@outlook.com