Scottish Nature Video Award 2025

The Scottish Nature Video Award 2025 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: James Appleton – Stac Pollaidh Wildfire

Stac Pollaidh Wildfire © James Appleton

James said: "This was the result of a powerful two days documenting the human-made wildfire that consumed the slopes of Stac Pollaidh early in spring 2025. The resulting landscape, totally blackened, nevertheless has already begun to rebound with life. It has been assumed that a campfire, left without being correctly extinguished, was responsible."

Judge Harry Martin said: "Stunning cinematography and high-end production abound in James's video entry. The judges were immediately hooked with the incredible drone footage and soundscape created in the first few seconds, illustrating how important it is to set up a story quickly and deliver interest in the opening sequences of a short video. With simple cuts, a variety of shot styles and a well-polished edit, James has perfectly captured one of the most dramatic wildfire incidents of last year. With no narration, he has left interpretation of the overall story and impact to the viewer, inviting questions and a look into what happened. It's no surprise that we see a supporting photograph of this fire by James being awarded in the environmental category too."

2nd place - Tony Austwick & Marcus Conway – Bonxies Click here to view video


3rd place - Angie Reynolds – A Tale of Two Tawnies Click here to view video

Shortlisted:

Judith Parrott

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