Your pictures of Scotland: 8-15 July

15 July 2022

News image — Moon landing: "An osprey, taken near my cottage at Loch Riddon, Argyll and Bute," says Douglas Maclauchlan.

Douglas Maclauchlan Osprey and moon — Moon landing: "An osprey, taken near my cottage at Loch Riddon, Argyll and Bute," says Douglas Maclauchlan.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 8 and 15 July.

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Keith Nicoll Squirrel — Red alert: "A young squirrel at Eskrigg nature reserve, Lockerbie," says Keith Nicoll.

Ricky Greenhowe Saltire in sky — Cross purpose: Saltire in the sky over Aberdeen, as spotted by Ricky Greenhowe.

Chris Shelbourn Gannets — Birds eye view: Gannets off Lerwick, courtesy of Chris Shelbourn.

Holly Parker Cameron Flowers — Flower power: "The gorgeous Dumfries House walled gardens in Ayrshire," says Holly Parker Cameron.

Sorley Johnston Ships off Shetland — Little and large: "We often get oil rig support vessels like this one sheltering near the house in Sandness, Shetland," says Sorley Johnston. "Passing in front is the relatively tiny Snolda which serves the nearby island of Papa Stour."

Glenys Norquay Juvenile tawny owl — A wee head turner: "I was thrilled to see this juvenile tawny owl, wide awake on a very warm afternoon, near Duddingston Loch in Edinburgh," says Glenys Norquay.

Andrew Salt Lights in bottles — Light entertainment: "An illuminated plastic bottle display that runs between three floors next to a stairwell within the McManus Art Gallery Museum in Dundee," says Andrew Salt. "It's a very impressive art installation."

Anne Allen Beavers — Eager beavers: "I couldn't sleep, too hot, so was out the door with camera at 5am," says Anne Allen. "Thrilled to come across these beavers at River Almond."

Lee Middleton Bee on thistle — Thistle do nicely: "A bee near my home in Dunlop, East Ayrshire, while walking our dogs," says Lee Middleton.

Peter Wilkinson Osprey — The eyes have it: "Whilst out photographing wildlife in Perthshire, this osprey glided silently straight over my head towards the loch to seek out its next meal," says Peter Wilkinson.

Neil Buchanan Heart-shaped rock — A heart of stone: A view north towards Tomintoul from East Meur Gorm Craig, loved by Neil Buchanan.

Catherine Mackinnon Shinty — Getting some stick: "Fast action at Beauly shinty club," says Catherine Mackinnon. "They call it the 'clash of the ash' and it’s not for the faint-hearted."

Liz Reid Dog's nose and flowers — Sniffer dog: "Woody likes to smell the lovely flowers when he’s out for walkies," says Liz Reid.

Kate Arrow People jumping at beach — Leap year: "Colin, Alasdair and Daphne having school holiday fun at Findhorn beach," says Kate Arrow.

Duncan MacRae Hare — Ear I am: "Orkney hares in our garden," says Duncan MacRae.

Andrew Pennington Offshore wind turbine jackets — Impressive line-up: "Taken from the Cromarty Ferry, offshore wind turbine jackets stored at the Port of Nigg," says Andrew Pennington.

Tamsin Swait Dogs — Cross breed? "My two German Shorthaired Pointers in the West Highlands whilst on holiday there," says Tamsin Swait. "They look to be making the X in the Scottish flag."

Scott Pryde Loch Fyne — A Fyne view: Looking at the loch from Old Castle Lachlan, courtesy of Scott Pryde.

Joe Buchanan-Wollaston Seal on rock on Loch Fyne — ... and another Fyne view: "Big seal or small rock?" This is the question posed at Loch Fyne by Joe Buchanan-Wollaston.

Georgina Furrie Dog's toys washed and hung up to dry — A dog's life: "It was a Poppy’s toys and blankets wash day," says Georgina Furrie.

Aston Phillips Roe deer through lens — A telescopic sight: "I captured this deer through my telescope on the Forvie National Nature Reserve," says Aston Phillips.

Pete Lang Pete Lang — Blurred lines: "The Royal Scot northbound passing through the leafy suburbs of Edinburgh," says Pete Lang.

Rosie McGeachan Peacock — Proud moment: "A peacock at Glasgow's Tollcross Park," says Rosie McGeachan. "It was amazing to see the bird in the park wandering around."

Victor Tregubov Yacht as Bass Rock — Rocking the boat: Yachting past Bass Rock, courtesy of Victor Tregubov.

Clare Rae Jellyfish — Beach trails: "A stranded jellyfish on the beach in St Andrews," says Clare Rae.

Graham Farley Water of Leith — Go with the flow: "I took this shot of the Water of Leith during a morning walk to Dean Village," says Graham Farley.

Kirsty Cleland Seafood platter — Something fishy going on: "Great sunny day exploring Skipness on a day trip from Arran," says Kirsty Cleland.

Alan McIntosh Radio controlled car track — A remote location: "The official opening of the Dunfermline District Radio Car Club radio controlled car track near Cardenden," says Alan McIntosh. "We had outstanding weather."

Kirsty Forsyth Alpaca — Alpaca snack: "We loved meeting the animals at Bellevue Farm at Blackwaterfoot, Arran," says Kirsty Forsyth. "The alpaca with clover was our favourite."

Morag Cordiner Tarlair open air pool — Rock pool: "The disused Art Deco building at the Tarlair lido in Macduff which is about to be restored," says Morag Cordiner. And you can read more about the project here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-62065212

Jacki Gordon Funny image of man's beard and lawn mower toy — Taking it on the chin: "With the sun shining, my partner and I had some mower fun," says Jacki Gordon.

Wilma Marshall Boat at sunset — Floating an idea: "We were unsure if this ship was floating on the water or in the sunset clouds," says Wilma Marshall of this shot captured off Banff.

Lindsey Mainds Paddle board — Anything but board: "I spent a lovely evening last paddle boarding at the Musselburgh Lagoons," says Lindsey Mainds.

Leigh Black Cloud — Unidentified fluffy object: "Caught this evening snap of strange almost UFO cloud shape above Kirriemuir," says Leigh Black.

Katrina Craig Sunbeams on Harris — Full beam: Isle of Harris looking towards Taransay, from Katrina Craig.

Ailie Surtees People in shade at Trnsmt Festival — Bright idea: "Lots of people sheltering from the heatwave, under the trees at TRNSMT Festival," says Ailie Surtees.

Donna Wallace Sunset at Brimmond Hill in Aberdeenshire — Sunning up that hill: "Sunset on Brimmond Hill, Aberdeen, overlooking Bennachie," says Donna Wallace. "This was on the evening of the super moon."

Derek Cox Dog eating ice cream — Hot dog: "My 12-week-old puppy Hector on his first visit to South Queensferry on a lovely summer evening and enjoying the left overs of a vanilla ice cream," says Derek Cox.

Derek Cox Dog licking lips — ... so we had to ask if Hector enjoyed his treat, and that appears to have been a resounding yes.

Chris Kinsman Sunset — Red sky at night: "It was very brief but this sunset sky in Midlothian was stunning," says Chris Kinsman, to round off this week's impressive entries.

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