Your pictures of Scotland: 19 - 26 July

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A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 19 to 26 July. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk.

News imageChris Reekie Children fipping hair in the seaChris Reekie
Bel and Lilly cooling down in the sea off Elie beach in Fife. Picture taken by Chris Reekie.
News imageHannah Wall Woman in the Cromarty FirthHannah Wall
Hannah Wall sent in this photo of an evening swim in the Cromarty Firth.
News imageDanny Cameron Photo of the sky taken from the Scottish Dark Sky ObservatoryDanny Cameron
Danny Cameron, who took this photo, is a volunteer at the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory on the northern edge of the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park near Dalmellington where he lives.
News imageNatalie Murray University of Stirling campusNatalie Murray
Natalie Murray sent in this photo of the campus at the University of Stirling looking gorgeous without the students.
News imageMangela Coia The "blind tunnel"Mangela Coia
The "blind tunnel" is the road tunnel which carries Darnick Street under the Glasgow to Cumbernauld railway line. The blind tunnel is now controlled by traffic lights at either end but for years it was a case of a leap of faith. Mangela Coia took this photo.
News imageThomas Andy Branson Man looking at Staffa's columnsThomas Andy Branson
Staffa's spectacular columns are made of a dark grey rock called basalt that formed from a lava flow 60 million years ago, says Thomas Andy Branson.
News imageEoin Jenkins Skeleton scarecrowEoin Jenkins
This is one of the many entrants in the Ross of Mull Gala Scarecrow Competition. The picture was taken just outside Bunessan, isle of Mull, by Eoin Jenkins from Stirling.
News imageSylvia Beaumont Pony on summit of North Berwick Law looking towards the Bass RockSylvia Beaumont
Sylvia Beaumont took this photo of an Exmoor pony on the summit of North Berwick Law admiring the scenery that includes the Bass Rock.
News imageFiona Smith Auchingarrich wildlife park near Comrie, PerthshireFiona Smith
Fiona Smith took this at the Auchingarrich wildlife park near Comrie, Perthshire. She liked the contrast in clouds with the beautiful hills in the background.
News imageIan Edwards LighthouseIan Edwards
Ian Edwards took this photo whilst sailing from Craighouse on Jura to Tayvallich. A beautiful sunny day and a great sail.
News imageJacki Mactaggart Fields near St Monans church in the East Neuk of FifeJacki Mactaggart
Jacki Mactaggart took this on a beautiful sunny day walking through fields towards St Monans church in the East Neuk of Fife.
News imageKevin Klein Lightning over EdinburghKevin Klein
Kevin Klein captured lightning over Edinburgh on Wednesday morning at 03:27am. It's taken from Calton Hill. . "You can see Arthur's Seat and the rest of Holyrood Park on the left.," he said.
News imageGosia Tyma McCallum Kilt Rock waterfall on the Isle of SkyeGosia Tyma McCallum
Gosia Tyma McCallum took this at Kilt Rock waterfall on the Isle of Skye, before catching the ferry from Uig to Lochmaddy.
News imageNeil McRobie People enjoying the sun in EdinburghNeil McRobie
Neil McRobie joined half of Edinburgh for lunch in the park during the heatwave.
News imageBrian Cairns The Queensferry CrossingBrian Cairns
Brian Cairns took this photo of the Queensferry Crossing on a cycle from Linlithgow to Edinburgh via Winchburgh and Cramond.
News imagePaul Thompson Steak piesPaul Thompson
Paul Thompson, from Manchester, bought 16 "rather excellent" steak pies from the Pathhead Bakery in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway. He says: "We take in English-language students from all over the world and we make it a cultural experience too. Tonight our two Italian boys will be being educated and next week two Spanish girls will enjoy the same."
News imageRussell MacSorley View of Stirling from the Wallace MonumentRussell MacSorley
Russell MacSorley took this picture overlooking Stirling on Saturday while enjoying a visit to the Wallace Monument.
News imageDavid McErlane Rhinos crossing road at Blair Drummond Safari ParkDavid McErlane
David McErlane had to stop for a rhino crossing at Blair Drummond Safari Park.
News imageColin McCormack Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival on SaturdayColin McCormack
Colin McCormack and his wife Alison, friends Nick and Frances (and Radio Scotland’s Vic Galloway) were blessed with fab weather at the Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival on Saturday.
News imageAndrew Martin Biking around the Torridon mountain biking circuitAndrew Martin
A hot and sunny day on the bike around the famous Torridon mountain biking circuit. Picture taken by Andrew Martin from Inverness.
News imagePaul Carroll Loganair flight taking off from the runway on Barra beachPaul Carroll
Paul Carroll from Glasgow took this photo while on holiday. It's the Loganair flight from Barra to Glasgow taking off from the runway on the beach.
News imageMartin Geddes View from seaplane over Loch LomondMartin Geddes
Martin Geddes took this picture from the seaplane over Loch Lomond. He says: "Fantastic view up the loch to Ben Lomond. Couldn’t have asked for better weather."
News imageMichael Stewart Massed pipe bands at Stonehaven Highland GamesMichael Stewart
Michael Stewart took this photo of the front row of pipers of the massed pipe bands at Stonehaven Highland Games on Sunday.
News imageBryan Wark Man on jet skiBryan Wark
Bryan Wark captured this action shot off Largs.
News imageAlli Mcmahon A deer keeping cool and hydrated at GlencoeAlli Mcmahon
Keeping cool and hydrated at Glencoe. This was taken by Alli Mcmahon.
News imageDavid Wilkinson Blackness CastleDavid Wilkinson
David Wilkinson took this picture of Blackness Castle on the eastern fringe of the Falkirk area this week. It's known as "the ship that never sailed". It's easy to see why from this aerial view.
News imageGeorge S Brown Greenbank Gardens sculptureGeorge S Brown
George S Brown visited Greenbank Gardens in the south side of Glasgow and came across this marvellous sculpture.

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