Your Pictures of Scotland

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 24 April and 1 May.

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"A swan just about to take off," said Michaela Murray who took this photo at Golden Loch fishery, Perthshire.

Michaela Murray A swan flying above a body of water with the water splashing around it. — "A swan just about to take off," said Michaela Murray who took this photo at Golden Loch fishery, Perthshire.

Rhona Graham sent in this photo taken at Rotten Rock in Burghead.

Rhona Graham Silhouette of a cyclist riding along a cliff edge at sunset, with the sun glowing behind the bike and the sea in the background. — Rhona Graham sent in this photo taken at Rotten Rock in Burghead.

Karen Ritchie captured this photo of a lovely sunset at Portpatrick Harbour in Dumfries and Galloway.

Karen Ritchie Wide view of a calm coastal harbour at dusk, with rocky shore in the foreground, still water reflecting pastel sky, and a small lighthouse and buildings on the horizon. — Karen Ritchie captured this photo of a lovely sunset at Portpatrick Harbour in Dumfries and Galloway.

"My sleepy eyes struggled to take in the amazing sunrise reflections through the mist at Eglinton Loch near Kilwinning in North Ayrshire," said Hugh Maxwell from Darvel.

Hugh Maxwell Misty lake at dawn with trees reflected in still water beneath a soft pink and blue sky. — "My sleepy eyes struggled to take in the amazing sunrise reflections through the mist at Eglinton Loch near Kilwinning in North Ayrshire," said Hugh Maxwell from Darvel.

Keith Valentine took this photo of downhiller Drew Carter at this year's Innerleithen downhill practice.

Keith Valentine A Mountain biker wearing red overalls and a red helmet racing downhill through a forest trail, kicking up dust between trees. — Keith Valentine took this photo of downhiller Drew Carter at this year's Innerleithen downhill practice.

"My son Daniel deciding what to do about this lump of rock on a beautiful sunny morning on Donmouth Beach, Aberdeen," said Ian Adamson.

Ian Adamson A Young boy standing at the shoreline, looking down at a rock as gentle waves wash over wet sand on a calm, bright day. He is wearing blue wellies and a tweed bodywarmer. — "My son Daniel deciding what to do about this lump of rock on a beautiful sunny morning on Donmouth Beach, Aberdeen," said Ian Adamson.

Aileen sent in this photo taken in Tarbert overlooking Loch Fyne from the new viewing platform.

Aileen Gilies Harbour scene framed by a wooden viewing panel, looking out over fishing boats and masts beneath a cloudy sky. — A Fyne view: Aileen sent in this photo taken in Tarbert overlooking Loch Fyne from the new viewing platform.

Hazel Younger from Inverness visited Luskentyre beach with her Westie pup Ceitidh.

Hazel Younger Small white dog wearing a red harness sniffs the sand on a quiet beach, with gentle waves, turquoise sea, and low mountains under a blue sky. — Hazel Younger from Inverness visited Luskentyre beach with her Westie pup Ceitidh.

Zoe Smith sent in this photo of some Cherry Blossoms in full bloom in Dawson Park in Broughty Ferry.

Zoe Smith The path through a park lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom, their pink flowers arching overhead as people walk beneath. — Zoe Smith sent in this photo of some Cherry Blossoms in full bloom in Dawson Park in Broughty Ferry.

There have been a lot of cherry blossom photos this week. Here is another sent in by Anton Immink taken on a riverside walk in Stirling.

Anton Immink Pink cherry blossom branches overhanging a calm river, with green fields and a hilltop monument in the distance under a clear blue sky. — There have a lot cherry blossom photos this week. Here is another sent in by Anton Immink taken on a riverside walk in Stirling.

"After sunrise everything was bathed in a beautiful light, including this delicate dandelion," said Marie-Pierre Garroway who sent in this photo taken at Cathkin Braes.

Marie-Pierre Garroway Close-up of a dandelion seed head glowing in warm sunlight, standing in grass with soft, golden light and blurred trees in the background. — Marie-Pierre Garroway sent in this photo taken at Cathkin Braes. "After sunrise everything was bathed in a beautiful light, including this delicate dandelion," she said.

A week of lovely sunrises included this picture from Bow Fiddle Rock near Portknockie sent in by Stephen Dixon from Fort William.

Stephen Dixon Sun setting through a natural rock arch over the sea, with dark cliffs silhouetted against a deep orange and purple sky. — A week of lovely sunrises included this picture from Bow Fiddle Rock near Portknockie sent in by Stephen Dixon from Fort William.

This photo shows a tractor sowing carrots near Bridge of Earn in Perth and Kinross. Sent in by Hamish Spencer-Nairn.

Hamish Spencer-Nairn An aerial view of a tractor with large red wheels ploughing curved rows across a large field, creating sweeping patterns in the soil. — This photo shows a tractor sowing carrots near Bridge of Earn in Perth and Kinross. Sent in by Hamish Spencer-Nairn.

Lorna Donaldson sent in this photo taken in Strathmore Valley.

"Spot the train,"

she said.

Lorna Donaldson A Passenger train travelling through patchwork farmland, with green and yellow fields stretching toward wooded hills under a clear blue sky. — Spot the train: Lorna Donaldson sent in this photo taken in Strathmore Valley.

A sunset over Gairloch taken on Big Sand beach, pictured by Graham Christie.

Graham Christie a golden sunset over a calm sea, with dark clouds drifting across the sky and warm light reflecting on gentle waves along the shoreline. — A sunset over Gairloch taken on Big Sand beach, pictured by Graham Christie.

A row of people enjoying some fish and chips on a "glorious" evening at Newhaven in Edinburgh. Photographed by Tom Richard.

Tom Richard A row of people sitting on a stone promenade beside a lighthouse, overlooking calm water as the bright sun hangs low in a clear sky. — A row of people enjoying some fish and chips on a "glorious" evening at Newhaven in Edinburgh. Photographed by Tom Richard.

A flock of birds "catching the final glow of the sun," said Robert Westerman from Machrihanish who sent in this photo.

Robert Westerman Sun setting over the sea behind dark rocky outcrops, with birds flying across an orange sky and the sun’s reflection glowing on calm water. — A flock of birds "catching the final glow of the sun" said Robert Westerman from Machrihanish who sent in this photo.

Jeanette Taylor from Aberdeen got up close with a Highland Cow in Kingswell for this picture.

"I often see these lovely cows but I'd never noticed the detail on their horns before such as the stripes on this one,"

she said.

Jeanette Taylor Close-up of a Highland cow with long horns and shaggy reddish-brown coat standing in a grassy field at sunset, with another cow in the background under a pastel sky. — Jeanette Taylor from Aberdeen got up close with a Highland Cow in Kingswell for this picture. "I often see these lovely cows but I'd never noticed the detail on their horns before such as the stripes on this one," she said.

Gordon Stewart from Clackmannan was also focused on Scotland's cows with this photo of a four-month-old calf.

Gordon Stewart a close up photo of a orange calf sitting on some grass. — Gordon Stewart from Clackmannan was also focused on Scotland's cows with this this photo of a four-month old calf.

Claire Davidson took this photo of her dog Poppy playing with her dad on Leven Beach.

Claire Davidson A person walking along a wide sandy beach as a dog runs toward them near the water’s edge, with shimmering sea, distant shoreline, and wind turbines under a clear blue sky. — Claire Davidson took this photo of her dog Poppy playing with her dad on Leven Beach.

"A tender moment captured near Perth as this young leveret looks for comfort from its mother," said Peter Wilkinson who sent in this photo.

Peter Wilkinson Two brown hares facing each other nose to nose in grassy vegetation, their long ears upright and fur softly lit by natural light. — "A tender moment captured near Perth as this young leveret looks for comfort from its mother," said Peter Wilkinson who sent in this photo.

Alan Tough from Elgin was one of the many people who spotted Magnus the Walrus on his travels around Scotland. This photo was taken in Findochty.

Alan Tough Walrus resting on a floating dock between moored boats, its large wrinkled body and long whiskers visible above calm harbour water. — Alan Tough from Elgin was one of the many people who spotted Magnus the Walrus on his travels around Scotland. This photo was taken in Findochty.

Bill Cameron from Lochaber saw the sunrise from the summit of Ben Nevis.

Bill Cameron Blue sky with a yellow sunrise and snow covered summit of Ben Nevis. — Bill Cameron from Lochaber saw the sunrise from the summit of Ben Nevis.

"A sure sign that spring has arrived," said Eric Niven, who saw this butterfly at the Dundee Botanic Gardens.

Eric Niven An orange tip butterfly with green and white wings. It is surrounded by blue flowers and green foliage. — "A sure sign that spring has arrived," said Eric Niven, who saw this butterfly at the Dundee Botanic Gardens.

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