Summary
Join John for a guided photography walk in and around The Glasgow Necropolis for up to 6 photographers.
All locations are relatively easily accessed with no location being more than a 30 minute-walk from the starting point and none more than 50m elevation from the roadside.
John will guide you around the Necropolis, pointing out many of the more photogenic monuments and mausoleums, sharing anecdotes and stories as we go.
No formal photography training will be offered while on location, but John will be on hand to offer photo hints and tips and every attempt will be made to ensure each photographer has the opportunity to spend some 1-2-1 time with John during the course of the walk.
Itinerary
The day will begin just before sunrise (approx. 08:30am) on Saturday January 10th, 2026. We will meet close to Glasgow Cathedral then cross the “Bridge of Sighs” into the Necropolis; arguably Scotland’s finest example of a Victorian Garden Cemetery, just in time to watch the rising sun illuminate the nearby Cathedral.
We will spend the next three hours exploring and photographing the monuments, including one or two lesser known viewpoints of the Cathedral.
We will conclude the tour back at the “Bridge of Sighs” where attendees can either make their way into Glasgow Cathedral, visit the St. Mungo Museum Of Religious Life & Art or The Provand's Lordship, (Glasgow’s oldest house, built circa 1471).
If you would like to continue the photography theme, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is approximately 5 minutes walk from the Cathedral (Open 12-4pm Saturdays) and Street Level Photoworks approximately 15 minutes walk (Open 12-5pm Saturdays).
Participants will be responsible for their own overnight accommodation (if required) and their own transport to and from the location.
Parking charges, lunch, snacks and any other non-specified expenses are not included in the workshop fee.
Participants will be responsible for their own insurance.
Total cost for guided workshop is £75 per person – previous workshop attendees can apply their 25% discount code.
Recommended footwear and protective clothing
Attendees should check weather forecasts for the location being visited prior to setting off and plan their footwear and protective clothing accordingly.
(suggested weather forecasting weblinks will be provided as part of the workshop itinerary)
It is recommended that all participants in the workshop wear appropriate waterproof footwear.
In wintery conditions, the walk may include walking on wet, slippery and potentially icy steps and your footwear should be suitable for this type of walking.
Waterproof clothing is highly recommended and in wintery conditions, thermal clothing and accessories such as gloves, hat and snood / face protection is recommended.
Spare, dry clothing is recommended.
Weather conditions
At all times the prevailing weather conditions will dictate the availability of each location. Shoots may be cancelled or cut-short should weather conditions deteriorate or become dangerous while on location.
Cancellation
Free cancellation of the trip is possible until 27 December 2025. (Refund value: £75)
Cancellation of the trip after midnight on 27 December 2025 shall incur a fee of £30 to cover incurred costs. (Refund value: £40)
Insurance
All insurance, including camera insurance, health insurance and travel insurance is the responsibility of workshop participants. John McKenna accepts no liability for accidental loss, injury or damage however caused.
For full terms and conditions, visit: www.jmckenna.net/terms-and-conditions
Video and Photographic recording consent
After every workshop, John produces a complimentary souvenir video for attendees. If you do not wish to appear in this video, please let John know prior to, or during, the workshop.
If you would like a selection of your images from the workshop to feature in a slide presentation at the end of the video, you can forward your favourite images to John for inclusion (up to 2 weeks after the workshop).
Images should be limited to a maximum of 10 per person, be JPEG format and 1500px along the longest side.
Copyright for the images remains with the photographer at all times, but by sending them for inclusion, you grant John the right to reproduce them in the souvenir video.
The souvenir video will be posted as a private video on YouTube and only Attendees will have access to it. You are, however, free to share it to your own social media accounts (provided you link your post to the original YouTube content as the music used will be copyright protected and posting it directly may result in a copyright infringement from the musician concerned.)
Attendee discount code
All workshop attendees will receive a single-use complimentary 25% discount code for use on most products or services listed on the John McKenna Photography website. (excludes gift cards and sale items)
The code will allow you a 25% discount on any qualifying purchase, including future workshops. (Redeem at: https://www.jmckenna.net/shop).
Each discount code is unique and linked to your email address. They are non-transferable.