Scottish Nature Video Award 2024

The Scottish Nature Video Award 2024 invited entries of video taken in Scotland by professional or amateur filmmakers from around the world. The video had to be on a nature, wildlife or landscape theme and filmed in Scotland.

1st Place: Richard Nicholls – 19th July 2022

19th July 2022 © Richard Nicholls

Richard said: "I am really thrilled and honoured to win this award! My video, 19th July 2022, is the culmination of a two-and-a-half year journey that began on what was to become Scotland’s hottest ever day. I remember standing on Princes Street in Edinburgh filming at 5pm on that day, and the temperature was over 30 degrees Celsius. It didn’t feel right. This is Scotland, after all!

"The experience left me feeling very concerned about the climate crisis and wanting to do more. Shortly after this, I learned that 15% of all of Scotland’s carbon emissions come from degraded peatlands, but restoring this land can greatly reduce this. I jumped at the chance to work with NatureScot’s Peatland ACTION team to help raise awareness of this vital work that helps combat the climate and nature crises. I had imagined that the opportunity would allow me to travel across Scotland and film some of our most amazing landscapes. My short video documents this journey.

"Congratulations to all of the winners and to those who have been shortlisted, and many thanks again to the Scottish Nature Photography Awards team."

Judge Morag Paterson said: "I was really impressed by this video – it’s a brilliant showcase of peatland restoration in Scotland, with great production and a strong human touch. The shots of people working in the classic Scottish weather, mixed with moments of humour, made it both engaging and relatable. It’s a powerful reminder of why protecting and restoring peatlands is so important – for carbon storage, biodiversity, and the future of our planet. Huge congratulations to Richard for creating such a meaningful and well-crafted piece!"

2nd place - Daryl Smith – What the Owl Sees Click here to view video


3rd place - Tony Austwick & Marcus Conway – Isle of Otters Click here to view video

Shortlisted:

Tom Kelly
Eugene NG
Alexander Williams
Gill Williams

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
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