Your pictures of Scotland: 4 - 11 July

A view of a tower on a grassy embankment. To the right, down below, a river zig-zags through fields and bushes. It is a cloudy day with some blue skies peaking through.Mark Taylor

Kinnoull Hill Tower in Perth on a lovely sunny afternoon. Taken by Mark Taylor.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 4 and 11 July

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A view of lots of red poppies in a field bordered by trees. Edinburgh Castle can be seen in the distance as well as other buildings down below.Donald Anderson

Donald Anderson snapped this view of Edinburgh Castle from the poppy field at Liberton.

A brown and white weasel pops its head out from between cracks in grey concrete.David Duthie

David Duthie from Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, said: "My wife and I were watching the dolphins frolicking in the water at Aberdeen Harbour when suddenly a little weasel's head popped out of the broken concrete of the old pier."

A bright red and orange sunset glows from behind dark clouds over the water.Dória de Souza Etchells

This photo of a glorious sunset at Eriskay was taken by Dória de Souza Etchells.

A viaduct with tall red-brick arches runs down a grassy hill and over a river and into a green forest on a bright and sunny day.Mark Grierson

Mark Grierson paid a first visit to the elegant Leaderfoot Viaduct crossing the River Tweed.

Lots of greenery covers a waterfall in the distance. It looks like a rainforest with a grey cloudy sky overhead.Colin Bourhill

Greenery by the southern shore of Loch Ailort during the yellow weather warning for rain. Colin Bourhill from Alexandria said: "It could be mistaken for a rainforest in the tropics - apart from the temperature of 11C."

A view of a marina with lots of tall yachts and smaller boats on still water. Buildings can be seen along the far side of the pier.Graham Christie

A colourful view of the marina in Arbroath Harbour. Taken by Graham Christie.

A sunset over the water. Pink and yellow sunlight reflects off of rippling clouds and two islands create dark distinct shapes.Debbie Webster

Debbie Webster took this stunning pink picture at the beach in Mellon Udrigle, Ross-shire.

Three grey dolphins jump about beside each other in grey water.Steven Neish

Steven Neish said: "A matinee show at Greyhope Bay with dolphins leaping in tandem at the entrance to Aberdeen Harbour."

A man stands on a small boat by reflective water. Above him, accessible by a nearby ladder, is the walkway of a harbour with nets and lobster boxes. Grant Torode

Grant Torode from Dundee took this shot of a man preparing for a boat trip at Crail Harbour on film.

Two black and orange striped caterpillars climb a plant with yellow flower buds.Emma Legge

"Striking Cinnabar moth caterpillars spotted in Musselburgh," said Emma Legge.

A field of purple flowers with green stems and leaves with a dirt track running through it. It is a cloudy day with small bits of blue sky peaking through.Elena Reid

Elena Reid took this picture of a pretty field in Strathpeffer. She said: "The beautiful purple colour of the plants, the aroma and the bees buzzing - it was so lovely."

Grey clouds with misty rain hang over Glasgow. The city is pictured from far away with many buildings and structures peaking through the mist of the rain.Lawrie Mcinally

Lawrie Mcinally snapped a dramatic rain shower over Glasgow.

A lighthouse and outhouses on the grassy edge of the coast. Trees are seen in the foreground and beyond the coast is the deep blue sea.Lee Cassidy

Lee Cassidy from Stevenson photographed Davaar Island lighthouse with the Isle of Arran in the distance while on holiday in the Kintyre peninsula.

A dark shot over the water. Dark shapes of trees cut across a bright night sky. White clouds seem to ripple across shades of yellow, green and blue in the sky.Peter Maciver

Dramatic clouds over Craigmaddie Reservoir in Milngavie. Peter Maciver said: "Finally got to see the noctilucent clouds again. Another amazing display, and worth losing sleep over. They stayed out until first light."

A mother deer leans over her young while the two stand on grassTrish Amy

Trish Amy spotted deer munching on the grass in a paddock in Newburgh.

An old grey stone church with a couple of old grey headstones on a hill with yellowed green grass. A rocky path leads down from the hill to the viewer.Mag Anderson

A view of St Clement's Church on the Isle of Harris. Taken by Mag Anderson.

A rectangular hole cut through a rocky wall reveals a coastal scene on the other side with the bright blue sea creating foam as it hits against rocks.Matthew Jackson

Matthew Jackson took this picture from Portsoy Harbour. He said: "A window with a view!"

A faraway shot of light blue water meeting green hills which grow rockier in the distance, with forests to the right.Thomas Huettemann

Thomas Huettemann, from County Down, said: "While driving from Gairloch to Ullapool on a family holiday, we came across this view of Gruinard beach and its magnificent mountain backdrop. Absolutely magical landscape!"

Two grey seals lie on rocks covered in seaweed.Victor Tregubov

Grey seals sunbathing on the Isle of May. Taken by Victor Tregubov.

A coastal town. The sun shines on the water with a small sandy beach and rocks by the coast. The little town can be seen in the distance.Svend Brown

Svend Brown took this photo on an early-morning walk while at East Neuk Festival. He said: "I looked back to see Crail Harbour looking pretty much how it must have looked 200 years ago."

A bright orange sun glows in the distance over a dark landscape of fields. A small slither of cloud runs across the sky and a windfarm can be seen in the distance as well as shining roofs and windows of a town or village.Kevin Hamill

The Buck moon snapped over Falkirk by Kevin Hamill.

A little red and blue rowing boat sits by the edge of a quiet bay with still water. Large quantities of a yellow plant sit on the surface of the water by the viewer. Three yachts can be seen in the distance as well as a hill.Mangela Coia

Mangela Coia's peaceful picture of a boat by the bay at Plockton.

Large pink clouds hang over mountains in the distance. Closer to the viewer are green fields and hills and trees.Lisa Blackett

Lisa Blackett said: "An attempt to capture the stunning beauty of the north west highlands during an amazing week in Poolewe."

A manicured park with planted pink and red flowers. A gravel path runs around the neat flowerbeds and benches sit on the grass in the distance in front of a hedge.Colin Dey

Colin Dey took this picture while in Hazelhead Park in Aberdeen.

Two boats float on the water with dense forests on a hill at the other side of the shore. A white cloud hangs low and blue skies can be seen above the clouds.John Lang

John Lang, from Bridge of Weir, sent in this picture of the stunning scenery at Loch Lomond.

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