Kirk Watson

Drone Operator & Camera Operator | Scotland

BAFTA-winning drone operator, aerial cinematographer and camera operator based in Scotland, specialising in film, television and commercial productions. Operating DJI Inspire 3 X9 and specialist drones, with extensive experience filming across Scotland, the UK and internationally.

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AUGUST 2026 - Drone pilot for Rhone Clothing at Alladale Estate, Scottish Highlands

alladale wilderness reserve
October 15, 2026 by Kirk Watson in Corporate films, Drone filming Scotland

A brilliant few days filming with American clothing brand Rhone at Alladale Estate in the Scottish Highlands. Working alongside a fantastic crew, I captured aerial footage with the DJI Inspire 3 for their fashion campaign and social media content. Beautiful scenery, Highland cows, plenty of laughs and one of those shoots that was simply a pleasure from start to finish.

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October 15, 2026 /Kirk Watson
Kirk Watson, Rhone Clothing, Rhone Fashion Shoot, Drone Operator Scotland, Aerial Cinematographer, DJI Inspire 3, Alladale Estate, Alladale Wilderness Reserve, Scottish Highlands, Fashion Photography, Fashion Film Production, Drone Filming Scotland, Behind the Scenes, Stramash, Perfect View Productions, Commercial Filming Scotland
Corporate films, Drone filming Scotland
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JUNE-JULY 2026 - Naked and Afraid, Seven Weeks Filming in Bulgaria for Discovery Channel

October 14, 2026 by Kirk Watson in Camera Operator, Documentary, TV Work

Seven weeks filming Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid in the Bulgarian wilderness, working as a camera operator and Shooting Producer/Director. From challenging locations and long filming days to an incredible international crew, here's a behind-the-scenes look at the experience.

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October 14, 2026 /Kirk Watson
Naked and Afraid, Discovery Channel, Battle Back Productions, Bulgaria, Naked and Afraid Bulgaria, Kirk Watson, Shooting Producer Director, Shooting PD, Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Sony FX6, Wildlife Filming, Survival Television, Survival Show, Reality Television, Documentary Filming, Factual Television, Television Production, Behind the Scenes, Film Crew, Location Filming, Wilderness Filming, Adventure Television, Outdoor Filming, International Filming, British Camera Operator, Scottish Camera Operator, Perfect View Productions, TV Production Bulgaria, Infrared Night Vision, Remote Camera Systems, Survival Challenge, Television Cinematography
Camera Operator, Documentary, TV Work
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MAY 2026 - Socceraid with Olly Murs

September 14, 2026 by Kirk Watson in Camera Operator, Documentary, TV Work

A week on the road filming Olly Murs for Soccer Aid for UNICEF, shooting and editing daily content as he cycled, rowed and ran his way around the country raising money for a brilliant cause.

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September 14, 2026 /Kirk Watson
Soccer Aid, UNICEF, Olly Murs, Camera Operator, Shooting PD, Filmmaker, Videographer, Video Editor, Sony FX3, Gimbal Operator, TV Production, Broadcast Television, Behind the Scenes, Location Filming, UK Film Crew
Camera Operator, Documentary, TV Work
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FEBRUARY 2026 - Filming a Commercial at Royal Dornoch Golf Club | Drone Operator Scotland

Royal Dornoch golf course
April 02, 2026 by Kirk Watson

Aerial filming across the Scottish Highlands, from sunrise at Loch Ness to calm morning light over Royal Dornoch Golf Club, working with an international crew on a commercial production.

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April 02, 2026 /Kirk Watson
Drone Operator Scotland, Drone Pilot Scotland, Aerial Cinematography Scotland, Commercial Filming, Behind the Scenes, Scottish Highlands, Royal Dornoch, Loch Ness, DJI Inspire 3, 8K Drone Filming, Cinematic Drone, Landscape Filming
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OCTOBER 2025 - Jules and Greg's Wild Swimming coming in 2026:)

January 20, 2026 by Kirk Watson in TV Work

Behind the scenes filming Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim across the south of Scotland for BBC Scotland, working on second camera and drone through lochs, rivers and coastal locations.

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January 20, 2026 /Kirk Watson
Jules and Greg’s Wild Swimming, Wild Swimming, BBC Scotland, BBC iPlayer, BBC, Scottish Borders, Scotland, Scotland in Autumn, Behind the Scenes, Location Filming, TV Production, Film Crew, Drone Filming, Cinematography, Cold Water Swimming, Outdoor Swimming, Loch Swimming, River Swimming, Sea Swimming
TV Work
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SEPTEMBER 2025 - Drone filming with Guy Martin on The British Train That Changed the World

October 25, 2025 by Kirk Watson in Drone Filming, TV Work

Behind the scenes drone filming with Guy Martin for Channel 4’s The British Train That Changed the World, marking 200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.

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October 25, 2025 /Kirk Watson
Guy Martin, Channel 4, The British Train That Changed The World, Drone Filming, Aerial Cinematography, Stockton and Darlington Railway, Railway 200, Drone Pilot UK, Mavic 3 Pro Cine, Mini 5 Pro Drone, British Rail History, TV Documentary Filming, North East England, Heritage Filming, Behind the Scenes
Drone Filming, TV Work
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