Volunteer Opportunities at

THE HEBRIDEAN WHISKY FESTIVAL

5-12 September 2026

 and The Hebridean Whisky Festival is a multi-day, multi-location event run by a not-for-profit organisation. We are opening our doors to student photographers and videographers, to provide an opportunity to experience real live event capture.  This event celebrates the best of island spirits and culture, providing a vibrant, high-energy environment that is perfect for capturing dynamic corporate event photography and cinematic video content. Specifically, the event will cover tastings, distillery tours, dunnage warehouses, masterclasses, interviews, indoor and outdoor crowds, and live music.

We are looking for enthusiastic students to join us any day at any event to capture the essence of the festival—from the masterclasses to the “spirit” of the crowd, to build our digital media library. Shots may include anything such as closeups of whisky being poured, people enjoying themselves, and crowd shots. A list of desired shots will be provided prior to the event.

What we offer in exchange:

  • Media Pass Access: Get behind the scenes, from set-up before it begins, to each tasting, masterclass and music session. 
  • Free Entrance to Festival Finale, plus your choice of a branded Glencairn Tasting Glass or Festival T-shirt: A £30 value, this offers you free access and tastings at the Saturday, 12 Sept event at the Isle of Raasay Distillery, where spirits from all 8 distilleries will be on hand to sample. 
  • High-Level Exposure: Selected photos and videos will be featured on our official website and social media channels, with full credit provided to the creator during the Show’s social campaign and ongoing credit on the website.
  • Portfolio Pieces: Students will have access to a professional, high-end event to build their commercial portfolio.
  • Professional Reference: We are happy to provide a formal testimonial or LinkedIn recommendation upon successful completion.
  • The Experience: A chance to network within the Scottish hospitality and spirits industry, and gain experience in capturing a live event.

What we are looking for:

  • A keen eye for candid moments and detail.
  • Reliability and a professional attitude.
  • From the photographer, a quick turnaround for a small selection of “highlight” images for social media.
  • From the videographer, a final Highlights video for Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (desktop and mobile ratios).
  • From both, all unedited images and videos taken, for our media library.

Opportunities:

  • 5 September – North Uist Distillery, Benbecula
  • 6-7 September – Benbecula Distillery
  • 6 September – Tobermory Distillery, Isle of Mull
  • 8 September – Isle of Harris Distillery
  • 10 September – Isle of Tiree Distillery
  • 12 September – Festival Finale at Isle of Raasay Distillery

Volunteers must be 18 years or older.

For enquiries and to apply, send an email to [email protected] introducing yourself and why you want to volunteer. Please include a link to your portfolio or a few examples of your work. As you will be a volunteer representing the Hebridean Whisky Festival, successful candidates may be asked to provide a character reference.

 

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