Scottish Wildlife Portrait Category

1st: Malcolm Nimmo - Hermit Crab Portrait

© Malcolm Nimmo - Hermit Crab Portrait

Malcolm said: "I have been diving since the 1980s, and Scotland's sea lochs have long been a passion and place of pilgrimage for me. I return regularly drawn by their incredible biodiversity. The image was taken in Loch Carron, home to a range of beautiful marine habitats. These include kelp forests and brittle star beds as well as extensive flame shell beds. Due to its ecological richness, importance and fragile nature, Loch Carron was designated a Marine Protection Area (MPA) in 2017. The image is of a common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) peering out with its striking eyes from within a dead man's finger soft coral (Alcyonium digitatum). The ghostly white polyps of the soft coral provide a beautiful contrast to the vivid orange colouration of the crab.

"I am absolutely delighted that the image is a category winner, particularly in a competition that showcases the wonderful beauty of the Scottish natural environment. I hope the image provides a glimpse of the amazing marine life present in Scottish waters."

2nd: Steve Adam - Razorbill in the Rain

© Steve Adam - Razorbill in the Rain

3rd: Caroline Erolin - Goldfinches taking Flight 

© Caroline Erolin - Goldfinches taking Flight

Shortlisted:

Rob Buchan
Maggie Bullock
Michelle Coyle
Mark Deans
Caroline Erolin
Barry Forbes
Mark Fuller
Jacki Gordon
Sandra Graham
Shona Graham-Taylor
Toby Houlton
Phil James
Mark Johnson
Evan Johnston
Caroline Lawrie
Sue MacCallum-Stewart
Jamie McDermaid
Deborah McPhail
Karen Miller
Gemma Norman
Anouk Schurink
Zaneta Threlfall
Rachael Turner
Norman Watson




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