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Your pictures of Scotland: 25 September - 2 October

Joanna Gilpin Highland cow grazing on grass beside a rocky shoreline, with steep cliffs, calm water and a small coastal settlement in the background.Joanna Gilpin
Joanna Gilpin from Dunoon snapped this image of a cow before getting on the ferry from Luing to the Isle of Seil.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 25 September and 2 October.

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Lesley Coutts Two marked sheep grazing on a grassy cliff overlooking clear turquoise sea water.Lesley Coutts
Lesley Coutts spotted some sheep grazing with a stunning view on the Isle of Harris.

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Alistair Murphy Dark storm clouds hang low over the sea as a ferry's white wake stretches toward the horizon, with distant islands visible beneath the dramatic sky.Alistair Murphy
Alistair Murphy from Edinburgh enjoyed the view from the ferry leaving Arran.
Dennis Clarke Full moon appearing to rest on top of a tall stone war memorial above a row of houses, with rolling hills in the background beneath a deep blue evening sky.Dennis Clarke
Dennis Craig from South Queensferry caught the sun setting over Stair Park in Girvan.
Charlie Scott European robin standing on an outstretched hand, pecking at food while surrounded by gravel and garden plants.Charlie Scott
Charlie Scott from New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire made a new friend in his garden this week.
Robert Westerman Traditional wooden sailing boat moored in a calm canal basin, with white waterside buildings, trees and reflections on the water beneath a bright blue sky.Robert Westerman
Robert Westerman from Machrihanish, Argyll and Bute captured this beautiful image at the western end of the Crinan Canal.
Edward Moye Night-time view of a riverside cityscape with church spires, illuminated buildings and colourful reflections shimmering on the water beneath a cloudy sky.Edward Moye
Edward Moye snapped this image of a full moon over the River Ness, Inverness.
Robert Donald Panoramic view from a mountain ridge, showing rolling peaks stretching into the distance with two hikers standing on a rocky summit in the foreground.Robert Donald
Using a drone, Robert Donald snapped this image of himself and his son Findlay at the summit of Stob Dubh.
Pat Christie Close-up of a horse leaning over a wooden fence, with its nose filling much of the frame and a countryside landscape blurred in the background.Pat Christie
Pat Christie from North Berwick got "up close and personal" with Artemis, the Exmoor pony at North Berwick Law.
Helen Baird Ruined stone building framed by two ornate gate pillars, surrounded by overgrown vegetation and trees under a bright blue sky.Helen Baird
Helen Baird from Greenock submitted this image of the ruins of Dalquarran Castle in Dailly, South Ayrshire.
Gosia Hunter Brown dog wearing a harness lying on a sandy beach beside turquoise water, with footprints in the sand and mountains on the horizon.Gosia Hunter
Gosia Hunter from Peebles snapped a picture of rescue dog Reilly enjoying a relaxing day at the beach on Scarista beach, Isle of Harris.
Graham Christie Juvenile gull floating on calm water while holding a small crab in its beak, with rippling reflections visible on the surface.Graham Christie
Picture gallery regular Graham Christie enjoyed a visit to Gare Loch this week where he spotted a young gull grabbing a crab for lunch.
Linda Miller Weathered tree stump covered in bright green moss and lichen, creating a miniature landscape of decaying wood and plant life.Linda Miller
Linda Miller spotted this moss covered wooden post
Hazel Thomson Orange-and-black butterfly resting on vibrant pink coneflowers in a garden, surrounded by brightly lit petals and green foliage.Hazel Thomson
Hazel Thomson from Elgin spotted this beautiful tortoiseshell butterfly during a visit to the gardens at Haddo House in Aberdeenshire.
Hamish Spencer-Nairn Silhouette of a lone horse standing on a ridgeline against a cloudy sky in a minimalist black-and-white landscape.Hamish Spencer-Nairn
Hamish Spencer-Nairn took this stunning photograph of a Clydesdale horse in Collessie, Fife.
Farnoush Hayati Ornate circular dome ceiling viewed from below, featuring decorative plasterwork, a central skylight and symmetrical architectural details illuminated by warm lighting.Farnoush Hayati
Farnoush Hayati enjoyed a visit to the National Records of Scotland building during Doors Open Day. She said: "It's such an incredible space surrounded by so much history."
Dr John Drummond Waves crash against a rocky shoreline beneath dramatic storm clouds, with a small white house standing near the coast under a break in the light.Dr John Drummond
Dr John Drummond snapped this image of the sea in Cellard
Michael Wyse Small black-and-white dog walking along a grassy path at sunset, with golden light, tall grasses and distant hills in the background.Michael Wyse
Michael Wyse snapped this image of Cody the chihuahua during sunset at Dunrobin Castle this week.
Walter Baxter Garden spider suspended in the centre of its web, with delicate strands visible against an out-of-focus natural backdrop.Walter Baxter
Walter Baxter spotted this spider weaving an intricate web in his garden in Galashiels.
Victor Tregubov Red fly agaric mushroom with white spots growing on a woodland floor, beside a smaller mushroom amid fallen leaves, grass and forest debris.Victor Tregubov
Victor Tregubov spotted the signs of Autumn near Applecross. "So many beautiful scenes around, all you have to do is slow down," he said.
Andy Sommerville Kingfisher hovering in mid-air with wings fully spread, captured against a softly blurred green background.Andy Sommerville
Andy Sommerville from Wishaw said he has "waited 10 years for a shot like this", after managing to capture this amazing image of a kingfisher on the River Kelvin, Glasgow.
Andrew Beattie Calm loch at dusk with dark mountain silhouettes reflected on the water beneath a softly coloured evening sky.Andrew Beattie
"Having spent an amazing day in the mountains of Arran, it was tough to have to leave the island," said Andrew Beattie from Dreghorn.
David Stevenson Single sunflower growing beside a roadside hedge, its bright yellow bloom standing above green and yellow leaves against a cloudy sky.David Stevenson
David Stevenson snapped this image of a solo sunflower in Balerno, Edinburgh.
Jim Hughes Abandoned stone cottage partially covered in green ivy, with weathered outbuildings and a rusted corrugated roof surrounded by trees and overgrown grass.Jim Hughes
Jim Hughes from East Calder came across the ruins of a derelict house during a walk near Aviemore. "Obviously once a beautiful house and quite poignant to reflect on the lives lived there and how nature is now taking over," he said.
Ethan Green Race car number 18 speeding along a wet track at dusk, with headlights reflecting on the surface beneath a dramatic orange and dark-blue sunset sky captured with motion blur.Ethan Green
Ethan Green snapped this image at the first ever night race at Knockhill racing circuit in Fife.