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Your pictures of Scotland: 31 July - 7 August

Robert Westerman A coastal sunset, with a boat resting in the bay as water laps around it, and dramatic clouds overhead and a sky coloured purple, blue and orange. Robert Westerman
Robert Westerman said the small boat anchored in the bay transformed an already beautiful Machrihanish sunset into something even more memorable.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 31 July and 7 August.

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Paula Shiels Two dogs resting on rocks, with the sea and islands in the distance behind them. Paula Shiels
Paula Shiels' dogs Braègha & Mirin took a break while on the Postman's Path looking over to Lewis & The Shiant Isles.

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Abdullah Babatunde A fast-flowing river or series of rapids running through a rocky woodland landscape, with water cascading down the rocks.Abdullah Babatunde
Abdullah Babatunde took this dramatic picture while on a trip to the Falls of Feugh near Banchory.
Fraser McDougall A golden retriever dog splashes in water with its eyes shut and a content look on its face.Fraser McDougall
Freddy, a six-year-old golden retriever, was thoroughly enjoying a swim in Barvick Burn at Glenturret Distillery, captured by Fraser McDougall.
Brian Johnston A bridge over water, stretching into the distance. A church and its spire tower can be seen in the background. Brian Johnston
Brian Johnston was passing by Perth Road Bridge with his two dogs Archie and Daisy when he took this picture, with St Matthew's Church visible in the distance.
John Dewar A dramatic mountain landscape with towering rock formations, steep cliffs, and rolling grassy slopes, on a misty but sunny morning.John Dewar
An early morning view of the weird and wonderful pinnacles of the Storr on Skye, as seen by John Dewar.
Brendan O'Hagan A view looking across to Hampden Park football stadium, with a huge amount of fireworks - mostly orange and pink - all exploding into the sky above the stadium. Brendan O'Hagan
Brendan O'Hagan's back garden offered him the perfect view of the fireworks finale to Calvin Harris' recent two gigs at Hampden Park.
Thomas Martin The sun setting over a golf course, with two men still out on the grass, walking towards the hole while carrying their clubs.Thomas Martin
The sun was setting but these golfers were determined to carry on their round at Kirkhill Golf Club in Cambuslang, in this picture taken by Thomas Martin.
Lorna McClean Two different bird species face each other across a hanging bird feeder on a tree branch.Lorna McClean
Lorna McClean spotted a jay and a great spotted woodpecker ready to tussle over the ball feeder at a small bird hide near the village of Laurieston in Dumfries & Galloway.
Lorraine Sharkey A striking coastal landscape photograph featuring a double rainbow over the sea. Several buildings with grey and brown roofs are visible in the lower-left corner while the double rainbow arcs against dark clouds.Lorraine Sharkey
Lorraine Sharkey spotted this double rainbow recently in Collieston, Aberdeenshire.
George Carson A grey mermaid sculpture, sitting on rocks on a beach, with houses visible in the distance. George Carson
George Carson was visiting Pittenweem with his wife whilst on holiday in St Monans, when they found this mermaid on the beach.
Lynn Martin A waterfront during early nightfall, with calm water, two large illuminated vessels, and a town stretching along the shoreline.Lynn Martin
A spectacular night sky at Rothesay, captured by Lynn Martin.
David Watson A grassy shoreline going toward a large body of water, with rows of purple thistle flowers at various stages of bloom.David Watson
This lovely view from Ardgay towards the Dornoch Firth was snapped by David Watson.
Aldo San Giorgi A remote coastal lighthouse on a grassy headland, overlooking a bright, sunlit sea, viewed from an elevated position.Aldo San Giorgi
Aldo San Giorgi was visiting Scotland from the Netherlands and having "a marvellous experience" when he took this snap at Point Neist on the Isle of Skye.
Samantha Christie A snow leopard stares directly into the camera while sitting in a zooSamantha Christie
This snow leopard at the Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian gave a curious look to Samantha Christie.
Polly Turner A baby reindeer and its mother standing amongst grassy land, on a hiking trail. Polly Turner
Polly Turner was hiking up Sgòr Gaoith in the Cairngorms when she encountered a baby reindeer and its mother.
Ev Cargill A view from inside a sports arena, showing the thousands of people seated over three tiers to watch it. A netball court is on the ground, with teams in yellow and red playing each other.Ev Cargill
A packed crowd at the OVO Hydro on the final day of the Commonwealth Games netball events, taken by Ev Cargill.
Aileen Gillies A sunset, with an orange sky, overlooking the sea. Two swans are sitting in the water, with the sunset beaming down over them. Aileen Gillies
Aileen Gillies was happy to share a beautiful sunset with two swans at Ronachan Point in Kintyre.
Heather Campbell A young girl standing on a beach, flying a kite into the sky. The clouds are a mixture of white and grey, with the sky bright blue.Heather Campbell
Heather Campbell's daughter was enjoying flying her kite on a sunny but breezy day at Tentsmuir beach in Leuchars.
Stuart Saunders A derelict cottage on a bright and sunny day.Stuart Saunders
Stuart Saunders was visiting the the isle of Stroma from Sheffield when he came across one of the isle's many derelict cottages.
Steven McDonald A small harbour at sunset or early twilight, with tranquil water, moored boats, and a colourful evening sky of pinks and oranges.Steven McDonald
After a busy day on the Moray coast, a very tranquil sunset settled over Cullen harbour. Captured by Steven McDonald.
Jon Hayes A side-on view of a red deer, standing and looking straight ahead. Jon Hayes
Jon Hayes was on a road trip through the New Galloway Forest when he saw this red deer.
Iain Kirkpatrick A black and red admiral butterfly, sitting on a purple thistleIain Kirkpatrick
Iain Kirkpatrick was visiting the RSPB Lochwinnoch reserve when he spotted this red admiral as it alighted on a thistle.
Tammy Travill A wide sandy beach at sunset in Nairn, with a dramatic sky dominating most of the frame.Tammy Travill
A sunset over a Nairn beach was captured by Tammy Travill.
Richard Taylor A twilight landscape photograph featuring a climbing wall silhouetted against a luminous evening sky, with sky lit up by noctilucent clouds - high-altitude clouds that remain illuminated long after sunset.Richard Taylor
Richard Taylor observed these noctilucent clouds forming over the climbing wall at the camp at Scoughall near North Berwick.