Your pictures of Scotland: 5 - 12 September

Nine jets from the Red arrows fly in a diamond formation, leaving trails of white smoke that contrast against a background of vibrant pink and blue smoke.Stuart Neville

The Red Arrows flying through clouds of coloured smoke at the 2025 air show on the Ayr seafront sent in by Stuart Neville from Clydebank.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 5 and 12 September.

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Four white boats, tied up along the banks of some water. Ann Laurenson

Just Driftin: Ann Laurenson from Lerwick sent in this photo of boats ready and waiting for flyfishers at Harray Loch, Orkney. "The clouds were gathering for a heavy rain shower," she said.

A Caledonian MacBrayne ferry sailing through some grey water under grey cloudsMax Walker

Max Walker sent in this photo of a CalMac ferry making its way to berth in Mallaig.

An orange and yellow sunrise behind the silhouette of several standing stonesRob Barrie

Sunrise at the Ring of Brodgar in Orkney, sent in by Rob Barrie.

three green hedges with face shapes cut into them in-between other hedges.Erin Harper

"A scary looking hedge detering unwelcome visitors at Dalmeny, South Queensferry," says Erin Harper, who sent in this photo.

A large cow with white fur. It has a yellow tag on its ear. It is standing in fornt of a fence.Louise Love

"This bold young cow looked like it was saying 'Move along, nothing to see here!'" says Louise Love, who sent in this photo taken near Portree on the Isle of Skye.

Two dolphins swimming between the waves in some blue water. there is another two dolphins swimming in from of them.Roger McDermott

Robert McDermott from Gloucestershire visited his wife's hometown of Oban with his family. They saw lots of Porpoise and even a Minke Whale while on a boat trip, he says it was "truly unbelievable".

A double rainbow arcing over a coastal scene. A body of water reflects the sky and the rainbow, leading to a sandy beach with a few people visible. A footbridge spans a narrow inlet, connecting the beach to the other side.Alan Butterfield

Alan Butterfield sent in this photo of a "beautiful and stunning partial double rainbow" captured over East Beach in Lossiemouth.

An orange butterfly, maybe a monarch, with a black and white pattern on its wings. The butterfly is perched on a large orange flower.Julia Ann

Julia Ann from Drummore in Galloway sent in this photo of a coluorful butterfly perched on a flower in her garden.

An old, weathered fishing boat, painted green and red, resting on land amidst short, green grass. A small wooden structure resembling a cabin has been built onto the boat's deck. The cabin's windows glow with a warm, reddish light. The boat sits amongst a dark skyJohn Cuthbert

John Cuthbert from Perthshire sent in this photo of a boat bothy at Guardswell Farm.

A group of cyclists Andy Price

Andy Price from Kilsyth took this photo of some cyclists taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's Tour De 4 charity event which took place in Glasgow last weekend.

The silhouette of three men walking in front of a striking orange sky at sunrise. The orange tones are broke up with clouds. The men appear to be walking on a forrestry path, with puddles on it- which the is reflecting into. There are large black trees (also silhouetted) and mist in front of them.Bruce Malcolm

Bruce Malcolm and friends Tom, Rob and David had an early morning start to their walk in Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mhor when Bruce captured this lovely photo.

A rocky shoreline in golden sunlight. The sun, partially hidden by clouds, reflects onto the water's surface, creating reflections. Gentle waves hi against the shore.Steph Virot

Steph Virot sent in this photo taken while she was enjoying a beautiful sunset in Musselburgh.

a bright blue house with yellow doors, next to a range of other brightly coloured houses. The house is situated on a cobble-stoned street and is contrasted by a black and white house directly adjacent.Dianne Mcleish

Dianne Mcleish from Burghead took this photo while walking through South Queensferry while on the Forth Bridges trail. "I loved the colours of the houses," she says.

A batman figurine, with a grey suit and black bat emblem on the chest placed next to a Robin redbreast- made to look like they are together. They are on a wooden stump with green leaves behind them.Jimmy Mason

Batman and Robin: Jimmy Mason from Dunfermline took this photo while on a woodland walk at Beveridge Park Kirkcaldy.

A large crowd of people is gathered on a grassy field, many of them holding up their phones to take pictures or videos. The focus is on a long line of bagpipers and drummers in kilts, marching across the field. They are dressed in various colours of kilts and are playing their instruments.Ruaraidh McMahon

Spectators enjoying the massed pipe bands, sent in by Ruaraidh McMahon from Aberdeen. He says it was: "A great sight and incredible sound."

A golden sunrise or sunset visible through a gap in some green shrubbery.Lauren Evans

Lauren Evans took this photo while walking on Bishop Hill overlooking Loch Leven.

A duckling, with yellow, cream and brown feathers standing on a rock in some shallow water. It has a water droplet falling rom its dark brown beak.Jennifer Bell

A lonely duckling at Loch Lubnaig photographed by Jennifer Bell

An old-fashioned whitewashed cottage with a red tile roof and a maroon MG sports car parked in front on a cobblestone street.Victor Tregubov

Regular snapper Victor Tregubov sent in this photo taken while on a trip to Culross. "It's like a time-machine. Stunning place!" he said.

An old-fashioned lamppost is the focus. It has a yellow glow coming from in. It is in front of a dark blue sky and two bridges are visible in the distance.Inty Ahmed

Inty Ahmed from Livingstone took this photo at High Street in South Queensferry overlooking the bridges.

A cruise ship, with lots of lights and a large plum of smoke coming from the top sailing in front of Ailsa Craig, a large dark rock in the water. The ship and rock are the only thing visible as a dark blue sky and water merge.Nick Dunstone

Nick Dunstone took this photo of a cruise ship passing Ailsa Craig from the Isle of Arran.

A vibrant rainbow arches across a rocky stream bed, cascading down from a powerful waterfall. Rory Colville

A rainbow in front of the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall in Kinlochleven sent in by Rory Colville.

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