I loved looking at this book! As if I didn't already want to go to Scotland, seeing this just made me want to go even more! 😀

It was packed with so many travel ideas for different places in Scotland. I really loved the pictures, maps and the guide images. First of all I have to say that the photos included in the book are beautiful and I really enjoyed seeing them along with reading the text that went along for each section of the book. The guide images were really helpful too, they helped tell things like the best time of day to photograph the location, how far it would be to walk to the location as well as the terrain, etc. All these details are amazing and things that often don't get talked about.

I think that the book is nicely put together and full of helpful information for a trip to Scotland to see these beautiful places as well as get beautiful images along the way!

This phot guide was interesting, with great details on how to take wonderful photos while visiting and traveling through Scotland. However, the storytelling & characters used in those sections felt disconnected for me. Would recommend for those planning to take extended trips through Scotland. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Fun book to have as an accompaniment to my travel guide. Having traveled to a few of the places in the book before I found the stories compelling and useful

I thought in this book I would get info what photo stops you should check out in Scotland. This book is so much more!
The book starts with an explanation about the signs and symbols the author is using here to give the read a good knowledge about the best time to take pictures at the spot, how difficult it is to reach the spot, info about the tide and location characteristics. This I didn´t expect at all and I am happy that she is providing this information to us.
Scotland is clustered into different regions and what you can do, see there best, you have a map where the spots are marked and then you get information about each spot.
But this is not all. You also get photography tip.

I really like the combination of story telling the author is giving us here, info about nice spots to visit and information about them and tips for photography.
When I returned from a Scotland tour I found this book as offer to read for an honest feedback and was glad to stumble over it. I can really recommend it for people who are interested to go to Scotland. This book is not giving the typical spot you should visit there. No, it is also gave me now new spots, outside of the typical spots you read everywhere else, I am interested in visiting now thanks to this book.
For me one of the best travel books I ever had in my hand plus great info about photo stops and info how difficult it is to reach this spot and about best timing for taking pictures there. Going through this book, seeing the pictures and reading the info we also get provided here makes me wanna go there and see all of this on my own.

Thanks to netgalley and publisher for this free read! This was very informative when it came to do information on photographing Scotland as in when is best time of day/night to shoot, how much walking and what terrain is, tide info, and other photography camera related info! Pretty pics too and backstory/story time at each place. I thought would be more of a photography as in photo book going in though and it's for camera buffs lol oops

As someone planning a trip to Scotland in 2026, SCOTLAND - The Storyteller's Photo Guide by Joana Kruse couldn't have come at a better time. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed exploring this beautifully presented book, and it has already helped us plan some of the key areas we'd love to visit during our trip.

The book is not only filled with stunning photography but also packed with relevant information for each location. Every destination featured comes with historical context, details on the best time to visit, and information on the difficulty level of accessing the site, making it an excellent resource for travellers.

Whether you're planning a trip or simply love learning about Scotland's breathtaking landscapes, this guide is a wonderful companion. The combination of visual beauty and practical advice makes it a must-have for anyone exploring the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Thank you to NetGalley and JoanaImages Publishing for gifting me an e-book ARC of SCOTLAND - The Storyteller's Photo Guide in exchange for my honest review. It's truly a beautiful guide!

I thought this was amazing and I’m ready to go to Scotland. Seriously I love how the author communicated the places and it was very easy to use and understand.
I highly recommend it.
Thanks BooksGoSocial via NetGalley.

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Princess Fuzzypants here: This book would be a treasure just for the stunning photography of Scotland. The pictures are evocative and beautiful. But the authors take a couple of turns from your usual guide books. They build stories around the photography to give it more depth and essence. The stories are entertaining. That would keep the average person quite content.

But they add one more important turn. They not only take the pictures, they tell the reader how they can take their own. They include everything from ease of access to the angles and to the times of day to get the best shots. For the photographers in the readers, this would be a most valuable addition. Less so, perhaps, for the photographers who pull out their iPhones and shoot.

I wish I had an actual printed book rather than an ARC. I think it would be one that could be brought out and perused at leisure. Five purrs and two paws up.

As a visual storyteller myself, the thought of this book really exited me. I was pleased to find that the narrative was also enriching and thoughtful. My husband and I are off to Scotland ourselves in just a few weeks and this book will play both inspiration and guide! The images are evocative and the Author shares some wonderful tips to enhance ones photography skills. I couldn't recommend this enough to enthusiasts and pro's alike!

This was a mixed bag for me. I enjoyed the photos and liked the descriptions. But the “character” passages were just bizarre….

Joana Kruse’s The Storyteller's Photo Guide is a gorgeous look at Scotland’s Highlands and Islands. The book blends stunning photos with engaging stories, perfectly capturing Scotland’s landscapes and culture. It’s not just a visual treat but also a great source of inspiration for travelers and photography lovers. If you’re fascinated by Scotland’s beauty and history, this guide offers a unique and captivating perspective.

This book was very easy to look at, the formatting and graphics were great. I really enjoyed this book, and will be getting a hard copy!

Scotland The Storyteller’s Photo Guide provides details of more than 155 locations in Scotland for photos, photography tutorials, challenges, and travel tips. The book is organized with each section of the country and a list of the locations with great photos to demonstrate the beauty of each area. There is a story interwoven in the photo guide that details the adventures of two photographers, Joana and Brian.

I would recommend this book for people traveling to Scotland. As a photographer with an upcoming trip to Scotland, it was useful in planning out locations to visit, times, and where to stand for the best photo. You will need to download the app, what3words, for the links provided in the text. This app is similar to Google maps and allows you to save the locations. I would have preferred for the story to be separate from the guide, it was distracting me from the locations and details of each site.

Thank you BooksGoSocial and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

Scotland, a story teller’s photo guide, is truly a unique and non-tradition travel guide and I loved it! This guide weaves together practicality, instruction, and inspiration, and creativity. As one who loves photography, I truly appreciated the tips and suggestions for positioning, lighting, and settings. I loved that so many places in Scotland were covered, taking you beyond the traditional sites. When I finally get there one day and travel beyond my armchair, this will be a companion guide I will want with me.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

This was definitely a different read but it added to more excitement than when usually reading a travel guide. Overall it added a lot of fun and had beautiful photographs and good information about sigh seeing.

Thank you BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the eARC of Scotland: The Storyteller's Photo Guide! All opinions in this review are my own.

While mainly geared to photography enthusiasts, this guide is an excellent introduction to all of the must-see places in Scotland! I liked the written adventures that accompanied each place, but since it is described as a "photo guide" I thought there would be more photos than text. The photos are stunning and I just wanted more! Overall, this guide brought back great memories of our trip to Scotland and provided new places to explore for our next trip!

Informative and helpful, since I have a Scotland trip planned so it great that this dived by region.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

This fantastic travel guide is stuffed full of charming stories and gorgeous pictures.

I will bookmark this guide for my next Scottish trip. I typically enjoy self-guided travel and found including links for parking guides and viewpoints most helpful. What a great idea!

I also loved the little key tips peppered throughout. These are excellent recommendations for ensuring you are getting the most out of your experience and photos!

Some of my favorites were part of the Northern and Eastern landscape. Just stunning.

What an interesting and unique photo guide! On top of a series of gorgeous photographs, author Joana Kruse gives us a full menu of useful information about each location, practical tips such as best time of day to shoot, where to park and how easy it is to get to the site, and links to more information. Also sprinkled throughout the book are suggestions for infusing your creativity and unique voice into your photographs. But the aspect of the book that makes it truly unique is a fun through narrative imagining Kruse and her traveling partner interacting with a series of quirky locals. The story underscores the Scottish culture that informs all of the locations: it is full of Scottish folklore and a wee bit of magic.

As a descendent of Scots I consider Scotland my heart home, and I have immersed myself in its history, culture, legends and even food. I’ve toured many of the places in the book, and the glorious photography made me a bit homesick, but eager for another trip so I can find some of the places I haven’t been. My only complaint is that there were not even more pictures- many locations only had one photo, and the list after each section of other sites made it clear that there was plenty more to see. Kruse concentrates on wild locations; cities other than Edinburgh are not covered. That’s okay - especially when it becomes clear that one of her interests is ecotourism and sustainable travel. She even has information at the end of the book on where to find electric charging stations and good vegan food.

If all of this content seems overwhelming, it is, a bit…it’s hefty enough that I don’t think it would be practical to carry along in a backpack (although a girl can dream). Many thanks to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for allowing me access to this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

First of all, Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. This is an incredible, interactive (it contains links to better access to infos) and fulfilled photo travel guide to enjoy every beautiful (and meaningful) spot from Scotland.To professional photographers to random tourists, this photo guide can help appreciate (and make registers from it too!) the beauty of this marvelous and magic country.