Your pictures of Scotland: 30 June to 7 July

7 July 2023

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 30 June to 7 July.

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Kingfisher bird, blue body and wings with auburn face, flying over water with droplets spraying as it hunts — Image caption,
Peter Wilkinson spotted a colourful Kingfisher hunting for its young in Perth.

Drone image of Callander — Image caption,
David McErlane, of Kirkintilloch, used a drone to take this stunning image of Callander on a sunny day. "It's such a lovey place" he says.

Stone wall with bricks in a variety of rough natural shapes, the centre brick shaped like a heart with a crack running through it — Image caption,
On the hunt for a broken heart, Derek McEwan, of Bathgate, spotted this at St Clement's Church on the south end of Harris. Derek said: "Local legend says that the stonemason put it there after his sweetheart refused to follow him up to Lewis, therefore breaking his heart."

Bright orange and yellow sunset with some scattered clouds with the silhoutte of the Ailsa Craig — Image caption,
A gorgeous sunset over the Ailsa Craig from Girvan, captured by Alexander Tudhope.

A mother duck and two ducklings hidden in the undergrowth — Image caption,
Three little ducks at Keptie pond in Arbroatch, photographed by Blake Robinson.

In the background, a small island covered in dark green trees and in the foreground, pale, clear water — Image caption,
Crystal clear waters taken at Craig Highland dam at Plockton in the Scottish Highlands, captured by Mark Radnan.

Owl in mid flight over grass with a pond and trees in the background — Image caption,
A barn owl soaring on a windy day, submitted by Richard Swan from Carronshore, Falkirk.

A vivid sunset of bright pinks, purple and blues with the silhouette of hills in the foreground — Image caption,
This vivid sunset of bright pinks, purple and blues with the silhouette of hills in the foreground, was photographed by Pauline Bell

Creel net traps in the foreground, bordering brightly painted houses on the seafont of Mull in the background — Image caption,
Lynn Ash, of Northumberland, snapped the sunny Isle of Mull, framed by creels.

Round sea urchin perched on a moss covered rock in the foreground and in the background, a Labrador looks on — Image caption,
Ted, the fox red Labrador ponders saying hello to a new friend in the form of a sea urchin at Inverkip beach. Claire Delussey captured the encounter.

Yesnaby castle sea stack rock formation with white waves smashing against it with a grey looking sky — Image caption,
Yesnaby Castle sea stack in Stromness was photographed being buffeted by the sea by David Kenny, whilst on a family holiday in Orkney.

Trees and bushes in the foreground, framing caravans overlooking the beach at St Andrews — Image caption,
Fiona Shanks, of Glasgow, captured the sun setting on a "fun family birthday weekend" at East Beach in St Andrews.

Highland cow stretching with head raised with a bright blue sky in the background — Image caption,
Steven Dall caught a Highland cow basking in the June sun on the Isle of Skye.

Deer stood in long grass with markings making it look like a smile — Image caption,
Hazel Thomson came across some photogenic wildlife in Elgin. Hazel said: "I think this Roe Deer is smiling for the camera".

Red post box with a taped on sign which reads 'out of use, birds nesting' — Image caption,
This post box is out of commission in the small township of Clashnessie in Sutherland, as local birds use the box for their nest, submitted by Neil Grant

Large lobster nestled amongst rocks underwater — Image caption,
Robin Blythe came face to face with a lobster whilst diving in Millport.

waterfall pouring over a rockface amongst tall trees — Image caption,
William Johnston photographed "a refreshing view" at the top of the Birks of Aberfeldy.

Flying Scotsman train on the Forth bridge — Image caption,
Tony Marsh captured the iconic Flying Scotsman steaming over the Forth Bridge, heading north in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

Caterpillars gathered on yellow flowers in a heart like shape — Image caption,
Love is in the air for these cinnabar caterpillars, photographed by Simon Daly.

White lighthouse with an orange moon behind and an inky blue sky — Image caption,
Dave Lynch, of Aberdeen, loves night photography and a clear night at Aberdeen harbour allowed him to capture the Girdle Ness Lighthouse with the backdrop of a spectacular full moon.

Two pigeons sitting on an outstretched arm holding some bread as the birds pecking each others beak — Image caption,
Victor Tregubov snapped these two pigeons enjoying a snack at Bingham's pond in Glasgow.

young girl running towards the water in the distance with a flock of ducks following her — Image caption,
Chris McShane's daughter, Hannah, has a fan club in the form of a flock of ducks, who followed her to the water at Monikie country park in Dundee.

A pier in the distance with the River Clyde reflecting the clouds and pier — Image caption,
Graham Christie, of Helensburgh, captured the Newark Caslte pier in Port Glasgow reflected on the Clyde.

Edinburgh castle in the daylight with grey clouds overhead as the Red Arrows fly by - 9 planes divided into three groups, releasing red, white and blue trails — Image caption,
Alistair Fenemore was at work when the Red Arrows completed their fly past following the service of thanksgiving for King Charles III at St Giles' Cathedral. He said: "We were in the middle of a meeting, but decided to pause to watch the fly past."

Full moon with birds passing by — Image caption,
Josh Barron, of Aberdeen, took this picture of the full moon with Birds passing by.

Bernese Mountain dog against a mountain in Glencoe. — Image caption,
Nicky Keddie said: "Nevis the Bernese Mountain dog very much at home amongst the blue skies & mountains of Glencoe yesterday!"

Union jack flags and 'Not my King' signs waving in Edinburgh — Image caption,
Morag Cordiner took this picture during King Charles III visit to Edinburgh.

Whelks on a rock — Image caption,
Andy Inglis, of Dumbarton, said: "Whelks gripping on for their life to a rock at PortKnockie."

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