Your Stunning Scotland Photos from 8 to 15 May

Explore a diverse collection of Scotland photos submitted between 8 and 15 May, featuring stunning landscapes, wildlife, and memorable moments captured by contributors across the country.

Your Pictures of Scotland

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

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"I captured the beautiful misty reflections on Airthrey Loch as the sun was rising whilst working nightshift at the University of Stirling," says Nicola Ryrie.

Nicola Ryrie Ducks on a pond on a misty morning, with trees reflected in the water. — Mist opportunity: "I captured the beautiful misty reflections on Airthrey Loch as the sun was rising whilst working nightshift at the University of Stirling," says Nicola Ryrie.

"Gannet in flight over the North Sea at Seacliff beach, North Berwick," says Graham Christie.

Graham Christie A gannet in flight over a deep blue sea. — "Gannet in flight over the North Sea at Seacliff beach, North Berwick," says Graham Christie.

"Was lucky to catch the the Waverley arriving into Largs," says Sylvia Watson. "Always a lovely sight to see."

Sylvia Watson The boat 'Waverley' sailing through water, with its famous black, white and red funnels, and bunting and flags, with hills in the distance, under a cloudy blue sky. — "Was lucky to catch the the Waverley arriving into Largs," says Sylvia Watson. "Always a lovely sight to see."

"Two Canada goslings, one shared focus," says Jacki Gordon at James Hamilton Heritage Park in East Kilbride.

Jacki Gordon Two small yellow and brown Canada goose goslings, taken from the side, looking in the same direction. — Goosey gander: "Two Canada goslings, one shared focus," says Jacki Gordon at James Hamilton Heritage Park in East Kilbride.

"My wife and I enjoyed a trip to the isle of Mull and can highly recommend visiting the village of Tobermory," says Alex Mackintosh. "The colourful buildings make it a very photogenic place to stay."

Alex Mackintosh Colourful buildings - including blue, yellow and pink - on a bright sunny day, with lobster pots out of focus in the foreground. — "My wife and I enjoyed a trip to the isle of Mull and can highly recommend visiting the village of Tobermory," says Alex Mackintosh. "The colourful buildings make it a very photogenic place to stay."

"Two of Shetland's youngest and possibly cutest residents," enthuses Richard Fleming.

Richard Fleming Two small white lambs in a field, both have black eye patch markings and well as black markings on legs. — "Two of Shetland's youngest and possibly cutest residents," enthuses Richard Fleming.

The very yellow view towards the Ochil Hills, near Auchterarder, from Peter Xu.

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Peter Xu Yellow oilseed rape field in the foreground, with green hills and houses in the distance, under a cloudy sky. — The very yellow view towards the Ochil Hills, near Auchterarder, from Peter Xu.

"A young seal posing for the camera on the Isle of May," says Michelle McKenna Stewart. "I snapped this whilst on a visit with friends from East Kilbride Camera Club."

Michelle McKenna Stewart A young seal lounging on seaweed-covered rocks. — Rock star: "A young seal posing for the camera on the Isle of May," says Michelle McKenna Stewart. "I snapped this whilst on a visit with friends from East Kilbride Camera Club."

"I took this photo from inside Tantallon Castle and loved that Bass Rock looked to be in the heart of Scotland," says Diane Williamson.

Diane Williamson Bass Rock, a majestic island in the sea, photographed through a dark craggy frame. — "I took this photo from inside Tantallon Castle and loved that Bass Rock looked to be in the heart of Scotland," says Diane Williamson.

A puffin at Treshnish Islands, Lunga, taken by Walid Hassan.

Walid Hassan A puffin flight, with several small fish in its beak, its wings are outstretched, and it has bright orange webbed feet. — A puffin at Treshnish Islands, Lunga, taken by Walid Hassan.

"Enjoyed a lovely weekend in Pitlochry and ventured to the Queen's View," says Ryan Gearing.

Ryan Gearing A view along a lake with hills and trees either side under a cloudy blue side. — "Enjoyed a lovely weekend in Pitlochry and ventured to the Queen's View," says Ryan Gearing.

"We were enjoying a spot of bird watching near Oban recently in the peaceful surrounds of Glaceriska Bay when an otter popped up in and started fishing right in front of us," says Iain Dewar. "Each time it landed a catch a pair of gulls and a crow kept harassing it. A split second after taking this shot the crow snatched the fish right out of the otter's mouth and made of with it, pursued by the two gulls. The otter just kept on fishing. No peace for anyone wanting a quiet lunch there."

Iain Dewar An otter and birds including gulls on a rocky seaweed-covered shoreline. — Packed lunch: "We were enjoying a spot of bird watching near Oban recently in the peaceful surrounds of Glaceriska Bay when an otter popped up in and started fishing right in front of us," says Iain Dewar. "Each time it landed a catch a pair of gulls and a crow kept harassing it. A split second after taking this shot the crow snatched the fish right out of the otter's mouth and made of with it, pursued by the two gulls. The otter just kept on fishing. No peace for anyone wanting a quiet lunch there."

"It was a dreich day at Loch an Eilein near Aviemore," says David Hatton.

David Hatton Three people under a black umbrella in amongst trees and green foliage. — Umbrella organisation: "It was a dreich day at Loch an Eilein near Aviemore," says David Hatton.

"Poppy enjoyed some lunch on top of Schiehallion, as a reward for her climb," says David Hay.

David Hay A brown dog with its tongue out at the top of a hillside, with a vast expanse of hills and water in the distance. — Top dog: "Poppy enjoyed some lunch on top of Schiehallion, as a reward for her climb," says David Hay.

Kinnoull Hill Tower on the outskirts of Perth, from Kevin Hamill.

Kevin Hamill An old tower nestled on the side of a hillside, in among trees, with hills in the far distance. — Kinnoull Hill Tower on the outskirts of Perth, from Kevin Hamill.

"I took this photograph whilst teaching a powerboating course out of Largs," says Howard Fisher. "A seal climbed into a tender and was enjoying some sunbathing."

Howard Fisher A seal in a grey dinghy on water, next to an orange buoy which says 'KEEP OFF', with houses in the distance. — "I took this photograph whilst teaching a powerboating course out of Largs," says Howard Fisher. "A seal climbed into a tender and was enjoying some sunbathing."

"Proud mum with her ducklings," says Dean McCabe of Perth.

Dean McCabe A duck walking behind two small fluffy ducklings on green grass. — "Proud mum with her ducklings," says Dean McCabe of Perth.

"Late evening fishing," says Victor Tregubov at Knapps Loch.

Victor Tregubov Silhouette of a fisher in a boat with a fishing road on a still loch in the evening, behind the silhouette of a small bit of land and branches protruding from the water. — "Late evening fishing," says Victor Tregubov at Knapps Loch.

"I had to tiptoe past this dozy wee lamb while out for a run in the Tiree sunshine," says Douglas Samson.

Douglas Samson A lamb asleep with its head on a grass verge, with fencing and sea in the distance. — "I had to tiptoe past this dozy wee lamb while out for a run in the Tiree sunshine," says Douglas Samson.

"It was a gorgeous sunny evening that helped this fun photo, with the top of the sunlit Wallace Bandstand in the background looking like a party hat sitting perfectly on Spud's head," says Elena Reid at Nairn Links.