Publications
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"Camera Crisis" - Scuba Diver Magazine
Publication (Print & Online): May 2024
“When it comes to cameras there are many to choose from. From the small but mighty action cameras favoured by my divers to the considerably larger ‘professional’ DSLRs, choosing a camera is such a minefield. Why? Because you’re not just picking a camera, there’s also the underwater housing to consider as well, and they’re often more expensive, believe it or not.”
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"Back out with the paw patrol" - Digital Camera Magazine
Publication (Print): May 2024
“Ross McLaren concludes his guide to capturing the expressive nature and character of your pet dogs on their daily walks.”
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"Protecting Scotlands Coast" - Scuba Diver Magazine
Publication (Print & Online): April 2024
“Ross McLaren shines a spotlight on the pioneering work of the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), which has set up first a No Take Zone, and then a Marine Protected Area, off the west coast of Scotland.”
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"Loch & Load" - Scuba Diver Magazine
Publication (Print): April 2024
“Ross McLaren gives the lowdown on the diving on offer around Scotlands Loch Leven and Linnhe”
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"Out with the paw patrol" - Digital Camera Magazine
Publication (Print): April 2024
“Ross McLaren explains how to capture the expressive nature and character of your pet dogs on their daily walks.”
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"Snap Happy" - Scottish Diver
Publication (Print): March 2024
“Ross McLaren talks cameras in this edition of Scottish Diver and explains ‘more expensive’ doesn’t always mean ‘better photographs’…
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"Try a Winter Photo Walk" - Digital Camera Magazine
Publication (Print): February 2024
“Keep your eye in and get some shutter therapy during the shorter, colder days, says Ross McLaren”
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"Back to the Flow" - Scottish Diver Magazine
Publication (Print): January 2024
“Ross takes us on a trip back to Scapa Flow”
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"Teacher Goes Back To School" - Scottish Diver Magazine
Publication (Print): October 2023
“Ross went back to school to undertake an advance Nitrox course in preparation for a return to Scapa Flow.”
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"5 Top Tips for Underwater Photography in Murky Water" - Nature TTL
Publication (Online): October 2023
“We look at some top tips to help you make the most of your underwater photography in murky waters.”
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"Rolling in the Deep" - Digital Camera Magazine
Publication (Print): September 2023
“Ross’s 5 tips for underwater photography. From getting to know your gear to staying safe.”
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"Loch and Load" - Scuba Diver Magazine
Publication (Print): September 2023
Quick stop tour around Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe.
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"Stunning Photographs of Rare Wolffish You Won’t Believe Exist!" - Nature TTL
Publication (Online): July 2023
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"Night Diving Tips: How to Signal Your Buddy & Navigate in the Dark" - PADI
Published (Online): June 2023
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"6 Best Dive Sites in Scotland for Underwater Photography" - Nature TTL
Published (Online): June 2023
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"Learning to Dive in Cold Water and Its Unexpected Rewards" - PADI
Published (Online): May 2023
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" The Hidden Beauty of Scotlands Loch Long" - Scuba Diver Magazine (Online)
Published (Online): June 2023
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"Wildlife Wonders Found Underwater in Scotland’s Lochs" - Nature TTL
Published (Online): April 2023
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"Diving in Scotland, a Land of Underwater Surprises" - PADI
Published (Online): February 2023
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"Loch Fyne" - Scuba Diver Magazine
Published (Print) - January 2023
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"Loch Long" - Scuba Diver Magazine
Published (Print): December 2022
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"Underwater Scotland" - Outdoor Photography Magazine
Published (Print): September 2022
Selection of my favourite photos.
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" Diving Loch Leven" - Scubaverse
Published (Online): August 2022
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"So... When are you selling your dive kit?" - Fourth Element
Published (Online): August 2022
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"Diving Loch Long" - Scubaverse
Published (Online): June 2023
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"WHY CAMERAS DON’T TURN DIVERS INTO VANDALS!" - Divernet
Publication (Online): May 2022
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"NERVOUS JOURNEY FROM AUTO TO MANUAL" - Divernet
Published (Online): April 2022
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"Diving with a New Baby" - Divernet
Published (Online): March 2022
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"First Time on the Flow" - Scottish Diver Magazine
Published (Print): January 2022
Article about my first experience diving at Scapa Flow.
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"Underwater Photography in Scotland" - F-Stop
Published (Online): November 2021
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"Long Weekend in Scapa Flow" - Diver Magazine/Divernet
Published (Print/Online): October 2021
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"Scuba Divers Incredible Snaps of Stunning Marine Life in Scotlands Sea Lochs" - The Scottish Sun
Published (Online): August 2021
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"Loving Loch Carron" - Diver Magazine
Published (Print): August 2021
Article of my time diving Loch Carron as part of WET Expedition.
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"Scuba-Diver Photographs Scotland's Colourful Marine Life" - BBC News Online
Published (Online): August 2021
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"Set Fair For Cumbrae" - Diver Magazine
Published (Print): May 2021
Article looking at some of the dive sites around the Cumbrae islands.
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"It's a Fyne Day" - Diver Magazine/Divernet
Published (Print/Online): March 2021
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"Saving Arran" - Diver Magazine/Divernet
Published (Print/Online): February 2021
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"The Long Game" - Diver Magazine/Divernet
Published (Print/Online): January 2021
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"Scottish Star Turns" - Diver Magazine
Published (Print): December 2020
Article written for Diver Magazine on some of my personal favourite wreck dives in Scotland.
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"Theres no such thing as cold water, only unsuitable clothing!" - Fourth Element
Published (Online): November 2020
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"Going in Deep: Diving with Anxiety" - Fourth Element
Published (Online) October 2020
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"If You Can Dive in Scotland, You Can Dive Anywhere!" - Fourth Element
Published (Online): September 2020
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"He's Her Lobster" - Scottish Diver Magazine Article
Published (Print): June 2020
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" Diving with Anxiety" - Diver Magazine
Published (Print): February 2020