Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/26/2027-atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/ # 2027 Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle Photography Holiday Published on January 26, 2026 [![A Puffin With A Mouth Full Of Nesting Material Photographed During The Natureslens Shetlands Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-puffin-with-a-mouth-full-of-nesting-material-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-puffin-with-a-mouth-full-of-nesting-material-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg) Written by [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/david/) with images contributed by [Robin Lowry](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/robin/). The **Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle** photography holiday is a deliberately focused wildlife photography experience built around one of the UK’s most iconic seabirds, photographed in one of its most productive breeding locations. Running from **12th – 17th June 2027**, this small-group trip is designed for photographers who want time, access, & repeatable photographic opportunities rather than a rushed itinerary. Based entirely on [Fair Isle, Scotland](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/scotland/), this trip coincides with the peak puffin breeding season, when birds are settled, behaviour is predictable, & photographic access is at its strongest. With only **two places now remaining**, this departure is close to selling out. [![A Rainsoaked Puffin With A Mouth Full Of Sand Eels Photographed During The Natureslens Shetlands Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-rainsoaked-puffin-with-a-mouth-full-of-sand-eels-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-rainsoaked-puffin-with-a-mouth-full-of-sand-eels-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg) ## Why photograph Atlantic Puffins on Fair Isle? Fair Isle sits between Orkney & Shetland in the North Sea & supports internationally important seabird colonies. During June, the island becomes one of the most reliable places in [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/) to photograph [Atlantic Puffins](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/atlantic-puffin/) at close range, often without the need for hides. Puffins nest directly beside cliff edges & grassy slopes, allowing photographers to work at eye level, control backgrounds, & photograph natural behaviour without disturbance. The combination of proximity, clean sightlines, & long daylight hours makes Fair Isle uniquely productive for puffin photography. Unlike mainland colonies with day-visitor restrictions, staying overnight on Fair Isle allows access to **early morning & late evening light**. This creates opportunities for softer backgrounds, warmer tones, & more controlled compositions that are simply not possible on day-trip locations. [![A Pair Of The Puffins Of Fair Isle Flies At Sunset This Image Was Captured During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/A-pair-of-the-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-flies-at-sunset-this-image-was-captured-during-the-NaturesLens-Atlantic-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/A-pair-of-the-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-flies-at-sunset-this-image-was-captured-during-the-NaturesLens-Atlantic-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-photography-holiday.jpg) ## Photographic focus of the trip The **Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle** photography holiday is not about covering multiple species or locations. It is about working one subject well. Over the course of five nights, photographers have repeated opportunities to refine their approach to puffin photography, improving consistency & image quality. Key photographic opportunities include: Close-range puffin portraits with clean, natural backgrounds, [puffins](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/puffins/) carrying nesting material or fish, flight photography against sea & sky, behavioural interactions around burrows, & wide-angle environmental images showing puffins within the Fair Isle landscape. While [Atlantic Puffins](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/atlantic-puffin/) are the primary focus, Fair Isle also supports species such as [razorbills](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/razorbill/), guillemots, [Arctic terns](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/arctic-tern/), & skuas, offering additional variety when conditions allow. [![A Group Of The Puffins Of Fair Isle This Image Was Captured During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/A-group-of-the-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-this-image-was-captured-during-the-NaturesLens-Atlantic-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/A-group-of-the-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-this-image-was-captured-during-the-NaturesLens-Atlantic-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-photography-holiday.jpg) ## Guided by Robin Lowry This photography holiday is guided by **[Robin Lowry](https://natureslens.co.uk/with/robin/)**, who leads the majority of NaturesLens [puffin photography](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/puffin/) trips. [Robin](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/robin/) is known for his calm, methodical approach & for helping photographers produce strong images consistently rather than relying on chance encounters. Guidance is practical & photographic rather than theoretical, covering positioning, background control, exposure decisions, autofocus setup, & anticipating puffin behaviour. Support is always tailored to individual experience levels, whether refining technique or building confidence with [seabird](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/seabird/) photography for the first time. Group size is kept small to ensure access, flexibility, & meaningful one-to-one time in the field. [![A Rainsoaked Atlantic Puffin Photographed During The Natureslens Shetlands Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-rainsoaked-atlantic-puffin-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-rainsoaked-atlantic-puffin-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg) ## June – peak season for Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle June is widely regarded as the best month to photograph the **Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle**. Birds are actively feeding chicks, flight activity is constant, & behaviour is repeatable across multiple sessions. Long daylight hours allow photography early in the morning & late into the evening, when light quality is at its best. Weather conditions on Fair Isle are variable, but this variability often works in a photographer’s favour, producing dramatic skies, textured light, & a wide range of photographic conditions over a short period. [![Peeking From One Of The Burrows One Of The Atlantic Puffins Photographed During The Natureslens Shetlands Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/peeking-from-one-of-the-burrows-one-of-the-atlantic-puffins-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/peeking-from-one-of-the-burrows-one-of-the-atlantic-puffins-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg) ## included The £2,499 price includes: Five nights full-board accommodation on Fair Isle, all guided photography sessions with [Robin Lowry](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/robin/), small-group access to key puffin areas, & a carefully paced itinerary designed around light & bird behaviour. Travel to & from Shetland, personal camera equipment, travel insurance, & incidental expenses are not included. [![One Of The Puffins Of Fair Isle Flies In With Nesting Material This Image Was Captured During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/One-of-the-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-flies-in-with-nesting-material-this-image-was-captured-during-the-NaturesLens-Atlantic-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/One-of-the-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-flies-in-with-nesting-material-this-image-was-captured-during-the-NaturesLens-Atlantic-Puffins-of-Fair-Isle-photography-holiday.jpg) ## Who this trip is for? This trip is suited to photographers who want to slow down, observe behaviour, & build a cohesive body of work rather than collect one-off images. It works equally well for photographers new to [seabirds](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/seabird/) & those looking to refine an existing portfolio of puffin images. If your goal is to return home with consistently strong photographs of **[Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle-2028/)**, taken in good light with experienced guidance, this trip is designed for exactly that. [![A Group Of Atlantic Puffins On One Of The Headlands Of Fair Isle Photographed During The Natureslens Shetlands Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-group-of-atlantic-puffins-on-one-of-the-headlands-of-fair-isle-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-group-of-atlantic-puffins-on-one-of-the-headlands-of-fair-isle-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetlands-puffins-of-fair-isle-photography-holiday.jpg) ## Availability – only two places remaining The **[Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle-2028/)** running from **12th – 17th June 2027** now has **only two places remaining**. Demand for [Fair Isle](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/scotland/) [puffin](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/puffins/) photography is consistently high due to the island’s limited accommodation & access. Once full, no additional spaces can be added – [View full itinerary & availability](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/scotland/atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/) ### Related Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle Photography Holidays If you're interested in [Atlantic Puffin](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/atlantic-puffin/) photography, the following list of our upcoming photography holidays may be of interest. - [Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/arctic-varanger/) - April 2027 - [Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/) - June 2027 - [Puffins of Iceland](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/puffins-of-iceland/) - June [2027](https://natureslens.co.uk/during/2027/) - NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays are structured around photographic opportunity — every schedule decision is made around light, behaviour, & access. - Small groups of 4–8 photographers ensure unhurried positions & individual guidance. - Single occupancy accommodation is included as standard across the majority of our trips. **Related Trips:** [Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle-2028/) **Explore by Country:** [Scotland](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/scotland/) **Related Species:** [Arctic Skua](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/arctic-skua/), [Arctic Tern](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/arctic-tern/), [Atlantic Puffin](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/atlantic-puffin/), [Black Guillemot](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/black-guillemot/), [Common Guillemot](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/common-guillemot/), [European Shag](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/european-shag/), [Great Skua](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/great-skua/), [Northern Fulmar](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/northern-fulmar/), [Northern Gannet](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/northern-gannet/) & [Razorbill](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/razorbill/) ## Share this post - - - - [![An Atlantic Puffin Swimming On Calm Water Photographed By Robin Lowry During The Natureslens Puffins Of Iceland Photography Holiday On Grimsey Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/An-atlantic-puffin-swimming-on-calm-water-photographed-by-Robin-Lowry-during-the-NaturesLens-Puffins-of-Iceland-photography-holiday-on-Grimsey-Island-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/09/01/grimsey-island-for-puffin-photography/) ### [Why We Recommend Visiting Grímsey Island in 2027 with Robin](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/09/01/grimsey-island-for-puffin-photography/) September 1, 2026 With our long-running residential Skomer workshops brought to a close from 2026 & Fair Isle already full for 2027, Grímsey… - [![Heipi Travel Tripod Review](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Heipi-Travel-Tripod-Review-5.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/08/26/heipi-travel-tripod-review-long-term-field-use/) ### [HEIPI Travel Tripod Review – Long-Term Field Use & Real-World Verdict](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/08/26/heipi-travel-tripod-review-long-term-field-use/) August 26, 2026 After two years of extensive real-world use, we revisit the HEIPI Travel Tripod to see how it has stood up… - [![One Of The Pelicans Of Lake Kerkini Drifting On The Still Waters Of Lake Kerkini](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/one-of-the-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-drifting-on-the-still-waters-of-lake-kerkini-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/17/dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-2027/) ### [Dalmatian Pelicans of Lake Kerkini 2027 – New January Dates Added](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/17/dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-2027/) January 17, 2026 The first Dalmatian Pelicans of Lake Kerkini trip for 2027 is now full. New January dates have been added, offering… In this article 1. [Why photograph Atlantic Puffins on Fair Isle?](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/26/2027-atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/#why-photograph-atlantic-puffins-on-fair-isle) 1. [Photographic focus of the trip](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/26/2027-atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/#photographic-focus-of-the-trip) 1. [Guided by Robin Lowry](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/26/2027-atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/#guided-by-robin-lowry) 1. [June - peak season for Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/26/2027-atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/#june-peak-season-for-atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle) 1. [included](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/26/2027-atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/#included) 1. [Who this trip is for?](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/26/2027-atlantic-puffins-of-fair-isle/#who-this-trip-is-for) 1. 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