Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of reader photos from Scotland, submitted between 24 and 31 July, featuring wildlife, landscapes, landmarks and family moments.

Elena Reid spotted a bumblebee enjoying a large sunflower in a friend's garden in Nairn. A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 24 and 31 July is featured below.

A peacock butterfly with bright red-orange wings rests among wildflowers and greenery. The butterfly's wings are spread open, displaying distinctive eye-like markings against a sunlit garden backdrop. — Image caption, Annie Ingram spotted this beautiful peacock butterfly hanging around the Pitscurry Project gardens in Aberdeenshire.

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Black knapweed flowers stand in a grassy meadow beneath a colourful sunset sky. — Image caption, Ian Talboys from Inverurie snapped this photo of his meadow with flowering black knapweed at sunset.

Ian Talboys from Inverurie snapped this photo of his meadow with flowering black knapweed at sunset.

A large orange lifebuoy frames a view across the River Clyde. Through the centre of the ring, the Finnieston crane can be seen with the Commonwealth Games rose sculpture raised in the air and the Hydro illuminated in pink in the background. — Image caption, Eddie Romeo took a walk along the Glasgow Clydeside and enjoyed the view of the Commonwealth Games rose sculpture suspended from the Finnieston crane.

Eddie Romeo took a walk along the Glasgow Clydeside and enjoyed the view of the Commonwealth Games rose sculpture suspended from the Finnieston crane.

A fluffy yellow duckling swims in dark blue water, creating ripples around its body. The duckling's reflection is visible beneath it on the calm surface. — Image caption, John Bogie from Coatbridge spotted this fluffy duckling at Monklands Canal, Coatbridge.

John Bogie from Coatbridge spotted this fluffy duckling at Monklands Canal, Coatbridge.

An ornate stone hall with soaring Gothic vaulted ceilings and carved columns stretches into the distance. Decorative stone bosses line the ceiling, while tables, chairs and tall lamps sit beneath arched windows that let light into the historic interior. — Image caption, David Smith from Cincinnati, Ohio, enjoyed a tour of Glasgow cathedral, capturing this stunning image of the lower chamber.

David Smith from Cincinnati, Ohio, enjoyed a tour of Glasgow cathedral, capturing this stunning image of the lower chamber.

Seaweed-covered rocks dot a shallow bay with pale sand and turquoise-green water. The long-exposure photograph creates a smooth, flowing effect in the water beneath dramatic blue-grey clouds and distant low hills. — Image caption, Dennis Clarke from South Queensferry shared this image of a stunning beach in the Outer Hebrides.

Dennis Clarke from South Queensferry shared this image of a stunning beach in the Outer Hebrides.

An osprey hovers above a large nest built in the crown of a windswept pine tree. Another bird is visible in the nest, while rolling hills and a cloudy sky form the backdrop to the wildlife scene. — Image caption, Ralph Staps spotted an Osprey landing on its nest near Kirriemuir, Angus.

Ralph Staps spotted an Osprey landing on its nest near Kirriemuir, Angus.

A roe deer stands among tall green crops, with only its upper body visible above the vegetation. The animal faces the camera with its ears upright, surrounded by a dense field of green blades. — Image caption, This beautiful roe deer stood still just long enough for Rod Henderson to snap a photo in the Pentland Hills.

This beautiful roe deer stood still just long enough for Rod Henderson to snap a photo in the Pentland Hills.

Bright red flowers bloom along a rocky shoreline beside a calm loch. Mountains rise in the background beneath a dramatic sky of thick grey clouds, with a small boat visible on the water. — Image caption, Tom Fabling captured this image in Gourock, looking towards Loch Long.

Tom Fabling captured this image in Gourock, looking towards Loch Long.

A wild otter rests among golden-brown seaweed at the water’s edge. The close-up photograph shows the animal’s head and whiskers emerging from the seaweed, with calm water blurred in the background. — Image caption, Paul Shaw spotted this cute otter in Ardnamurchan.

Paul Shaw spotted this cute otter in Ardnamurchan.

A large natural sea arch rises from calm water at sunrise or sunset. Jagged rocks surround the formation, while soft orange and pink colours glow along the horizon beneath a clear sky. — Image caption, Carsten Erxleben from Germany enjoyed a lovely holiday in Scotland. Now home, he is missing Scotland already but has some lovely holiday pictures to remember the trip such as this one, taken of Bow Fiddle Rock.

Carsten Erxleben from Germany enjoyed a lovely holiday in Scotland. Now home, he is missing Scotland already but has some lovely holiday pictures to remember the trip such as this one, taken of Bow Fiddle Rock.

A large stone castle stands on a rocky cliff surrounded by green countryside. The historic building features thick stone walls, multiple chimneys and steep roofs, with a dense forest forming a dark backdrop. — Image caption, Michaela Murray took this stunning image of Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull.

Michaela Murray took this stunning image of Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull.

A dolphin leaps clear of the water beneath a large suspension bridge. Water splashes below the animal as it arches through the air, with a grey sky and distant shoreline visible across the estuary. — Image caption, Jelena Dusevka enjoyed a day out sailing in the Firth of Forth for her husband's birthday, where they were lucky enough to spot some dolphins.

Jelena Dusevka enjoyed a day out sailing in the Firth of Forth for her husband's birthday, where they were lucky enough to spot some dolphins.

A brown Labrador and a black-and-white Border Collie sit on a sandy beach. The dogs face slightly to the side, with mist or sea fog obscuring the background and creating a muted, grey coastal scene. — Image caption, Samantha Bufton shared this picture of her beautiful dogs, border collie Skye and labrador Sam, at Barassie beach near Troon.

Samantha Bufton shared this picture of her beautiful dogs, border collie Skye and labrador Sam, at Barassie beach near Troon.

A narrow path winds through tall golden grass towards a rounded hill at sunset. Warm sunlight illuminates the landscape, while scattered clouds glow against a bright blue and orange evening sky. — Image caption, Jackie Dawson from East Lothian had her first visit to the Heugh, despite living in the area all her life.

Jackie Dawson from East Lothian had her first visit to the Heugh, despite living in the area all her life.

A blue-and-white vintage biplane sits on a grassy airfield beside a large hangar. The aircraft is parked under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, with countryside and buildings visible in the background. — Image caption, Walter Dalgleish visited the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian with his friend George, who keeps a 1930s biplane which he has restored. He says: "This aircraft once belonged to the SMT bus co and in 1932, made a cold initiative to offer an air taxi service from Renfrew to the Highlands, Campbeltown and Belfast."

Walter Dalgleish visited the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian with his friend George, who keeps a 1930s biplane which he has restored. He says:

"This aircraft once belonged to the SMT bus co and in 1932, made a cold initiative to offer an air taxi service from Renfrew to the Highlands, Campbeltown and Belfast."