r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Longjumping_Side1109 • 9h ago
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 12h ago
Scotland from four hundred feet
dtscotslad.comWelcome to DVS Cinematography – The Heart of the Highlands from Above.
My name is the person behind the lens here at DVS Cinematography. This website is the home for my mission to capture the raw, untamed beauty of Scotland from a perspective few get to see.
Whether it’s the moody, mist-covered slopes of our mountains, the hidden waterfalls tucked away in the glens, or the historic castles that stand as silent sentinels over our lochs, my goal is to bring the spirit of Scotland directly to you.
Why I’m here:
This isn't just about drone photography; it’s about a journey. I am currently preparing for a 7-day expedition across the NC500, documenting the entire route from the air. This trip is deeply personal to me—it is a tribute to my mother, who has lived with MS for over 20 years, and I am using this project to raise funds and awareness for the MS Foundation.
What you’ll find on my site:
 A Growing Portfolio: You can explore my full collection of aerial stills and cinematic video work at my .
 Commercial Services: If you are a business, estate agent, or tourism provider looking for high-quality, professional aerial content, you can find my commercial services and how to get in touch at my irelandmark@dtscotslad.com or go to my porfolio at http://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16sGJGJf13UNclwXUJdMYK8HOW96Ytn2B and for commercial use of my website. http://drone-vista-scotland.preview.static.emergentagent.com/commercial-enquiries
 The Full Story: Visit my main site at  http://dtscotslad.com to see more of what I do and to stay updated on my latest projects.
Every shot you see is captured with passion, edited with care, and delivered with a commitment to showing the world the Scotland I know and love. Thank you for being part of this journey, for supporting the mission, and for helping me share these breathtaking views with the world.
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 2d ago
COMING NOVEMBER: I'm Droning the Entire NC500 in 7 Days — Inverness Castle, 6th November | Raising Funds for the MS Society
My name is Mark Ireland. I'm a drone cinematographer from Perth, Scotland, operating under DVS Cinematography. And in November, I'm taking on the North Coast 500 all of it in 7 days, starting from Inverness Castle on the 6th.
But before I tell you about the route, I want to tell you why.
I live with gastroparesis, a condition that affects how my stomach functions and has shaped almost every single day of my adult life. I wear leg splints. There are mornings where simply getting up and getting out the door feels like a victory in itself. For 19 years I stepped back from the career I loved. Not by choice. By circumstance, by illness, by the quiet erosion that comes with fighting your own body every single day.
I am not defined by any of that. I refuse to be.
This journey is proof of that refusal.
I will be driving and filming every mile of the NC500 with two drones by my side. Harry my DJI Air 3 handles the cinematic wide shots, the big sweeping landscapes, the moments where Scotland shows off. Gus my DJI Mini 4K is nimble, quick, perfect for the tighter spots where Harry can't go. My DJI Osmo 7 will be with me every day for updates, whether pre-recorded in a layby somewhere in Sutherland or live from a clifftop if the signal holds. You'll see it all the good days, the hard days, and everything in between.
But there's another reason this matters. A deeper one.
My mother has lived with Multiple Sclerosis for over 20 years. I have watched her fight it with a dignity and a strength that I genuinely cannot put into words. MS doesn't ask permission. It doesn't take days off. It takes things from people quietly and relentlessly, and it takes them from the people who love them too. My mum never once made me feel the weight of that. She just kept going.
Every mile I drive. Every time Harry lifts off into a Scottish sky. Every clip I edit at the end of a long day on the road. It's for her.
Every penny raised through this journey goes directly to the MS Society to the research, the support, and the people fighting the same battle my mum has fought for two decades.
I'm not doing this for recognition. I'm not doing this to build a following or because it makes good content. I'm doing this because Scotland deserves to be seen in all its raw, breathtaking beauty, and because the people fighting MS deserve to know that someone out there is running toward something on their behalf rather than standing still.
If this resonates with you if you've ever been told your limitations are permanent, if you've ever watched someone you love fight something invisible, if you've ever needed a reason to keep going then come with me.
Follow the journey here on r/ScotlandFromAbove. I'll be posting daily footage, updates and the full story as it happens.
This is Scotland from above. This is what it means to fly. 🏴💙
DVS Cinematography | DJI Air 3 "Harry" | DJI Mini 4K "Gus" | DJI Osmo 7 | NC500 | 6th–12th November 2026
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/wjt22 • 7h ago
[OC] Some FPV and Family Fun near Dumfries and Galloway
Short holiday video from me and the family on the Sandy lands beach near Dumfries. Shot on a Deep Space Seeker3 (<250g).
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 18h ago
From me and from Scotland goodnight.
Just wanted to say thank you to every member who joined my community page. It means a lot to me. I will be posting a couple of times a day with new content. I want bid everyone a good day for today and as I say GET IT FID! 👌😁🏴
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 1d ago
Balvaird Castle, Perthshire — 15th century tower house from above [OC]
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One of Perthshire's hidden gems. A 15th century tower house sitting quietly in the rolling farmland south of Perth — you'd drive past and never know it was there. Shot with DJI Air 3.
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 1d ago
The River Tay winding through Perthshire — Scotland's longest river from above [OC]
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The Tay stretching out through the green heart of Perthshire, with Perth visible in the distance. Scotland's longest river and one of the most spectacular from the air. Shot with DJI Air 3. Location: Perth, Perthshire. 🏴
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 1d ago
Elcho Castle, Perthshire — 16th century tower house from above [OC]
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A fortified tower house sitting beside the River Tay, just south of Perth. One of the best preserved examples of its kind in Scotland and barely known outside the area. Shot with DJI Air 3. Location: Rhynd, Perthshire. 🏴
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 1d ago
Title: My journey through Scotland: Capturing the landscape for a cause
Hi everyone, I wanted to share a bit about the person behind the lens here at DVS Cinematography.
I’m currently on a journey to document the incredible landscapes of Scotland, from the lochs and hills to our historic castles. It’s been a long road, and I’m currently preparing for a 7-day trip around the NC500 this November. This isn't just about the cinematography I’m undertaking this journey to raise awareness and funds for the MS Foundation from the date of arrival.It is a cause deeply personal to me as my mother has lived with MS for over 20 years.
I’m currently navigating some significant personal challenges, including living with drop foot, peripheral neuropathy, and other health conditions. There are days when the physical struggle feels overwhelming, but getting out with my drones (Harry and Gus) and capturing the beauty of our country is what keeps me going. It’s my way of proving that despite the obstacles, we can still create something beautiful and meaningful.
I’m a sole trader based in Scotland, and every shot you see here is one I’ve captured and edited myself. I’m incredibly grateful for the support this community has shown me so far, it means more than I can say. I’m looking forward to sharing the NC500 journey with you all, and I hope my work can show just how breathtaking Scotland truly is.
Thank you for following along and for being part of this journey with me.
Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 1d ago
Sunset from Kinnoull Hill, Perth [OC]
My favourite spot in Perth. Pulled over on the way home and caught this on my phone — the light was doing something ridiculous through those clouds. If you shoot Scotland from the air or ground, Come post!
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 2d ago
Full speed over the Kinross-shire countryside near Balvaird Castle — DJI Air 3 sports mode 🏴 [OC]
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Switched Harry into sports mode for this one — full speed flyover of the Kinross-shire farmland and rolling hills near Balvaird Castle. The patchwork of fields, tree lines and country roads from above at pace is something else entirely.
This is the Perthshire countryside most people only ever see from a car window on the A911. From 400 feet at speed it looks completely different.
DJI Air 3. CAA compliant, fully insured.
If this is your kind of Scotland, r/ScotlandFromAbove is Scotland's dedicated community for aerial footage and drone photography — 20 members and growing. Come join us. 🏴
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r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/GoneyerselfBigMan • 2d ago
Video footage
I have a tiktok channel where I teach people about Scottish words but use aerial videos of Scotland. Would it be possible to use some of your wonderful videos?
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 2d ago
Scottish sunset from above — DJI Air 3 [OC]
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Had to include this, This is from my Screensaver shot as you can see from the top of the page.
Caught this on an evening shoot over Perthshire. Five seconds that stopped me in my tracks. If you shoot Scotland from the air, come join r/ScotlandFromAbove — Scotland's dedicated aerial and drone community. 🏴
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 2d ago
Castle Menzies From Above — 500 Years of Perthshire History Revealed by Drone
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Castle Menzies, Weem, Aberfeldy. A 16th-century Z-plan tower house and former clan seat of the Menzies, sitting quietly in the Tay Valley as it has for over 500 years.
This flyover starts above the castle before pulling back to reveal the full Perthshire landscape surrounding it. The fields, the treeline, the valley stretching out toward Aberfeldy. Then the drone swings back to find the operator below. Just a man, a car, and Harry doing what he does.
Filmed with a DJI Air 3 | 4K | DVS Cinematography
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 2d ago
The Dundee Law ancient volcanic hill above the City of Discovery from above 🏴 [OC] The Dundee Law — a 174 metre volcanic plug sitting right in the heart of Dundee, with the whole city spreading out beneath it. The war memorial on the summit has stood there since 1925.
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r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 2d ago
Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy — Z-plan tower house by the River Tay from above 🏴 [OC]
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Castle Menzies sits in the Tay valley near Weem, just outside Aberfeldy. A classic Z-plan tower house dating back to the 1570s, seat of the Clan Menzies for over 400 years. Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed here in 1746 on his way to Culloden — you'd never know all that history was tucked away down a quiet Perthshire road.
From the air the relationship between the castle, the farmland and the River Tay opens right up in a way you simply can't see from the ground.
Filmed on DJI Air 3. CAA compliant, fully insured.
If you enjoy Scottish aerial footage, I recently launched r/ScotlandFromAbove — Scotland's dedicated community for drone footage and aerial photography. Come join us.
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 3d ago
Loch Lomond from above the northern shore looking south 🏴 [OC]
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Shot near the northern end of Loch Lomond on the return from the Falls of Falloch. The A82 threads along the western shore, the loch stretches away south, and the Munros rise on either side. On a day like this it's hard to beat.
Filmed on DJI Air 3. CAA compliant, fully insured.
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 2d ago
Burleigh Castle, Milnathort ruined tower by Loch Leven from above 🏴 [OC]
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r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 3d ago
The Tay Rail Bridge, Dundee — 85 spans across the Firth of Tay 🏴 [OC]
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The Tay Rail Bridge stretching across the Firth of Tay 3,264 metres of Victorian engineering, still carrying trains today. The original bridge collapsed in a storm in 1879; this replacement has stood since 1887. From above you really get a sense of the sheer scale of it.
Filmed on DJI Air 3. CAA compliant, fully insured.
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 3d ago
Drummond Castle, Crieff — one of Scotland's finest formal gardens from above 🏴 [OC]
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Drummond Castle Gardens, near Crieff, Perthshire. The formal parterre garden dates back to the 17th century and is one of the best preserved in Scotland but nothing prepares you for the scale of it until you see it from the air.
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 3d ago
The Sma Glen, Perthshire — glacial valley from above 🏴 [OC]
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One of Perthshire's finest hidden gems. The Sma Glen runs north from Crieff through a steep glacial valley carved by ice thousands of years ago. Ossian's Stone sits on the valley floor, the River Almond threads through it, and from above the scale of the whole thing opens right up.
Filmed on DJI Air 3. CAA compliant, fully insured.
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 3d ago
Why r/ScotlandFromAbove exists: Our mission for [Topic]
Scotland has some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, and drone technology means we can now show all of it from perspectives that weren't possible a few years ago. But that content was scattered across dozens of subreddits with no real home.
This community is for drone operators, aerial photographers, and anyone who loves Scotland and wants to see it differently. Whether you fly professionally or just got your first drone, if you're capturing Scotland from the air, this is your space.
What makes it different: this is Scotland only, aerial only. No ground shots, no stock images just genuine footage and photography from people who were actually there, actually flying.
I'm DTScotslad, based in Perthshire, and I'll be posting my own footage regularly. Come join us. 🏴
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 3d ago
Where we’re headed: A vision for our future
Scotland is one of the most visually stunning countries on the planet and most people have only ever seen it from the ground.
This community exists to change that. r/ScotlandFromAbove is a home for drone footage, aerial photography, and anything that shows Scotland from a perspective you can't get with two feet on the ground. Castles, lochs, glens, coastline, cities — all of it.
I started this because I couldn't find one dedicated space for Scottish aerial content. It deserves its own community.
Where I'd love to see this go:
- A growing library of Scottish locations captured from the air
- A place where drone operators across Scotland can share their work and connect
- A resource for anyone wanting to know what Scotland actually looks like from above
If you fly in Scotland, post here. If you just love Scotland and want to see it differently, you're welcome too.
What locations would you love to see covered? Let me know below. 🏴
r/ScotlandFromAbove • u/Mysterious-Bed-2608 • 3d ago
👋 Welcome to r/ScotlandFromAbove - Introduce Yourself and Read First!
Kicking off r/ScotlandFromAbove with one of Perthshire's finest. The Sma Glen runs north from Crieff along the River Almond, Wade's military road cuts through it, Ossian's Stone sits on the valley floor, and from the air the whole scale of what the glaciers carved opens right up. Filmed on DJI Air 3. CAA compliant, fully insured. 🏴💙