Your pictures of Scotland: 26 September - 3 October

A young boy, on his bike and wearting a cycling helmet, takes a bend on a downhill cycle path with a wonderful view of a village, trees, rolling hills and the sun rising in the sky beyond Ally Kearney

Ally Kearney's son James is having the time of his life, cycling downhill at Comrie Croft at the start of a beautiful weekend in Perthshire

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 26 September and 3 October.

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A colourful view from the water of Loch Lomond, with some boulders and tree branches in the foreground, and the loch stretching beyond, with tree-covered hills on both sides. The sun shines on one of the hills, the green trees shining a bright green in the light.John Cuthbert

John Cuthbert was inspired to write a poem by this stunning view: "Loch Lomond glistens, calm and deep, where golden evenings softly sleep. Its life-giving waters hold a tender flame, that whispers gently, and calls my name."

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A view over some rooftops of a loch with several boats. A rainbow appears to stretch down, right over a lifeboat.Stacey Taylor

A rainbow looks set to beam up the lifeboat at Loch Langaig Isle of Skye, snapped by Stacey Taylor from the Isle of Wight.

A gloomy, moody picture in shades of grey shows a spider's web lit up by the sunrise beside a stone wall, a field stretching behind it, trees in the mist beyond. Jane Malcolm

Jane Malcolm from Kelso came across a spooky scene in the fields near Hume as the autumn mist gradually burst into glorious sunshine

A view down to the bow of a sailing boat, masts, sails and ropes all visible, sailing through a loch with hills on wither side. In the sky on front is a beautiful double rainbow which arches over the bow of the boat.Angela Chung

A stunning double rainbow met Angela Chung from London as her party sailed through Loch Lochy. She says: "A beautiful silver lining after bad weather prevented us from sailing over the top of Scotland from Oban to Orkney, and onto Inverness."

A vertical view of a loch snaking its way towards the sunset , hills in shadow all around and rich green grass in the foreground. Jon Harvie

A stunning view to end the day for Jon Harvie from Glasgow who stayed at Caolasnacon campsite near Kinlochleven

A vertical image of a forest at Kinneil house in Bo'ness, showing a wooden bridge across a burn and tall trees all around it. The sun is shining through the tops of the tall trees making shadows below.Andrew Leishman

Andrew Leishman enjoyed a perfect sunny morning walk at Kinneil house in Bo'ness and loved this image of the sunlight filtering through the trees

Close-up image of a cheeky-looking grey squirrel in a wood, a mini shopping trolley tipped over and nuts strewn on the groundJimmy Mason

Scenes of chaos at Pittencrieff Park Dunfermline as a "giant" squirrel spills his nuts from a shopping trolley. The mayhem was witnessed by Jimmy Mason from Dunfermline

A young girl in a multi-coloured outfit and cycle helmet cycles through a puddle near the waterfront in Girvan, her legs lifted up and freewheeling through a puddleRobert Park

Sunday mornings are made for cycling fun and Robert Park's granddaughter Poppy has a great time speeding through the puddles in Girvan

A picturesque sunset over a calm body of water. The sky is painted with vibrant hues of orange, pink, and blue. Several small boats are gently floating on the water, and the shoreline is lined with buildings and trees. The reflection of the colourful sky on the water enhances the serene and tranquil atmosphere of the scene.Darryl Holdnall

A gorgeous sunrise and an interesting sky at Tobermory made it worth Darryl Holdnall's while to get up early

The image depicts a dense cluster of foliage with leaves in various stages of seasonal colour change, ranging from green to yellow, orange, and red. In the background, you can see darker green leaves and tree trunks, adding depth to the scene.Susan Morrison

Autumn is creeping in in all its colourful glory, and Susan Morrison was taken with these leaves on a walk in Perth

A side profile of a wild black goat with long, curved horns against a dark grey sky. Its fur is a mix of black and brown, with longer hair around the neck and back, giving it a rugged appearance.Paul Shaw

Paul Shaw captured this wild goat in Ardnamurchan, its serious expression reflecting the grey skies behind

A picturesque rural landscape during a sunrise. In the foreground, there are branches with red berries and green leaves, adding a touch of vivid detail. The middle ground shows a field dotted with large round hay bales. In the background, a layer of mist or fog gently veils a line of trees, while the sky glows with vibrant shades of orange and yellow.Nicki Bell

A misty but colourful sunrise in Beauly comes to us courtesy of Nicki Bell

A robin, with its distinctive red breast, perches on a lobster creel, woven with blue and white rope, the background softly blurred in green and beige tones.Graham Christie

An early morning Robin looks majestic perched on a lobster creel in St Andrews harbour and Graham Christie was lucky enough to capture it

A dynamic moment as a person, riding a dirt bike, is caught mid-air during a jump. The rider is equipped with protective gear, including a helmet and clothing featuring green and black patterns. In the background, there's another individual wearing an orange vest, possibly an official, standing near a small structure. John McGuinness

John McGuinness from Dunfermline brings us this bike rider, soaring in the air at the Kingdom MotoX track in Cardenden in Fife

Two autumn leaves, one yellow and one brown, gently floating on the surface of water. The water acts like a mirror, reflecting the bare branches of trees above, creating a serene and artistic mirrored effect.Victor Tregubov

"The first touch of autumn" says Victor Tregubov, who took this lovely image of two leaves, in yellow and brown, floating on water in Pitlochry

A person standing on a grassy hilltop, equipped with hiking poles, gazing toward the sunrise. The low sun casts long shadows, turning the hiker into a striking silhouette. In the background, distant mountains stretch across the horizon beneath a partly cloudy sky, all bathed in a warm, golden light that enhances the dramatic and peaceful atmosphere.Stephen Todd

Stephen Todd from Robroyston climbed one of his "bucket list" mountains, Suilven, and spend two days there, capturing this sunrise at the top

A street art mural painted on the side of a building features a person climbing a ladder, which is part of the mural itself, giving the illusion of ascent. The figure is viewed from behind, appearing to climb toward the top of the building. Above the mural, there's a street sign that reads "Hope Street". Eddie Romeo

Eddie Romeo says he stumbled across this thought-provoking street art in Glasgow's Hope Street by The Rebel Bear

A striking scene of a majestic stag gazing straight into the camera, with massive antlers, standing proudly in a natural landscape. A scenic backdrop of rolling hills and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky, enhances the striking scene. David May

This very handsome stag on Rannoch Moor reminded David May of an image that should be on a shortbread tin.

A breathtaking scene featuring the Aurora Borealis - vivid green and purple hues dance across the night sky while a dark castle building stands in stark contrast to the luminous sky, adding depth and mystery.Paul Steven

The Northern Lights plunged Girnigoe castle into silhouette, sent to us by Paul Steven from Wick

A small mouse peeks out from a crevice of a large, rusted yellow piece of machinery. The mouse’s delicate form stands out against the rugged, weathered texture of the metal, emphasizing scale and vulnerability.Callum Davidson

Oh, hello: A wood mouse popped up on Callum Davidson's JCB while he was working at a local estate in Perthshire

An image captures the peaceful essence of early morning - a tranquil landscape bathed in the warm, golden light of sunrise. Scattered trees sit across a grassy field, with a gentle mist or fog in the distance enhancing the serene mood.Norman Robb

Norman Robb from Lenzie took this photograph on Sunday while out for walk near Lenzie golf course just after sunrise

A blue Loganair Twin Otter small plane lands in the shallow water on the beach in Barra. The water splashes around the landing gear and the beach is behind the aircraft.John Christie

John Christie caught this Loganair Twin Otter negotiating water upon landing on the beach at Barra, the only scheduled beach landing in the world

A red squirrel standing upright on its hind legs, with its bushy tail visible and front paws engaged—possibly holding food gets ready to run. It stands in a natural woodland environment, featuring a large, textured piece of wood and a ground layer of grass and small plants.Henry Bookey

"On your marks," says Henry Bookey at this red squirrel that's ready to sprint across the forest floor at RSPB Loch Leven

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