Your pictures of Scotland: 24 - 31 July

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News image — Elena Reid spotted a bumblebee enjoying a large sunflower in a friend's garden in Nairn.

Elena Reid A close-up view of a large yellow sunflower fills the frame. A bumblebee is collecting pollen from the flower's centre, surrounded by vivid yellow petals against a clear blue sky. — Elena Reid spotted a bumblebee enjoying a large sunflower in a friend's garden in Nairn.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 24 and 31 July.

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Annie Ingram A peacock butterfly with bright red-orange wings rests among wildflowers and greenery. The butterfly's wings are spread open, displaying distinctive eye-like markings against a sunlit garden backdrop. — Annie Ingram spotted this beautiful peacock butterfly hanging around the Pitscurry Project gardens in Aberdeenshire.

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Ian Talboys Black knapweed flowers stand in a grassy meadow beneath a colourful sunset sky. — Ian Talboys from Inverurie snapped this photo of his meadow with flowering black knapweed at sunset.

Eddie Romeo A large orange lifebuoy frames a view across the River Clyde. Through the centre of the ring, the Finnieston crane can be seen with the Commonwealth Games rose sculpture raised in the air and the Hydro illuminated in pink in the background. — Eddie Romeo took a walk along the Glasgow Clydeside and enjoyed the view of the Commonwealth Games rose sculpture suspended from the Finnieston crane.

John Bogie A fluffy yellow duckling swims in dark blue water, creating ripples around its body. The duckling's reflection is visible beneath it on the calm surface. — John Bogie from Coatbridge spotted this fluffy duckling at Monklands Canal, Coatbridge.

David Smith An ornate stone hall with soaring Gothic vaulted ceilings and carved columns stretches into the distance. Decorative stone bosses line the ceiling, while tables, chairs and tall lamps sit beneath arched windows that let light into the historic interior. — David Smith from Cincinnati, Ohio, enjoyed a tour of Glasgow cathedral, capturing this stunning image of the lower chamber.

Dennis Clarke Seaweed-covered rocks dot a shallow bay with pale sand and turquoise-green water. The long-exposure photograph creates a smooth, flowing effect in the water beneath dramatic blue-grey clouds and distant low hills. — Dennis Clarke from South Queensferry shared this image of a stunning beach in the Outer Hebrides.

Ralph Staps An osprey hovers above a large nest built in the crown of a windswept pine tree. Another bird is visible in the nest, while rolling hills and a cloudy sky form the backdrop to the wildlife scene. — Ralph Staps spotted an Osprey landing on its nest near Kirriemuir, Angus.

Rod Henderson A roe deer stands among tall green crops, with only its upper body visible above the vegetation. The animal faces the camera with its ears upright, surrounded by a dense field of green blades. — This beautiful roe deer stood still just long enough for Rod Henderson to snap a photo in the Pentland Hills.

Tom Fabling Bright red flowers bloom along a rocky shoreline beside a calm loch. Mountains rise in the background beneath a dramatic sky of thick grey clouds, with a small boat visible on the water. — Tom Fabling captured this image in Gourock, looking towards Loch Long.

Paul Shaw A wild otter rests among golden-brown seaweed at the water’s edge. The close-up photograph shows the animal’s head and whiskers emerging from the seaweed, with calm water blurred in the background. — Paul Shaw spotted this cute otter in Ardnamurchan.

Carsten Erxleben A large natural sea arch rises from calm water at sunrise or sunset. Jagged rocks surround the formation, while soft orange and pink colours glow along the horizon beneath a clear sky. — Carsten Erxleben from Germany enjoyed a lovely holiday in Scotland. Now home, he is missing Scotland already but has some lovely holiday pictures to remember the trip such as this one, taken of Bow Fiddle Rock.

Michaela Murray A large stone castle stands on a rocky cliff surrounded by green countryside. The historic building features thick stone walls, multiple chimneys and steep roofs, with a dense forest forming a dark backdrop. — Michaela Murray took this stunning image of Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull.

Jelena Dusevka A dolphin leaps clear of the water beneath a large suspension bridge. Water splashes below the animal as it arches through the air, with a grey sky and distant shoreline visible across the estuary. — Jelena Dusevka enjoyed a day out sailing in the Firth of Forth for her husband's birthday, where they were lucky enough to spot some dolphins.

Samantha Bufton A brown Labrador and a black-and-white Border Collie sit on a sandy beach. The dogs face slightly to the side, with mist or sea fog obscuring the background and creating a muted, grey coastal scene. — Samantha Bufton shared this picture of her beautiful dogs, border collie Skye and labrador Sam, at Barassie beach near Troon.

Jackie Dawson A narrow path winds through tall golden grass towards a rounded hill at sunset. Warm sunlight illuminates the landscape, while scattered clouds glow against a bright blue and orange evening sky. — Jackie Dawson from East Lothian had her first visit to the Heugh, despite living in the area all her life.

Walter Dalgleish A blue-and-white vintage biplane sits on a grassy airfield beside a large hangar. The aircraft is parked under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, with countryside and buildings visible in the background. — Walter Dalgleish visited the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian with his friend George, who keeps a 1930s biplane which he has restored. He says: "This aircraft once belonged to the SMT bus co and in 1932, made a cold initiative to offer an air taxi service from Renfrew to the Highlands, Campbeltown and Belfast."

Chris Bell A black-and-white calf with yellow ear tags peers over a low stone wall covered in green ivy. — Chris Bell from Strathblane spotted a cow playing "peek-a-moo" near Whithorn, in Dumfries and Galloway.

Kenneth Milligan A small brown bird perches on a weathered tree branch. The bird is sharply lit against a dark background, with a blurred green fern visible behind it. — Kenneth Milligan snapped this picture of a young robin in West Kilbride Glen.

Shona Hyman Tall golden grasses fill the foreground of a field at sunset. The low sun shines through the stems, creating warm amber light and soft silhouettes against a pale evening sky. — Shona Hyman from Dundee enjoyed golden hour near her camping spot in Blackness.

Ken Dickson A lamb lies on grass with its head resting across the back of an adult sheep. Both animals are lying close together in a sunlit field, with their thick cream-coloured wool clearly visible. — Ken Dickson spotted this lamb and ewe snuggled together in Eshaness, Shetland.

Alan MacRae A blue vintage tractor stands on a wide white-sand beach beside turquoise water. Low rocky islands and dark mountains are visible in the distance beneath a dramatic sky filled with thick grey and blue clouds. — Alan MacRae captured this cool image of a tractor on Mellon Udrigle beach, Wester Ross.

Iain Macdonald A puffin stands in short grass on a coastal cliff above a rocky shoreline. The black-and-white seabird faces sideways, showing its distinctive orange beak, with the sea and rocks visible below. — Iain MacDonald and family spotted some puffins on Staffa while on a family holiday.

Peter Xu A small white cottage sits alone on a wide green moor beneath a towering rocky mountain. Low cloud and mist cling to the upper slopes, while a winding path leads across the landscape toward the house. In the foreground, a small tent and a person stand near a stream. — Peter Xu captured this image of the Lagangarbh Hut in Ballachulish.

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