Thursday 29 April to Thursday 6 May 2010. Shared accommodation. Limited spaces.

The inner Hebridean island of Eigg is one of the Small Isles and is owned by the islanders themselves through a Heritage Trust. With a size of only 9 km. x 5 km and a population of about 80, it has a special character of its own. There is no public transport and visitors are not allowed to take cars, so that means anyone wishing to explore the island must do so on foot, although a taxi service is usually available. There are plenty of subjects for the photographer, from the spectacular beach at Lairg Bay, overlooking the Isle of Rum, to lush woodland and an old colonial style mansion. This is a wonderful location, but participants must be prepared to walk up to five miles some days, so will need to be reasonably fit.

As there are no hotels on Eigg, we will be staying at a well-appointed converted barn. The accommodation is hostel style and will be for our exclusive use. It is on shared room basis, as no singles are available. Meals will be self catered basis, but we will have the services of a cook. The cost is for accommodation and workshop fee only and there will be an additional charge for the actual cost of food on a shared basis, calculated at the end of the trip.

This trip is in conjunction with Iain McGowan, who knows the island intimately, having visited numerous times, both alone and with photographic groups. Eigg is reached by ferry from Arsaig or Mallaig. There is a train service to Mallaig, or alternatively it is possible to drive to either location and leave your car.

Price £390 (deposit £100). Limited places.

Price is for accommodation, (shared room with one or more persons), and workshop fee only. Cost of meals will be calculated on a cost share basis at the end of the week. Travel and ferry costs are excluded.