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
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Camera Operator, Documentary, TV Work
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JUNE 2026 - Filming for Al Lee and Brit Rock Films on Ben Loyal as Franco Cookson completes a very hard route.

September 25, 2026 by Kirk Watson in Documentary, Drone Filming, Drone filming Scotland

Drone filming on Ben Loyal in the far north of Scotland for Alastair Lee and BritRock Films, helping tell the story of Franco Cookson’s four-year journey to climb But Nothing Is Lost, E12 7a.

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September 25, 2026 /Kirk Watson
Ben Loyal, Franco Cookson, Alastair Lee, BritRock Film Tour, BritRock Films, Journey to the End of the Ego, But Nothing Is Lost, E12 7a, Scottish climbing, trad climbing, rock climbing, climbing film, adventure film, outdoor film, Scottish Highlands, Sutherland, Highlands of Scotland, mountain filming, climbing cinematography, camera operator, drone operator, drone filming, aerial filming, aerial cinematography, drone cinematography, timelapse, adventure cinematography, outdoor cinematography, film production, Perfect View Productions
Documentary, Drone Filming, Drone filming Scotland
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JUNE 2026 - A Different Kind of Drone Job: Seabird Surveying on Sule Skerry

September 17, 2026 by Kirk Watson in Drone Filming, Drone filming Scotland

A very different kind of drone job, heading four hours into the North Atlantic from Orkney to survey the huge seabird colonies of Sule Skerry and Sule Stack. Flying a DJI Matrice from a moving boat, photographing thousands of puffins and gannets, and visiting one of the most remote lighthouses in Britain.

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September 17, 2026 /Kirk Watson
Sule Skerry, Sule Stack, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland, Scottish Islands, drone operator, drone pilot, aerial filming, aerial photography, drone survey, DJI Matrice, seabird survey, seabirds, puffins, Atlantic puffins, gannets, Northern gannets, NatureScot, HiDef Surveying, wildlife survey, wildlife conservation, bird monitoring, bird photography, lighthouse, Sule Skerry Lighthouse, remote Scotland, Scottish wildlife, North Atlantic, marine wildlife, Perfect View Productions
Drone Filming, Drone filming Scotland
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FEBRUARY 2026 - Filming Beluga Lagoon’s New Music Video in Scotland – A Mesolithic Adventure

crannog centre
March 13, 2026 by Kirk Watson in Camera Operator, Drone Filming, Filming Music

Behind the scenes filming Beluga Lagoon’s new Mesolithic-era music video across Scotland. From crafting Stone Age props indoors during wild Highland weather to shooting atmospheric scenes in Smoo Cave, ancient forests, rivers and the Scottish Crannog Centre.

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March 13, 2026 /Kirk Watson
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Camera Operator, Drone Filming, Filming Music
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SEPTEMBER 2025 - NBC Travel Show Filmed in Scotland – Drone & Gimbal Work at Loch Lomond’s Cameron House

October 16, 2025 by Kirk Watson in Camera Operator, Drone filming Scotland, Drone Filming

Behind the scenes of an NBC travel show filmed at Scotland’s five-star Cameron House Hotel. Drone and gimbal work across Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle, and the Royal Scotsman train — a luxury shoot with a great Scottish crew.

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October 16, 2025 /Kirk Watson
NBC Network, Scotland filming, Loch Lomond, Cameron House Hotel, drone pilot Scotland, aerial cinematography, travel show, NBC travel series, Inveraray Castle drone, Royal Scotsman train, Scottish film crew, Stromash Films, behind the scenes Scotland, luxury travel show, Perfect View Productions
Camera Operator, Drone filming Scotland, Drone Filming
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