Environmental Category

1st: Ruaridh Mitchell - Too Late

© Ruaridh Mitchell - Too Late

Ruaridh said: "Having only started photography early last year, I never imagined that I would go on to win the Environmental category of the Scottish Nature Photography Awards. My image, Too Late, was taken during a boat trip around the Isle of Noss on Shetland, where I witnessed the devastating impact of human activity on wildlife. A northern gannet, tragically entangled in discarded fishing rope, hung lifelessly from its nest – a nest itself woven with the very material that had caused its demise. It was a heartbreaking yet powerful moment, and capturing it from the moving boat was both challenging and emotional. Winning this award so early in my photography journey is an incredible honour, but more importantly, I hope Too Late sparks awareness and inspires change. Our seabirds are facing increasing threats, and I hope my image serves as a sobering reminder that we must act now to protect them – before it’s too late again."

2nd: David Queenan - Electric Sky

© David Queenan - Electric Sky

3rd: Anthony Robson - Logged

© Anthony Robson - Logged

Shortlisted:

Tina Boswell
Grant Bulloch
Rhiannon Law
Andy MacDougall
Neil MacGregor
Jamie McDermaid
Libby Penman
David Queenan
Luke Regan
Angie Reynolds
Charly Schleder



Environmental category
Natural Abstract category
Scottish Botanical category
Scottish Landscape - The Land category
Scottish Landscape - Sea & Coast category
Scottish Landscape - Urban Greenspace category
Scottish Wildlife Behaviour category
Scottish Wildlife Portrait category
Junior category
Student category
Scottish Nature Video Award 2024
Favourite Scottish Nature Photography Book 2024