Peter is a Scottish photographer and filmmaker based in Denmark. He was Photographer to the First Minister of Scotland from 2014 - 2018 and has worked on several winning political campaigns. He has also worked on award winning brand campaigns for the Scottish whisky and tourism industries. Peter’s work has appeared in The Guardian, The Herald, The Sunday Herald, The National, The Times, Die Zeit, Olive Magazine and more, and he has contributed to various books, including; Butterfly Rammy, Inspired by Independence and The Hebridian Kitchen. Much of Peter’s politcal work is held in a permanent collection at The National Library of Scotland.







“Peter McNally has the kind of political access most journalists at a party conference can only dream of. The freelance photographer, who cut his teeth shooting music, came to prominence in 2014 as he travelled the country photographing the “Yes” campaign to leave the UK. When Nicola Sturgeon took over the SNP leadership he was brought in not only to produce press photos—many of which have become iconic images—but to provide an intimate record of what the party hoped would be a defining moment in it and Scotland’s history. 

— Dominic Hinde, Spectator Magazine


“If you want a photographer or videographer to capture the natural raw beauty of a person, place or product in an aesthetic that is understated yet remarkably striking, this is your guy. Can’t recommend him enough always a pleasure to work with.” 

— Jennifer Robertson, Founder and Owner of SPEY (Whisky Magazines Best Global PR Agency 2022 & 2023)