Between 2 and 9 October, readers submitted a diverse range of photographs capturing Scotland's natural beauty, wildlife and landmarks. The collection spans locations from the Hebrides to the Borders, showcasing autumn conditions and seasonal wildlife across the country.
Wildlife and nature encounters
Georgina Whylde from Dumfries captured an image of blue-grey cattle peering over a wall, while Claire Davidson documented a memorable encounter with red deer in Dumfries and Galloway.
Priya Nallamuthu visited St Margaret's Loch at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh and recorded a scene featuring waterfowl and architectural reflections.
I love everything about this - the lone egret, the swans, cygnets, the way the loch reflects the ruins and the moody twilight lighting.
Kenneth Milligan documented a gathering of linnets along Seamill Beach in North Ayrshire, while Paul Shaw captured a white-tailed eagle on North Uist. Graham Christie photographed a grey heron at St Andrews East Sands.
Charlie McGinn encountered Highland cattle during a walk at Inverbeg on Loch Lomond.
I was out walking at Inverbeg, Loch Lomond and spotted these Highland cows chilling out in the October sunshine.
Emma Legge captured a redshank in early-morning light near Musselburgh, and Jim Johnston submitted an image of his cavapoo enjoying a windy beach day at Arisaig.
Landscapes and geological features
Elizabeth Whyte photographed a standing stone on the Isle of Scalpay, positioned with views towards the Shiants. Peter Xu submitted an image of a cottage in Glen Coe, while John Christie documented Fort George near Ardersier.
John Christie reflected on his subject:
The sheer size and symmetry of Fort George is amazing.
Marie-Pierre Garroway photographed a waterfall on the Rotten Calder River in Calderglen Country Park and explained the distinctive colouration visible in the image.
The red colour is because of the presence of ironstone.
Victor Tregubov submitted a photograph of Smoo Cave near Durness, while Morag MacNeil from Duror captured a reflective landscape with Sgorr Dhearg in the background.
Scott Lawson photographed morning sunlight on the slopes of Corbett Beinn na h-Uamha in Ardgour, and Julie Kornhammer submitted autumn countryside images from East Lothian.
Urban and waterway scenes
Kirsty Bell captured a narrow boat on the Union Canal in Edinburgh, photographed from the Meggetland Footbridge.
I took this picture on the Meggetland Footbridge over the Union Canal in Edinburgh. It shows a narrow boat sailing past the St Andrew boat club.
Lauren McKinnon documented a double rainbow over Motherwell, while Jacqueline Dawson recorded sunset views from North Berwick.
A spontaneous sunset decision that enabled me to capture some beautiful shots after weeks of not seeing them here in North Berwick.
Cairngorms fire recovery and landscape impact
Philip Matthews visited the Cairngorms following the reopening of areas affected by significant wildfires.
They have just re-opened much of the area of the Cairngorms that was affected by large scale fires. I took a walk up Strath Nethy to see the impact. The devastation of the ground vegetation is stark and while many of the tree are still standing, I am not sure if the ground fire has caused long term damage to their roots.
The Cairngorms wildfire began near Glenmore on 15 July and burned approximately 10 square miles (25 sq km) of moorland and forestry, according to official reports on the incident. Following the fire, the right of way to Nethy Bridge beyond An Lochan Uaine remained closed pending safety work, with visitors advised to stay on open forest roads and waymarked routes in the affected area.
How to submit your photographs
Readers wishing to contribute photographs should send them to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. All submissions must comply with photography guidelines and be taken safely and responsibly. Images must not be edited or enhanced using artificial intelligence.
Photographers must ensure they own the copyright to their submissions. If photographs include children, written permission from a parent or of every child is required; permission from grandparents, aunts, uncles or friends is not sufficient. Contributors must not endanger themselves or others, take unnecessary risks, or infringe the law.
By submitting an image, contributors grant a royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to publish and use the material in any format and across any media worldwide, while retaining ownership of the copyright to their work. All photographs remain subject to copyright protection.
