Your pictures of Scotland: 25 August - 1 September

News imageDavid Smith Hot air balloonsDavid Smith
This photo was taken by David Smith, who attended the Strathaven Balloon Festival on Saturday.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 25 August and 1 September. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk or via Instagram at #bbcscotlandpics

News imageMartin Kerr schoonerMartin Kerr
Martin Kerr was sailing on the west coast when he spotted this huge schooner going through the Sound of Luing.
News imageEric Niven Highland dancers competingEric Niven
Eric Niven from Dundee snapped these dancers competing for a prize at the Birnam Highland games last Saturday.
News imageAlex Grant Casper the dogAlex Grant
Casper enjoying a "dug's eye view" of the Cairngorms at the viewpoint, near Tomintoul.
News imageMary Robb Storm clouds gather at Aberdeen beachMary Robb
Mary Robb's granddaughter seems blissfully unaware of the dark storm clouds gathering as she played in the sand on the beach in Aberdeen.
News imageLiam Yule Neist PointLiam Yule
Liam Yule from Auchterhouse took this great shot while watching the sun set over Neist Point at the end of a week's holiday on Skye.
News imageStuart Sly Three bridgesStuart Sly
Of the many pictures sent in featuring the new Queensferry Crossing, this black and white shot by Stuart Sly stood out.
News imageDavid Grout Two peacocks at the Priory on the Isle of OronsayDavid Grout
David Grout from Biggar photographed these two peacocks at the Priory on the Isle of Oronsay.
News imageJanet Macleod Nosey cowJanet Macleod
This nosey cow was spotted by Janet Macleod from Oban having a peek over the fence near Cruden Bay.
News imageMike Wragg Bloodyfoots pathMike Wragg
The Bluidyfits or Bloodyfoots path, which goes from the west side of Glenrothes towards Kinglassie and Auchmuirbridge, was captured in all its glory by Mike Wragg.
News imageKenny christie Glencoe LochanKenny christie
Photographer Kenny Christie from Fort William is just visible in this stylistic shot of Glencoe Lochan.
News imageLouise Stenhouse hungry squirrelLouise Stenhouse
This hungry red squirrel was photographed by Louise Stenhouse from Cupar in Fife.
News imageCurtis Welsh Fireworks over EdinburghCurtis Welsh
Curtis Welsh from Melrose said it was well worth the climb up Salsbury Crags for this stunning image of Edinburgh on festival fireworks night.
News imageJon Davey Busker on Portobello beachJon Davey
A smiling busker takes his place on Portobello Prom for the eighth Big Beach Busk. Photograph by Jon Davey.
News imageRussell Frith Beecraigs Country ParkRussell Frith
Rory put his bike to one side and went off exploring on foot with dad and photographer Russell Frith in the forests at Beecraigs Country Park, near Linlithgow.
News imageToby Price sealToby Price
This seal pup was photographed by Toby Rice as he walked along Tyne Sands near Dunbar. He said after it posed for a photo, it continued on its way back down to the water to find its mother.
News imageIan Davidson Land yachtsIan Davidson
These land yachts were making the most of the conditions on the West Sands at St Andrews when they were snapped by Ian Davidson from Perth.
News imageWaqar Syed butterflyWaqar Syed
This impressive shot was captured at Queen's View by Waqar Syed as he walked with wife Tahseen and kids Sadiyah and Adil.
News imageIan Davidson St AndrewsIan Davidson
The 'Himalayas' putting green at St Andrews proves popular with those enjoying their own personal competitions on the hallowed turf, says photographer Ian Davidson.
News imagePatricia Critchley Ben NevisPatricia Critchley
Patricia Critchley from Fort William catches Scotland's highest and most famous peak shrouded in cloud.
News imageJack Burgess Mirror ManJack Burgess
Charlie Thomson enjoys the view of the Mirror Man statue at Loch Earn after a hill walk up St Fillans Hill.
News imageMike Irvine PuffinMike Irvine
Mike Irvine caught this puffin taking off from Sumburgh Head in Shetland.

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