Your pictures of Scotland: 9 - 16 May

A sheep and two lambs standing on a grassy hillside, surrounded by lush green grass under a clear blue sky. — Image caption,
Peter Dawson sent in this photo of some sheep enjoying the afternoon sunshine at Achmelvich in the Highlands.

16 May 2025

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 9 and 16 May.

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the backs of two men and a woman, who is in a wheelchair, over looking the water with an orange sun setting in the background. — Image caption,
Residents from Netherha Care Home in Buckie take in a beautiful sunset at Strathlene beach in Moray as VE Day draws to a close. Donald Morrison said: "A moving moment to reflect on a solemn occasion."

a bird with a long thin beak flying over blue water. — Image caption,
Emma Legge sent in this photo of a curlew flying over Eyemouth Beach.

Bluebells on a grassy bank in a forest with a path running alongside the trees — Image caption,
A bank of bluebells in Emily Wood near Luthrie, Fife. Taken by Graham Bullough.

Orange flames emerging from a beacon made from wood. It is on a beach in front of a yellow and blue sunset. — Image caption,
Colin Shearer took this picture after the beacon was lit on the beach at Ballantrae in South Ayrshire.

a large group of people all wearing bright colours running across a beach. the forth rail bridge is visble in the distance, — Image caption,
Pauline Bell from Burntisland sent in this photo of runners competing in the annual Kinghorn Rock Race.

A red squirrel with a white chest climbing up a tree — Image caption,
Glenys Munro from Spinningdale in Sutherland sent in a photo of this cheeky chappy.

a sunset through the tree tops with the top of a high rise — Image caption,
The sun sets over East Kilbride. Taken by Steven Mcivor.

an older man riding a motor cycle while holding is left hand in a v-shape. He is wearing old fashioned clothes. — Image caption,
V for Victory: Callum Malone sent in this photo taken at a VE Day parade held in Dumfries.

A boat sails across the calm blue water creating ripples behind it — Image caption,
Frank Urban said: "I was out walking on Primrose Hill, Loch Katrine, just as the 'Lady of the Lake' passed, causing these amazing ripples on the calm water."

A vibrant sunset casts warm colours over a field, with a winding road visible in the background. — Image caption,
Alex Orr sent in this photo of the sun setting just outside Fettercairn on a beautiful summer's evening.

a fox perched up on a water grey water fountain. — Image caption,
Thirsty work: Jean Livingstone took this photo of a cunning fox stopping for a water break in her Bearsden garden.

A calm body of water with two buoys, a rocky shore in the foreground, distant hills, and a clear sky at sunrise or sunset. — Image caption,
Costa Del Clyde: Roddy Forrest sent in this photo of Rothesay Bay to Ardbeg, and beyond to Loch Striven and Beinn Bhreac.

A swan lands on a calm lake with wings outstretched, causing splashes, while a seagull floats nearby. Dense green foliage reflects on the water. — Image caption,
A swan makes a dramatic landing behind an unsuspecting gull in Lochend Park, Edinburgh, snapped by Eileen Martin.

Sunset silhouette of rooftops and chimneys against a vibrant orange and yellow sky, with scattered clouds enhancing the scene. — Image caption,
A sunset over Glasgow's roofline photographed by Marie-Pierre Garroway.

two dolphins swim side by side in the water — Image caption,
Elaine O'Reilly spotted these dolphins off Skelmorlie. She said: "The latest addition to our pod of resident bottlenose dolphins in the Clyde - baby Splash."

Soft pastel hued blend in the sky, reflecting on calm waters with a distant, misty island silhouetted against the horizon. — Image caption,
Pretty in pink: Jane Reith from Johnstone sent in this photo of Ailsa Craig taken at dusk.

A fluffy Highland cow stands in a grassy field, with mountains in the background, under a partly cloudy sky. — Image caption,
Alan Mackay got up close to this friendly guy in Torridon.

Two steep hills of Dumbarton Rock covered in bushes and trees in the sunshine. The sky is blue and vapour trails — Image caption,
"Dumbarton Rock looking great in sunshine with a Saltire vapour trail," said Brian Watt.

A dog sprints on the beach during sunset, with vibrant colours illuminating the sky and reflecting on the waves. — Image caption,
Freddie the border terrier enjoying Allonby beach with the sun setting over the Galloway Hills. Taken by Jack Alston from Lanark.

A mother goose sits on a rocky shoreline, with her fluffy, yellow goslings nestled closely behind her for warmth and protection. — Image caption,
Mother Nature: John Dyer sent in this photo of a mother goose and her chicks in Motherwell.

Vibrant blue flowers with delicate petals and droplets of water, surrounded by lush green foliage in a shadowy setting. — Image caption,
Sally Wright sent in this photo of some meconopsis plants were looking stunning in the sunshine at Edinburgh Botanic Gardens.

Two silhouetted figures stand on rocks against a vibrant sunset, casting a warm glow over the serene ocean. — Image caption,
"When the day ends just right - shared, silent, and golden," said Robert Westerman, who took this photo overlooking Islay from Machrihanish in Kintyre.

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