Rural Community Gateway

In 2007, we launched the Rural Gateway's first photo competition. The success of the competition exceeded our expectations - it seems that there are many very talented photographers who use the Rural Gateway! Take a look at our Photo competition 2007 archive to see the winners and best submissions.

In 2008, the competition is bigger and better. We've got six themes, with closing dates staggered throughout the year. We're also delighted to have a special competition for young photographers - you'll find more details below.

Check out the Photo competition 2008 archive for winners and best submissions so far.

Details of themes

In 2008, we will have six themes. You’ll find details of the themes below, with closing dates for each. You can submit in advance for each theme, but please note that no entries will be considered for a theme after its closing date.

We will be announcing a winner and runner up for each theme within a couple of working days of the closing date. At the end of each theme we will also publish a gallery, featuring the best of the submissions for that theme.

Themes

January – February 2008
My favourite place in rural Scotland
What’s your favourite place in rural Scotland? Send us your photos of the places that inspire you – and don’t forget to tell us why they are so special.
Closed 29th February 2008

View My Favourite Place in Rural Scotland gallery

March – April 2008
Working away in rural Scotland
Subjects for this theme could include working on your farm, for a school course, in the garden, in your local business or on a community project. Whatever work you do, we want to see your photos!
Closed 29th April 2008

View Working Away in Rural Scotland Gallery

May – June 2008
Going wild in rural Scotland
Have you captured a great wildlife shot? We’d love to see what animals, birds, trees and plants you’ve come across – whether in the wilderness or in your back garden.
Closed 29th June 2008

View Going Wild in Rural Scotland Gallery

July – August 2008
Action and adventure in rural Scotland
Mountain climbing, snowboarding, team sports, windsurfing – there are loads of activities going on in rural Scotland. And an adventure doesn’t have to be climbing a munro, it could be something more unusual or on a smaller scale. Be creative – and send us your dynamic photos.

View Action and Adventure in Rural Scotland Gallery

Closed 28th August 2008 

September – October 2008
Gatherings and happenings in rural Scotland
Send us your photos from Highland Games, agricultural shows, music festivals, food festivals, book festivals, school fetes, any kind of interesting gathering or happening you like!
Closed 30th October 2008

November – December 2008
Characters and craic in rural Scotland
People are one of the best things about rural Scotland, and we want to see your photos of interesting individuals, colourful characters and folk getting the craic*.
*Craic is fun, enjoyment, gossip, light-hearted mischief.
Closing date 15th December 2008

Prizes

The winner of each competition theme will receive a £15 Amazon voucher to spend online. The runners up will receive a £5 Amazon voucher.

The overall prize will be decided by an online poll at the end of the year. The winner of Rural Gateway Photo of the Year 2008 will win a luxury hamper full of great Scottish produce.

Calling all young photographers

This year we are also running a special competition for young people. At the end of the year we will be announcing a winner, and two runners up, from submissions made to any of our six themes throughout the year.

The first prize will be a £50 Amazon voucher, the second prize will be a £25 Amazon voucher and the third prize will be a £10 Amazon voucher. The closing date for this competition is 15th December 2008. Photographers must be 18 or under on 15th December 2008.

The same Terms and Conditions apply. Remember to put your age on your submission to be considered for the special young photographer prize.

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