Fiona McLean
@fionamclean.bsky.social
🇨🇦🏴 Canadian based in Scotland & BC
📷 Landscape photographer focusing on waterfalls, drone, ICM & macro
🥾Qualified hiking guide in Canada & UK
🌎 Tour operator & travel advisor
🚺 Advocate for women in photography & outdoor industry
📷 Landscape photographer focusing on waterfalls, drone, ICM & macro
🥾Qualified hiking guide in Canada & UK
🌎 Tour operator & travel advisor
🚺 Advocate for women in photography & outdoor industry
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Fiona McLean
@fionamclean.bsky.social
· Dec 2
Hi I’m Fiona! I was born and grew up in Canada to Scottish parents so have dual 🇨🇦-🇬🇧 nationality. I left Canada in 2000, have lived in the UK for 16 years w/ 6 of them in Scotland. I’m a hiking guide and photographer. I split my year btwn Edinburgh & Vancouver.
#hiking #travel #photographer #guiding
#hiking #travel #photographer #guiding
Happy World Tourism Day!
This year’s theme is “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” to highlight tourism’s transformative potential to bring about positive change.
This video shows some of the places where I take clients when they come on a trip with me in Scotland.
#visitscotland #scotland
This year’s theme is “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” to highlight tourism’s transformative potential to bring about positive change.
This video shows some of the places where I take clients when they come on a trip with me in Scotland.
#visitscotland #scotland
September 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Happy World Tourism Day!
This year’s theme is “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” to highlight tourism’s transformative potential to bring about positive change.
This video shows some of the places where I take clients when they come on a trip with me in Scotland.
#visitscotland #scotland
This year’s theme is “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” to highlight tourism’s transformative potential to bring about positive change.
This video shows some of the places where I take clients when they come on a trip with me in Scotland.
#visitscotland #scotland
You can also watch the podcast on @grantswinbournephotography.com YouTube channel.
Watch @fionamclean.bsky.social in the video edition of Landscape Photography World Podcast now on YouTube!
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Fiona McLean: Photography as a Tool for Environmental Change
YouTube video by Grant Swinbourne Photography
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August 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
You can also watch the podcast on @grantswinbournephotography.com YouTube channel.
It’s out!
My episode on the Landscape Photography World podcast has now been released.
Give it a listen on your usual podcast platforms or on Grant’s website at www.grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast
#landscapephotography #landscapephotographer #femalephotographer #dronephotography
My episode on the Landscape Photography World podcast has now been released.
Give it a listen on your usual podcast platforms or on Grant’s website at www.grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast
#landscapephotography #landscapephotographer #femalephotographer #dronephotography
Listen to @fionamclean.bsky.social on Landscape Photography World Podcast now where you get your podcasts or on grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast & youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography
August 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It’s out!
My episode on the Landscape Photography World podcast has now been released.
Give it a listen on your usual podcast platforms or on Grant’s website at www.grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast
#landscapephotography #landscapephotographer #femalephotographer #dronephotography
My episode on the Landscape Photography World podcast has now been released.
Give it a listen on your usual podcast platforms or on Grant’s website at www.grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast
#landscapephotography #landscapephotographer #femalephotographer #dronephotography
The episode is coming out tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Next on Landscape Photography World Podcast @fionamclean.bsky.social talks about the evolution of her photography
Listen next Wednesday where you get your podcasts or on grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast & youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography
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Listen next Wednesday where you get your podcasts or on grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast & youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography
youtu.be/Lu0W_CvxQwo?...
Episode 213 - Tailer
YouTube video by Grant Swinbourne Photography
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August 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The episode is coming out tomorrow. Stay tuned!
That’s a wrap for this year’s Edinburgh Festival.
The Tattoo finished on Saturday, the Festival finished yesterday, and the Fringe finishes today.
I missed most of it but got to take clients to see the pipers coming down the Royal Mile after their performance at the Tattoo.
#edinburgh #scotland
The Tattoo finished on Saturday, the Festival finished yesterday, and the Fringe finishes today.
I missed most of it but got to take clients to see the pipers coming down the Royal Mile after their performance at the Tattoo.
#edinburgh #scotland
August 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
That’s a wrap for this year’s Edinburgh Festival.
The Tattoo finished on Saturday, the Festival finished yesterday, and the Fringe finishes today.
I missed most of it but got to take clients to see the pipers coming down the Royal Mile after their performance at the Tattoo.
#edinburgh #scotland
The Tattoo finished on Saturday, the Festival finished yesterday, and the Fringe finishes today.
I missed most of it but got to take clients to see the pipers coming down the Royal Mile after their performance at the Tattoo.
#edinburgh #scotland
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums out there! ❤️
And big hugs to all those who have lost their mums and for whom this is a really difficult day 💔😔🫂
#mothersday #mothersday2025
And big hugs to all those who have lost their mums and for whom this is a really difficult day 💔😔🫂
#mothersday #mothersday2025
May 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums out there! ❤️
And big hugs to all those who have lost their mums and for whom this is a really difficult day 💔😔🫂
#mothersday #mothersday2025
And big hugs to all those who have lost their mums and for whom this is a really difficult day 💔😔🫂
#mothersday #mothersday2025
Hey women walkers & hikers!
Ever wondered what’s involved in Munro bagging? What gear/clothing you need? Or how to plan and prepare for it?
Then join the My First Munro free webinar on May 14th & 21st to find out.
tinyurl.com/4k26jzt4
#scotland #munros #scottishhighlands #hiking #hillwalking
Ever wondered what’s involved in Munro bagging? What gear/clothing you need? Or how to plan and prepare for it?
Then join the My First Munro free webinar on May 14th & 21st to find out.
tinyurl.com/4k26jzt4
#scotland #munros #scottishhighlands #hiking #hillwalking
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May 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Hey women walkers & hikers!
Ever wondered what’s involved in Munro bagging? What gear/clothing you need? Or how to plan and prepare for it?
Then join the My First Munro free webinar on May 14th & 21st to find out.
tinyurl.com/4k26jzt4
#scotland #munros #scottishhighlands #hiking #hillwalking
Ever wondered what’s involved in Munro bagging? What gear/clothing you need? Or how to plan and prepare for it?
Then join the My First Munro free webinar on May 14th & 21st to find out.
tinyurl.com/4k26jzt4
#scotland #munros #scottishhighlands #hiking #hillwalking
A little bit of urban ICM (intentional camera movement) from Montreal when I was there last September/October. I love how the modern architecture there lends itself so well to ICM.
#icm #intentionalcameramovement #longexposure #motionblur #abstract #femalephotographer #montreal #quebec #canada
#icm #intentionalcameramovement #longexposure #motionblur #abstract #femalephotographer #montreal #quebec #canada
April 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A little bit of urban ICM (intentional camera movement) from Montreal when I was there last September/October. I love how the modern architecture there lends itself so well to ICM.
#icm #intentionalcameramovement #longexposure #motionblur #abstract #femalephotographer #montreal #quebec #canada
#icm #intentionalcameramovement #longexposure #motionblur #abstract #femalephotographer #montreal #quebec #canada
Oops! I missed sharing this yesterday for Waterfall Wednesday.
I found this gorgeous little waterfall last summer while in northern Italy for a few days after a scouting trip in Slovenia and Croatia. It was one of my faves.
#waterfalls #waterfallphotography #longexposure #landscapephotographer
I found this gorgeous little waterfall last summer while in northern Italy for a few days after a scouting trip in Slovenia and Croatia. It was one of my faves.
#waterfalls #waterfallphotography #longexposure #landscapephotographer
April 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Oops! I missed sharing this yesterday for Waterfall Wednesday.
I found this gorgeous little waterfall last summer while in northern Italy for a few days after a scouting trip in Slovenia and Croatia. It was one of my faves.
#waterfalls #waterfallphotography #longexposure #landscapephotographer
I found this gorgeous little waterfall last summer while in northern Italy for a few days after a scouting trip in Slovenia and Croatia. It was one of my faves.
#waterfalls #waterfallphotography #longexposure #landscapephotographer
How gorgeous is the west coast of BC?! 🥰
March 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
How gorgeous is the west coast of BC?! 🥰
One of my favourite moments from the winter was an afternoon in mid-Jan spent at one of the beaches in Vancouver. It was just before sunset with the golden pink of the clouds above reflecting on the waves.
#icm #icmphotography #longexposure #landscapephotography #femalephotographer #vancouver
#icm #icmphotography #longexposure #landscapephotography #femalephotographer #vancouver
March 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
One of my favourite moments from the winter was an afternoon in mid-Jan spent at one of the beaches in Vancouver. It was just before sunset with the golden pink of the clouds above reflecting on the waves.
#icm #icmphotography #longexposure #landscapephotography #femalephotographer #vancouver
#icm #icmphotography #longexposure #landscapephotography #femalephotographer #vancouver
If you saw my last post where I asked about the difference between two similar looking images, here’s what made them different.
The NiSi True Color circular polariser. The first image was with the polariser, the second one was without it.
#longexposure #landscapephotography #femalephotographer
The NiSi True Color circular polariser. The first image was with the polariser, the second one was without it.
#longexposure #landscapephotography #femalephotographer
March 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
If you saw my last post where I asked about the difference between two similar looking images, here’s what made them different.
The NiSi True Color circular polariser. The first image was with the polariser, the second one was without it.
#longexposure #landscapephotography #femalephotographer
The NiSi True Color circular polariser. The first image was with the polariser, the second one was without it.
#longexposure #landscapephotography #femalephotographer
What’s the difference between these two images?
They were shot at exactly the same settings and I edited them exactly the same.
#scotland #longexposure #naturephotography #landscapephotography #femalephotographer #womenphotographers #nisiuk #canonuk
They were shot at exactly the same settings and I edited them exactly the same.
#scotland #longexposure #naturephotography #landscapephotography #femalephotographer #womenphotographers #nisiuk #canonuk
March 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
What’s the difference between these two images?
They were shot at exactly the same settings and I edited them exactly the same.
#scotland #longexposure #naturephotography #landscapephotography #femalephotographer #womenphotographers #nisiuk #canonuk
They were shot at exactly the same settings and I edited them exactly the same.
#scotland #longexposure #naturephotography #landscapephotography #femalephotographer #womenphotographers #nisiuk #canonuk
Seven years ago today we lost my mum to breast cancer. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of her and miss her ❤️🩹
#fuckcancer
#fuckcancer
March 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Seven years ago today we lost my mum to breast cancer. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of her and miss her ❤️🩹
#fuckcancer
#fuckcancer
We just had another earthquake in Vancouver at 5am PST. I was lying in bed about to get up. I thought at first it was a big truck driving by. Then I realized it was another earthquake, but not as strong or as long as the one a couple of weeks ago. This is becoming a bit too frequent! #vancouver #bc
March 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We just had another earthquake in Vancouver at 5am PST. I was lying in bed about to get up. I thought at first it was a big truck driving by. Then I realized it was another earthquake, but not as strong or as long as the one a couple of weeks ago. This is becoming a bit too frequent! #vancouver #bc
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Slava Ukraine
March 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Slava Ukraine
Love this! ☺️
In Portugal we are ordering Canadiano coffees and servers know exactly what we mean. 🇨🇦 ☕
March 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Love this! ☺️
Vancouver/BC peeps!
Help save the Vancouver Aquatic Centre its 50 metre pool.
Please sign the petition and spread it around to get as many signatures as possible before tonight's meeting between the City and the Parks Board.
More details below in comments.
chng.it/d2fPG6NJpm
#vancouver #bcpoli
Help save the Vancouver Aquatic Centre its 50 metre pool.
Please sign the petition and spread it around to get as many signatures as possible before tonight's meeting between the City and the Parks Board.
More details below in comments.
chng.it/d2fPG6NJpm
#vancouver #bcpoli
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February 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Vancouver/BC peeps!
Help save the Vancouver Aquatic Centre its 50 metre pool.
Please sign the petition and spread it around to get as many signatures as possible before tonight's meeting between the City and the Parks Board.
More details below in comments.
chng.it/d2fPG6NJpm
#vancouver #bcpoli
Help save the Vancouver Aquatic Centre its 50 metre pool.
Please sign the petition and spread it around to get as many signatures as possible before tonight's meeting between the City and the Parks Board.
More details below in comments.
chng.it/d2fPG6NJpm
#vancouver #bcpoli
Reposted by Fiona McLean
How realistic and sustainable is a boycott in a globalized economy, where American products and services are deeply ingrained in Canadians’ daily lives after decades of free trade? Journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams investigates: thewalrus.ca/buy-canadian/
February 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
How realistic and sustainable is a boycott in a globalized economy, where American products and services are deeply ingrained in Canadians’ daily lives after decades of free trade? Journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams investigates: thewalrus.ca/buy-canadian/
I would have loved to see people digging out their cars here 😁
February 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I would have loved to see people digging out their cars here 😁
Holy F*!! We just had an earthquake in Vancouver! The house has stopped shaking but I haven’t. That was super scary!! 😱
#vancouver #britishcolumbia #westcoastbestcoast #canada
#vancouver #britishcolumbia #westcoastbestcoast #canada
February 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Holy F*!! We just had an earthquake in Vancouver! The house has stopped shaking but I haven’t. That was super scary!! 😱
#vancouver #britishcolumbia #westcoastbestcoast #canada
#vancouver #britishcolumbia #westcoastbestcoast #canada
Reposted by Fiona McLean
Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.
February 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.
Reposted by Fiona McLean
Canada's wetlands are disappearing, and the time to act is now. Wetlands are crucial for fighting climate change and protecting wildlife. The Green Party is committed to protecting and restoring our wetlands for a healthier, more sustainable future. #ProtectWetlands
February 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Canada's wetlands are disappearing, and the time to act is now. Wetlands are crucial for fighting climate change and protecting wildlife. The Green Party is committed to protecting and restoring our wetlands for a healthier, more sustainable future. #ProtectWetlands
I’ve just spent a couple of weeks on Vancouver Island and took a much needed break from social media.
Here’s a video from a sunset ICM shoot ☺️
#canada #explorecanada #explorebc #westcoastbestcoast #vancouverisland #landscape #reflections #sunset #seascape #femalephotographer #womenphotographers
Here’s a video from a sunset ICM shoot ☺️
#canada #explorecanada #explorebc #westcoastbestcoast #vancouverisland #landscape #reflections #sunset #seascape #femalephotographer #womenphotographers
February 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I’ve just spent a couple of weeks on Vancouver Island and took a much needed break from social media.
Here’s a video from a sunset ICM shoot ☺️
#canada #explorecanada #explorebc #westcoastbestcoast #vancouverisland #landscape #reflections #sunset #seascape #femalephotographer #womenphotographers
Here’s a video from a sunset ICM shoot ☺️
#canada #explorecanada #explorebc #westcoastbestcoast #vancouverisland #landscape #reflections #sunset #seascape #femalephotographer #womenphotographers
Happy Burns Night!
Today we celebrate the 266th birthday of Robbie Burns, the Scottish Bard.
Hope you get to enjoy some haggis with tatties and ‘neeps tonight and maybe a wee dram of whisky 🥃
#burnsnight #robbieburns #scotland #visitscotland #scottishcastles #scotlandtravel #scottishhighlands
Today we celebrate the 266th birthday of Robbie Burns, the Scottish Bard.
Hope you get to enjoy some haggis with tatties and ‘neeps tonight and maybe a wee dram of whisky 🥃
#burnsnight #robbieburns #scotland #visitscotland #scottishcastles #scotlandtravel #scottishhighlands
January 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Happy Burns Night!
Today we celebrate the 266th birthday of Robbie Burns, the Scottish Bard.
Hope you get to enjoy some haggis with tatties and ‘neeps tonight and maybe a wee dram of whisky 🥃
#burnsnight #robbieburns #scotland #visitscotland #scottishcastles #scotlandtravel #scottishhighlands
Today we celebrate the 266th birthday of Robbie Burns, the Scottish Bard.
Hope you get to enjoy some haggis with tatties and ‘neeps tonight and maybe a wee dram of whisky 🥃
#burnsnight #robbieburns #scotland #visitscotland #scottishcastles #scotlandtravel #scottishhighlands