Talented amateur photographers are being invited to showcase their skills with a camera, courtesy of a competition organised by Loch Lomond Shores.

The venue's annual photography competition has announced its return and will see amateur photographers invited to come along and take pictures anywhere at Loch Lomond Shores.

Those taking part can choose from the wide variety of shots on offer, including views of the loch, beaches, woodland, wildlife or even fun portraits.

The only rules are that the photographer gets creative and the picture has to be taken at Loch Lomond Shores.

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Audrey Calder, of Loch Lomond Shores, said: "We've been blown away by the many talented photographers who have entered in previous years and are excited to see the images submitted in this year’s competition. 

"We think we offer a great location for amateur photographers, and they've proved it time and again.  All we ask is that they make sure the image is taken here at Loch Lomond Shores – whether it’s in our woodland, on the loch within the bay, on our beaches or anywhere around the site – both inside and out. 

"They can focus on close-ups of wildlife, nature, structures, portraits – whatever they love taking pictures of!"

There are two categories for the competition – under 16 and over 16 – and it runs from Monday, January 22 until Monday, February 19.

The prizes for the under-16 competition are two child tickets for Treezone and an annual family season ticket for the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, valid from February 2024 to February 2025.

The prize for the over-16 competition is a £150 voucher for the Loch Lomond Leisure 2024 season, where the winner can use the voucher for tours or water sports.

A lucky winner will also receive an annual family season ticket for the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, valid from February 2024 to February 2025.

Entries should be uploaded to the photography competition section at lochlomondshores.com no later than Monday, February 19, along with contact details and category details.