Your pictures of Scotland 11 - 18 September

18 September 2020

News image — Linda Robertson from Longniddry discovered the Smoo cave in Durness on a staycation last week. "What a wonderful site to behold," she said.

Linda Robertson Smoo cave in Durness — Linda Robertson from Longniddry discovered the Smoo cave in Durness on a staycation last week. "What a wonderful site to behold," she said.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 4 and 11 September. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC's rules regarding photographs which can be found here.

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Anne Patterson Pine marten — A pine marten was Anne Patterson's "surprise guest" in her garden in Inverness. She said it was a lovely treat to see the animal so close.

Fiona Macdonald Dundee — Dundee's Strawberry Bank in a picture from Fiona Macdonald.

Mary McClymont Coldingham Bay sunrise — Mary McClymont caught the sunrise at Coldingham Bay in the Borders just as the sun was rising, proving the early bird catches the... best pictures.

Glyn Booton Phone box on the move — End of an era: Glyn Booton was on his way to photograph the Queen of Scots steam train when he captured another great icon of its time on its journey to self-isolation along the A702.

Andy Nicholson Rainbow in glen — Andy Nicholson was out on a favourite walk on Craig Fonvuick above Killiecrankie looking up Glen Girnaig when he photographed this scene. He said the rainbow brought out the colours of the heather.

Joe Fitzpatrick peacock butterfly and a bumblebee — Two's company as a peacock butterfly and a bumblebee shared some space on a sedum plant in Joe Fitzpatrick's garden in Glenrothes.

Barney Strachan Horse and rider at Whiting Bay — A horse and rider got the beach at Whiting Bay on Arran all to themselves as the evening sun sparkled on the water.

Ian Barnes Mull of Kintyre sunset — "Like a huge fire" is how Ian Barnes from Lendalfoot describes this pic of the sun setting over the Mull of Kintyre, showing Ailsa Craig.

Rosie McGeachan Highland coo calf — "I'm not sharing". This cheeky face was caught chowing down on his lunch at Pollok Park by Rosie McGeachan from Glasgow.

Linda Hutton Titan crane from the Clyde — Linda Young from Dunfermline took a trip doon the watter in Glasgow in her RIB and passed the majestic Titan Crane which is 100 years old this year.

Gregor Watson Gallus squirrel meets a beagle — "Oi - got any peanuts?" is what this gallus squirrel might be saying to Boss the beagle in a garden stand-off last week in Avonbridge, Falkirk. Gregor Wilson was there to witness the confrontation.

Allan Moore Hide and seek in the woods — Two-year-old Daniel plays hide-and-seek in the bushes at his local park in Renfrew. His dad Allan tells us he had been asking to go there from the minute he woke up at 07:00, even in the rain.

Kevin Strachan Croc in the River Tay — This vision made Kevin Strachan look twice at the River Tay in Perth. Luckily, he had his camera ready to capture the "snap".

Graham Fraser Light trails in Glasgow on a wet night — Glasgow on a dreich night may be quiet and gloomy, but it's beautiful too, as seen by Graham Fraser.

Stuart Beattie West Highland way — Stuart Beattie spotted this solo hiker on the West Highland Way passing Buchaille Etive Mor, in a picture he calls "96 miles of memories".

Stephen Regel Kinlochmoidart mouse — Stephen Regel from Nottinghamshire must have been very quiet to not startle this little guy at Kinlochmoidart who was sniffing out some berry treats.

Andrew Bunyan Seilebost beach on the Isle of Harris — It must be lucky to find a double rainbow and a near-deserted beach and Andrew Bunyan found both at Seilebost beach on the Isle of Harris.

Alan Fraser The Italian garden at Glamis Castle — Italian job: the Italian garden at Glamis Castle looks ready to star in its own movie - shot by Alan Fraser during a trip to visit relatives in the area.

Sam Ross Sandend beach surfers — It's not the USA. But there's definitely surfin' going on at Sandend beach on the Moray coast. Sam Ross caught these surfers, if not the wave, on a holiday to Cullen.

Carl Taylor Bracklinn Falls, Callander — Carl Taylor took this chilling picture at Bracklinn Falls in Callander just as the mist was coming down.

Joel Liwanag Happy pebble in Kinlochleven — A happy message from this painted pebble found by Joel Liwanag from Edinburgh on a marble bench after a long and tiring hike in Kinlochleven.

William Cameron Loch Linnhe — Bill Cameron from Lochaber is a lucky man. He got to see this stunning view of the remains of the old fort of Fort William at Loch Linnhe at sunset.

Melissa Rarity Autumn tree — Melissa Rarity from Ayr pretty much captured autumn in this one pic of a stunning tree in Fairlie Glen.

Kim Gibson Stag at Kingshouse Hotel in Glencoe — How accommodating of this stag to wander into Kim Gibson's shot from the Kingshouse Hotel in Glencoe just at the right time.

Callum Kerr NHS Spitfire — Callum Kerr spotted the "NHS Spitfire" on Thursday as it toured Scotland's hospitals to show appreciation for workers' efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jane Sayliss Seal in Gruinard Bay in Wester Ross — Jane Sayliss spent hours watching the seals in Gruinard Bay, Wester Ross. She said this one seemed to wave at her before baring its teeth.

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