Publications

  • "Underwater Photography, Does it Have to be so Expensive?" - Diver Magazine

    Publication (Print & Online)

    “Ross McLaren always jokes that when he started diving, one expensive hobby spawned another in photography… but did it have to be that expensive? Do you really need to spend thousands of pounds to be able to capture good underwater images?”

    Article

  • "Down in the depths" - Digital Camera Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “They may be feared by swimmers, but Ross McLaren shows off another side of the incredible jellyfish.”

  • "Barrel Jellyfish (and Passenger)" - Scottish Wildlife

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross McLaren talks through his underwater photography journey.”

  • "Get low down with Highland cows" - Digital Camera Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross McLaren takes you tramping through the fields for a lesson in photographing these majestic herbivores.”

  • "Life in Litter" - Scuba Diver Magazine

    Publication (Print & Online)

    “Ross Mclaren inadvertently took a photo capturing marine life interacting with man-made rubbish, and it set him on a path that led him to looking at the environment around his marine life subjects in a different light.”

  • "Tis The Season to Go Diving" - Scottish Diver

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross is back in the water and enjoying some colourful night dives…”

  • "What Lies Beneath" - Digital Camera Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross McLaren heads beneath the ocean waves to discover what aquatic creatures you can photograph down there.”

  • "A disposable camera for the digital age" - Digital Camera Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross McLaren takes a trip down memory lane with Pocket Disco disposable lens.”

  • "Camera Crisis" - Scuba Diver Magazine

    Publication (Print & Online)

    “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.”

    Article

  • "Back out with the paw patrol" - Digital Camera Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross McLaren concludes his guide to capturing the expressive nature and character of your pet dogs on their daily walks.”

  • "Protecting Scotlands Coast" - Scuba Diver Magazine

    Publication (Print & Online)

    “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.”

    Article

  • "Loch & Load" - Scuba Diver Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross McLaren gives the lowdown on the diving on offer around Scotlands Loch Leven and Linnhe”

  • "Out with the paw patrol" - Digital Camera Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross McLaren explains how to capture the expressive nature and character of your pet dogs on their daily walks.”

  • "Snap Happy" - Scottish Diver

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross McLaren talks cameras in this edition of Scottish Diver and explains ‘more expensive’ doesn’t always mean ‘better photographs’…

  • "Try a Winter Photo Walk" - Digital Camera Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Keep your eye in and get some shutter therapy during the shorter, colder days, says Ross McLaren”

  • "Back to the Flow" - Scottish Diver Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross takes us on a trip back to Scapa Flow”

  • "Teacher Goes Back To School" - Scottish Diver Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross went back to school to undertake an advance Nitrox course in preparation for a return to Scapa Flow.”

  • "5 Top Tips for Underwater Photography in Murky Water" - Nature TTL

    Publication (Online)

    “We look at some top tips to help you make the most of your underwater photography in murky waters.”

    Article

  • "Rolling in the Deep" - Digital Camera Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    “Ross’s 5 tips for underwater photography. From getting to know your gear to staying safe.”

  • "Loch and Load" - Scuba Diver Magazine

    Publication (Print)

    Quick stop tour around Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe.

  • "Stunning Photographs of Rare Wolffish You Won’t Believe Exist!" - Nature TTL

    Publication (Online)

    Article

  • "Night Diving Tips: How to Signal Your Buddy & Navigate in the Dark" - PADI

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "6 Best Dive Sites in Scotland for Underwater Photography" - Nature TTL

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Learning to Dive in Cold Water and Its Unexpected Rewards" - PADI

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • " The Hidden Beauty of Scotlands Loch Long" - Scuba Diver Magazine (Online)

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Wildlife Wonders Found Underwater in Scotland’s Lochs" - Nature TTL

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Diving in Scotland, a Land of Underwater Surprises" - PADI

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Loch Fyne" - Scuba Diver Magazine

    Published (Print)

  • "Loch Long" - Scuba Diver Magazine

    Published (Print)

  • "Underwater Scotland" - Outdoor Photography Magazine

    Published (Print)

    Selection of my favourite photos.

  • "Diving Loch Leven" - Scubaverse

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "So... When are you selling your dive kit?" - Fourth Element

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Diving Loch Long" - Scubaverse

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "WHY CAMERAS DON’T TURN DIVERS INTO VANDALS!" - Divernet

    Publication (Online)

    Article

  • "NERVOUS JOURNEY FROM AUTO TO MANUAL" - Divernet

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Diving with a New Baby" - Divernet

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "First Time on the Flow" - Scottish Diver Magazine

    Published (Print)

    Article about my first experience diving at Scapa Flow.

  • "Underwater Photography in Scotland" - F-Stop

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Long Weekend in Scapa Flow" - Diver Magazine/Divernet

    Published (Print/Online)

    Article

  • "Scuba Divers Incredible Snaps of Stunning Marine Life in Scotlands Sea Lochs" - The Scottish Sun

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Loving Loch Carron" - Diver Magazine

    Published (Print)

    Article of my time diving Loch Carron as part of WET Expedition.

  • "Scuba-Diver Photographs Scotland's Colourful Marine Life" - BBC News Online

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Set Fair For Cumbrae" - Diver Magazine

    Published (Print)

    Article looking at some of the dive sites around the Cumbrae islands.

  • "It's a Fyne Day" - Diver Magazine/Divernet

    Published (Print/Online)

    Article

  • "Saving Arran" - Diver Magazine/Divernet

    Published (Print/Online)

    Article

  • "The Long Game" - Diver Magazine/Divernet

    Published (Print/Online)

    Article

  • "Scottish Star Turns" - Diver Magazine

    Published (Print)

    Article written for Diver Magazine on some of my personal favourite wreck dives in Scotland.

  • "Theres no such thing as cold water, only unsuitable clothing!" - Fourth Element

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "Going in Deep: Diving with Anxiety" - Fourth Element

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "If You Can Dive in Scotland, You Can Dive Anywhere!" - Fourth Element

    Published (Online)

    Article

  • "He's Her Lobster" - Scottish Diver Magazine Article

    Published (Print)

  • " Diving with Anxiety" - Diver Magazine

    Published (Print)