Win £100 and Showcase Your Work Across the UK & Ireland!

PicTours, the leading photography walking tour company for students, has just launched an exciting Phone Photography Competition open to students aged 12–18 across Scotland. With a £100 cash prize and national recognition on the line, this is a fantastic opportunity for young creatives to share their vision of Scotland through the lens of their smartphones.

🎯 What’s the Competition About?

The PicTours Student Photography Competition invites Scottish students to capture their surroundings — whether it’s a stunning Highland landscape, a candid city moment, or a creative close-up.

The only rule?
Photos must be taken on a smartphone. No DSLR or professional cameras allowed.

There are no restrictions on editing. Students can crop, filter, or stylise their images however they like. This contest is all about creativity, not expensive camera gear.

🏆 What’s the Prize?

• £100 cash prize for the winning photo
• Featured on the PicTours website and social media platforms, giving your photo exposure across Ireland and the UK

🗣 Why PicTours Started This Competition

“We want to see how young people see the world around them – and with the technology they already have in their pockets,” said Conor Mulloy, CEO of PicTours. “Whether it’s edited or raw, abstract or documentary, we’re looking for originality and creativity above all.”

PicTours is known for running smartphone photography tours for art classes in Edinburgh, helping students explore the city through a visual storytelling lens. This competition is a natural extension of that mission — to support creative expression in schools using everyday tools.

📝 How to Enter the PicTours Photography Competition

• Open to students aged 12–18 living in Scotland
• One photo per student – make it your best shot!
• Entries must be submitted through an art teacher at the student’s school
• Art teachers can request an entry form by emailing [email protected]
• Deadline: Friday, 27 June 2025

🎨 Why Schools Should Get Involved

This competition is a brilliant way for schools to promote:

• Creative thinking
• Digital arts skills
• Confidence in visual storytelling

Plus, it fits easily into school photography, art, or media classes without the need for expensive equipment.

📧 Contact

For entry forms or media enquiries, please contact:
📩 [email protected]

Get snapping, Scotland! This is your chance to show off your creative eye, win a prize, and be seen by audiences across the UK and Ireland.