Junior Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2025

Kiran Simpson (age 14) - The Leaf Eater

© Kiran Simpson - The Leaf Eater

Kiran said: "Right outside my kitchen door, under the glow of the outdoor light, I spotted this garden spider on its web, with a leaf caught in the silk beside it. Against the darkness of the night, the patterns on its body and its spiny legs stood out in incredible detail. I ran inside to grab my camera, knowing it might be gone by the time I got back. What I love most about this photo is that it was taken literally steps from my back door. It just goes to show that you don't need to travel far to find incredible wildlife; it's all around us if you just stop and look.

"Being recognised at this level really means a lot."

Shortlisted:


Sebastian Corbett
Gabriela Hamza
Ethan McGowne
Eilidh Shannon
Griffin Shaw-Fulford
Kiran Simpson


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 2025