Your pictures of Scotland: 20 - 27 June

A group of five men, wearing brightly coloured T-shirts in a rowing boat going past some green rocks. In the distance on a hill is a lighthouse and another white building.James Barrie

Old school rowers: Rob Barrie sent in those photo of some rowers practising at Catterline Bay in Aberdeenshire.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 20 and 27 June.

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A yellow and black bee perched on top of a thistle which is purple and green.Brian Williamson

"We were showing relatives from Australia around the area who were keen to see a Scottish Thistle- couldn't have asked for more," said Brian Williamson who took this photo in North Berwick

A black and white dog, could be a collie or spaniel type of breed standing on a sandy beach. The water to the side is green, with the sun shining on it. Dark clouds are forming above.Elliot Smith

Elliot Smith took this photo of his dog, Rosie enjoying a walk on the beach at Embo in Sutherland, while a storm was brewing above.

Two dogs are sitting on a rocky beach. The dog on the left is a small, light brown and black terrier type dog with a slightly shaggy coat. Its tongue is reaching up to its nose. It is wearing a harness with a small bone-shaped metal piece on the front. The dog on the right is a light tan or cream-colored dog with a similar shaggy coat. Its ears are perked up. Its tongue is also reaching up to its nose.Julie Gordon

Another Rosie, this time joined by Lily on the left. Pictured by their owner Julie Gordon during a walk to Cramond Island on a slightly windy evening.

Seven brown cows walking along some sand with hills in the backgroundJane De Ste Croix

"Perfect beach weather for these calves in the Highlands, who fancied a walk on Brora beach," said Jane De Ste Croix.

A black and white image of a man with his arms stretched up, holding a hose. The water is going onto a large Clydesdale horse.John Dawson

Cooling off: John Dawson sent in this photo of a farmer hosing down his horse after it came out of the show ring at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.

A group of wild goats, all with varied colours of fur - some brown, black and white, gathered together on the top of a mountain.Robert Davidson

A wild goat herd spotted by Robert Davidson on Slioch in Wester Ross.

A large jellyfish, it could be a barrel jellyfish, floating in some clear blue waterMatthew Musset

Matthew Musset has sent in this photo of a barrel jellyfish seen from the Ardnamurchan peninsula. It was the size of a dustbin lid, he said.

A black dog playfully running through a field of wheat interspersed with vibrant red poppies. The background features a clear blue sky and a distant hedgerow with a lone tree.Heather Boyle

Ruby the Sprocker springing into summer in glorious sunshine in East Lothian sent in by her owner Heather Boyle.

A close-up of a grey seal's face as it surfaces from the water. The seal's dark eyes are visible, as well as its wet, speckled fur and distinctive nose. The water is slightly disturbed around the seal's head. Alison Steele Stewart

Alison Steele Stewart sent in this photo of a seal emerging from the water in East Linton.

Three tall, slender stones standing upright in a grassy field at sunset. The setting sun casts a warm, golden light over the calm sea in the background, which is framed by a low-lying coastline. The sky above is a vibrant mix of blues and oranges, with streaks of cirrus cloudsAileen Gillies

The Ballochroy standing stones in Kintyre, photographed by Aileen Gillies.

A landscape featuring a calm body of water in the foreground and a range of mountains in the background under a muted sky. Milo Beswick

Milo Beswick sent in this landscape photo he took on a recent camping trip in the Eastern Mamores.

A long pier extending into calm, clear water. Allen Walley

Allen Walley took this photo of Kilcreggan Pier, on the Rosneath Peninsula, on a very sunny day, he said: "The calm water shows reflections of the wooden pier supports and the shelter."

A tranquil sunset over a calm body of water. The sky is a vibrant mix of oranges, pinks, and purples, with soft, flowing clouds. Julian Gillespie

Julian Gillespie took this photo while watching the sun go down over Loch Shieldaig. He said: "Every minute the view just got better and better".

Two dolphins leaping out of the water. There are houses and trees in the background.Catriona Dalziel

"The dolphins at Chanonry Point, Fortrose, were auditioning for Strictly and were dancing on Sunday, jumping out of the water so many times," said Catriona Dalziel who sent in this photo.

A wooden walkway or stairway descends into a sandy beach area. Several brightly-coloured beach huts or cabins are visible along the shoreline.Susan Morrison

Susan Morrison from Perth sent in this photo taken during a trip to Findhorn beach.

A puffin, with a bright orange beak perched on a rock. It has a mouthful of small fish.Jen McNaught

Jen McNaught from Leven had a choppy crossing to the Isle of May, but it was worth it to see the puffins, she said.

A red telephone booth and a red post box with a lamb and sheep leaning against itAlison McCaig

"I found the local sheep controlling communications on a cycle through Inverkirkaig," said Alison McCaig who sent in this photo.

A female surfer wearing a black wetsuit, emerged in a green wave. The water is splashing all around her.Tony Marsh

Surfing action from The Hi-land Fling, near Ratho on the outskirts of Edinburgh, photographed by Tony Marsh

A kingfisher bird perched on a branch. It has orange feathers on its chest, and green on its head. It's wing is outstretched to the right.Peter Wilkinson

"This young Kingfisher gave me a great preening pose as a matador right in the middle of Perth city centre on the River Tay," said Peter Wilkinson who sent in this photo.

A group of swimmers, wearing multi-coloured swimwear walking through the blue and waves waves into a sea. The sky above is cloudy and blue, in the distance the a pink-toned sun is setting.Elena Reid

A solstice swim: Elena Reid sent in this photo taken on the summer solstice at Nairn beach. She said: "The beautiful evening and sunset, along with the warm wind, made it perfect for a dip in the Moray Firth, whilst watching the sun disappear."

A wooden gate in a field looking onto a castle on an island in the distanceJoanna Murray

Joanna Murray took this photo of Castle Stalker in Argyll during a trip to the area from Edinburgh.

Green grass and hedges encompassed by thousands of little dots, which are midges.John Dyer

And with the nice weather, comes the midges. John Dyer was on midge watch in Motherwell earlier this week.

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