Your pictures of Scotland: 29 July-5 Aug

5 August 2022

News image — Stac Lee in the St.Kilda archipelago photographed from the cruise boat Hirta by Morris Macleod. The summit is covered with thousands of gannets.

Morris Macleod Stac Lee in the St Kilda achipeligo — Stac Lee in the St.Kilda archipelago photographed from the cruise boat Hirta by Morris Macleod. The summit is covered with thousands of gannets.

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Sorley Johnston Otter near Hillswick in Shetland — Sorley Johnston said this guy near Hillswick in Shetland was otterly surprised when he disturbed its meal of a freshly caught crab.

Michael O'Kane Brough of Deerness. — Michael O'Kane said it was his sixth visit to Orkney, but first visit to Brough of Deerness.

Andrew Comrie Tall Ship Glenlee and the Riverside Museum taken from PS Waverley — Tall Ship Glenlee and the Riverside Museum taken from PS Waverley by Andrew Comrie.

Victor Tregubov Luss private garden — Victor Tregubov said: 'I believe this is the case when the house and the garden are inseparable,' about this private garden in Luss.

John M Dawson Stockbridge — John M Dawson took this picture of the entrance to the old Stockbridge Market in Edinburgh, saying "the market is no longer there unfortunately".

David Watssman Alness — David Watssman took a stroll around the local pond in Alness, and "gasped at the sheer spectacle of colour and texture laying in wait".

Connor McKinnie Pair of white-tailed eagles calling from a hillside during a boat trip on the Sound of Raasay. — Connor McKinnie took this incredible picture of a pair of white-tailed eagles calling from a hillside during a boat trip on the Sound of Raasay.

Graham Rosie Loch Na Keal,in Mull. — Catch me if you can: Graham Rosie took this picture of oystercatchers on the shores of Loch Na Keal in Mull.

Ian Nicholas Glasgow bridge — Ian Nicholas captured all the colours in this Glasgow bridge.

Ross McLennan Red squirrel — Ah nuts: Ross McLennan caught this fabulous moment when a red squirrel dropped its acorn at Argaty in Doune.

Amy Gutteridge Old high church, Inverness — Amy Gutteridge took this view of the Old High Church in Inverness.

Peter Wilkinson Beaver — Peter Wilkinson took this incredible picture on the River Almond in Perthshire, of a "Momma" beaver having a pamper grooming session on the bank before the kits came out to play.

Ross Tetlow North Uist — Ross Tetlow took this photograph of a meadow full of flowers and poppies on North Uist.

Jillian Neil Kelpies — Jillian Neil's photograph of the Kelpies in Falkirk makes it look like its mane was blowing in the wind

Valerie Pegler Auchterarder — Valerie Pegler came across this lovely contrasting scene while out on a bike ride near Auchterarder.

Dave Gibson Eshaness, Shetland — Dave Gibson looking north from Eshaness Lighthouse on Shetland.

Lindsey Mainds Ormiston, East Lothian — Lindsey Mainds' 10-year-old daughter, Grace, loves this rope swing next to the wheat fields opposite her house in Ormiston, East Lothian.

Ian Pirrie The Bass Rock taken from Seacliff Harbour — Ian Pirrie took this shot of the Bass Rock from Seacliff Harbour.

Aimee Rush Luskentyre beach — Aimee Rush took this picture of her children enjoying the warm weather this week on holiday in the Isle of Harris at Luskentyre beach.

John Inglis Duart Castle — John Inglis captured a moody Duart Castle from the ferry en route to Mull.

Darren McAllister Albert Quay in Aberdeen Harbour — Darren McAllister took this great shot from Albert Quay in Aberdeen Harbour

Jim McCumesty Woodpecker at Morton Loch in Tentsmuir Forest, Fife — Jim McCumesty was hoping to photograph red squirrels at Morton Loch in Tentsmuir Forest, Fife, so was surprised by this cheeky woodpecker taking their hazelnuts.

John Donnelly The Bad Step near Loch Coruisk, Skye — John Donnelly having lunch on the Bad Step near Loch Coruisk, Skye.

Allan Pettigrew The beach at Rackwick bay in Hoy — Allan Pettigrew took this photo while walking on the beach at Rackwick bay in Hoy.

Jenny Mill Caves of Caiplie — Jenny Mill said she came across the amazing caves of Caiplie when walking the Fife Coastal Path. She said: "They look like they belong in Arizona or the Grand Canyon instead of Scotland."

David Francis Bow Fiddle Rock taken at sunrise — David Francis took this incredible picture of Bow Fiddle Rock at sunrise.

Mark Coles Frank at Glasgow Central Station — Mark Coles bumped into Frank at Glasgow Central Station where he was collecting money on the concourse for an ex-servicemen’s charity.

Andrew White Glamis Country Fair and Horse Trials — Andrew White took this picture of his niece, Lorna, competing at Glamis Country Fair and Horse Trials. As a result she has now qualified for Badminton next year.

Gordon Mckechnie Crinan Canal — Gordon Mckechnie said he could only imagine how bad the midgies must be at this otherwise idyllic waterside house by the Crinan Canal.

Lesley Wortley The Waverley departing Ayr harbour — Lesley Wortley saw a lot of people enjoying their trip on the Waverley as it departed Ayr harbour.

Jim Innes The Musselburgh Festival — Jim Innes watched a beach gallop as part of the Musselburgh Festival

Steven Neish A hungry seal in Fraserburgh — Steven Neish saw a hungry seal travel from fisherman to fisherman along the Fraserburgh coast in search of an easy meal.

John McQuade River Clyde — John McQuade captured the lines and curves of the River Clyde in black and white.

Tommy Stuart 15 month old, Betty — Tommy Stuart said he managed to snap his 15-month-old daughter, Betty, as she caught her first sight of a plane as they waited for their flight from Tiree to Glasgow.

Joyce Grieves A hare at Findo Gask Tibbermore — Joyce Grieves saw this hare washing its face at Findo Gask in Tibbermore.

Hazel Thomson Swan on Spynie Loch — Hazel Thomson said this swan was glowing in the evening sun as it snuggled down on Spynie Loch.

William Johnston The Black Linn Falls in the Hermitage in Dunkeld — William Johnston said The Black Linn Falls in the Hermitage in Dunkeld look like a scene out of a medieval fantasy.

Liz Rodger East Haven beach in Angus — In the shadows: Liz Rodger said the setting sun gave this shadow on East Haven beach in Angus.

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