CANT Take Pics

[oldfart]

ok recent post London no pics. Visited Holmwood House today in Glasgow its a National Trust for Scotland property and was told they dont allow photography in any of thier properties, anybody else came across this??

 

[IanC_UK]

Thats rubbish as far as im aware, they dont allow commercial photography unless agreed before the visit, and they are funny about the copyright of the pics you take while there, but a ban on photography is completely counter productive!

 

[IanC_UK]

Actually just found this, photos indoors are not allowed, i guess thats to stop flash photography and in case you are casing the gaff to rob it ! lol

Q. Where can I take photographs?

A. We welcome amateur photography out-of-doors at our properties. We regret that photography is not permitted indoors when houses are open to visitors. The use of mobile phones with built-in cameras is also not permitted indoors.

However, at most properties special arrangements can be made for interested amateurs (as well as volutary National Trust speakers, research students and academics) to take interior photographs by appointment outside normal opening hours.

Requests to arrange a mutually convenient appointment must be made in writing to the property concerned. Not all properties are able to offer this facility and those that do may make an admission charge (including Trust members).

All commercial photography and fliming requests must be channelled through the Broadcast and Media Liaison Officer. Telephone 01793 817400.

 

[mho]

The national trust have a very nasty contract for you to sign, It has been a topic here before when an outing to a NT place was arranged. A search should reveal it.

 

[Matt Charlton]

Yeah it was one of the ones I tried to organise, we cancelled it in the end up. They wanted us to sign over ownership of all photos taken to them.....I don't think so

We were going to go to fountains abbey, went to bolton abbey instead (not national trust) and took boatloads of photos and had a grand day out.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13397

was the thread.

A lot of the old houses and halls don't allow photography inside - national trust or not. I presume because of the reasons mentioned by Ian.

 

[oldfart]

it does seem a ludicrous situation. Could it possibly be that some of sites are not worth visiting lol Its £5 for an adult & £4 for a child not exactly cheap. I was going to take out a family card but once found out you couldnt take photos, i thought whats the piont.

If its for security reasons, that really makes no sense. Most house's have picture post cards of exhibits. If they charge to enter i'm sure the could pay a security guard or a good alarm system.

ps i was going to visit Pollok House next week but is another Trust property but think i'll stick to the Burrell Collection its free & photography is welcome. I've got loads of pics of Pollok House but before it was taken over by National Trust... phew

 

[mole2k]

I've never had any problems at national trust properties, I regularily use tripods there too.

 

[Ewan]

Actually just found this, photos indoors are not allowed, i guess thats to stop flash photography and in case you are casing the gaff to rob it ! lol

Q. Where can I take photographs?

A. We welcome amateur photography out-of-doors at our properties. We regret that photography is not permitted indoors when houses are open to visitors. The use of mobile phones with built-in cameras is also not permitted indoors.

However, at most properties special arrangements can be made for interested amateurs (as well as volutary National Trust speakers, research students and academics) to take interior photographs by appointment outside normal opening hours.

Requests to arrange a mutually convenient appointment must be made in writing to the property concerned. Not all properties are able to offer this facility and those that do may make an admission charge (including Trust members).

All commercial photography and fliming requests must be channelled through the Broadcast and Media Liaison Officer. Telephone 01793 817400.

Print that out I say and take it with you next time you go.