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Alistair Warwick, from Carlisle, was on a visit to the Moray Firth when he took this shot. He said: “The dolphins at Chanonry Point always put on a fantastic display.”

Alistair Warwick Dolphin leaping from the Moray Firth — Alistair Warwick, from Carlisle, was on a visit to the Moray Firth when he took this shot. He said: “The dolphins at Chanonry Point always put on a fantastic display.”

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Bill Cameron took this picture of adventurer Tom McClean’s whale-shaped boat in Loch Linnhe at dawn with a saltire in the sky above. McClean had planned to make an Atlantic crossing in the boat more than 30 years ago.

Bill Cameron A whale-shaped boat and its reflection on the waters of Loch Linnhe — Bill Cameron took this picture of adventurer Tom McClean’s whale-shaped boat in Loch Linnhe at dawn with a saltire in the sky above. McClean had planned to make an Atlantic crossing in the boat more than 30 years ago.

John Dewar, from Kilmaurs, said: “I caught myself in this Brocken spectre while photographing Garbh Bheinn from the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe.”

John Dewar Brocken spectre reflected on cloud in Glen Coe's mountain landscape — John Dewar, from Kilmaurs, said: “I caught myself in this Brocken spectre while photographing Garbh Bheinn from the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe.”

Andrew Carruthers said of this image: “I just loved seeing the silhouette of the crowd against the sunset as they watched the wing walker at Ayr Festival of Flight.”

Andrew Carruthers People watching a biplane at Ayr Festival of Flight, silhouetted against a sunset — Andrew Carruthers said of this image: “I just loved seeing the silhouette of the crowd against the sunset as they watched the wing walker at Ayr Festival of Flight.”

Kay Stevenson was also at the aviation festival. Kay said: “Managed to capture this bee-autiful shot of the Lancaster bomber flying at the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight.”

Kay Stevenson A World War Two Lancaster aircraft in flight with a bee — Kay Stevenson was also at the aviation festival. Kay said: “Managed to capture this bee-autiful shot of the Lancaster bomber flying at the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight.”

Lyndon Baker, of Norfolk, said of this submission to the gallery: “Looking back across the bay at Badachro, first afternoon of the holiday.”

Lyndon Baker A house among trees and a bay with yachts and other boats in it — Lyndon Baker, of Norfolk, said of this submission to the gallery: “Looking back across the bay at Badachro, first afternoon of the holiday.”

Liz Rodger captured this rare sight. She said: “This strange phenomenon, a fogbow, formed by sunlight reacting with fog on Broughty Ferry beach.”

Liz Rodger A fogbow forms above a beach and the sea at Broughty Ferry — Liz Rodger captured this rare sight. She said: “This strange phenomenon, a fogbow, formed by sunlight reacting with fog on Broughty Ferry beach.”

Will Colston, partner Gareth Quinn and their friend Lottie Bovil were on their way to Hushinish Beach on Harris. Will said: “As we neared, the clouds parted but the road didn’t as we were stuck in a Highland cow traffic jam.”

Will Colston Highland cattle walking along a road — Will Colston, partner Gareth Quinn and their friend Lottie Bovil were on their way to Hushinish Beach on Harris. Will said: “As we neared, the clouds parted but the road didn’t as we were stuck in a Highland cow traffic jam.”

Gavin Mcdonald took this image of Glen Gairn.

Gavin Mcdonald A road with houses in the distance in Glen Gairn — Gavin Mcdonald took this image of Glen Gairn.

Rob Bradley, of Lochend, Inverlael, had a good view of the Northern Lights.

Rob Bradley Northern Lights and stars — Rob Bradley, of Lochend, Inverlael, had a good view of the Northern Lights.

Claire Grant said: “This was taken on an evening walk in Tomatin in the Highlands.”

Claire Grant An old farm building next to a track at sunset — Claire Grant said: “This was taken on an evening walk in Tomatin in the Highlands.”

Debbie Neilson celebrated her 50th with a holiday in the west Highlands. She said: “This is still my favourite view of Plockton after many years of visiting.”

Debbie Neilson House, yachts in the bay and flowering plants in the foreground in Plockton — Debbie Neilson celebrated her 50th with a holiday in the west Highlands. She said: “This is still my favourite view of Plockton after many years of visiting.”

Eileen Tisdall said of her picture: “Last week we took geography students from the University of Stirling on a field trip to the north west Highlands. I took this photo of the students on Balnakeil Beach as they got ready to do some beach surveys in the glorious sunshine.”

Eileen Tisdall Footprints on a sandy beach and a group of people standing by the sea — Eileen Tisdall said of her picture: “Last week we took geography students from the University of Stirling on a field trip to the north west Highlands. I took this photo of the students on Balnakeil Beach as they got ready to do some beach surveys in the glorious sunshine.”

Rob Barrie’s image of people watching the sunrise at Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye.

Rob Barrie People watching the sunrise at Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye — Rob Barrie’s image of people watching the sunrise at Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye.

Lili Stirling, from Drumoak, said: “A dewy early autumn morning near Banchory. Cobwebs just everywhere.”

Lili Stirling Wet cobwebs on heather — Lili Stirling, from Drumoak, said: “A dewy early autumn morning near Banchory. Cobwebs just everywhere.”

Colin Levey, from Larbert, was on a walking trip to An Teallach when he spotted this feral goat on Corrag Bhuidhe Pinnacles.

Colin Levey A feral goat on a rocky ridge — Colin Levey, from Larbert, was on a walking trip to An Teallach when he spotted this feral goat on Corrag Bhuidhe Pinnacles.

Charles Smith won a competition to visit the top of the Forth Road Bridge on its 60th anniversary.

Charles Smith Steelwork on the Forth Road Bridge with the sea and houses and trees below — Charles Smith won a competition to visit the top of the Forth Road Bridge on its 60th anniversary.

Louise Love, of Skye, encountered swarms of biting midgies near Torridon. Louise said: “Thousands of the tiny vampires on wings descended just as I was trying to do a sunset photograph. Those aren’t dust spots. We left in a hurry.”

Louise Love Midgies cover the lense of a camera like little blurry dots in a picture taken near Torridon — Louise Love, of Skye, encountered swarms of biting midgies near Torridon. Louise said: “Thousands of the tiny vampires on wings descended just as I was trying to do a sunset photograph. Those aren’t dust spots. We left in a hurry.”

John Kay, from Glenrothes, spotted these sheep in a children’s play park at Corran.

John Kay Sheep behind a metal fence, standing besides swings in a children's play park — John Kay, from Glenrothes, spotted these sheep in a children’s play park at Corran.

Alistair Murphy was on a walk along the front at Cramond, Edinburgh. He said that like most of the east coast that day it was shrouded in mist while the west basked in sunshine. Alistair added: “I believe the ‘road to nowhere’ leads to Cramond Island but on a day like this it could lead anywhere.”

Alistair Murphy A line of war-time submarine defences — Alistair Murphy was on a walk along the front at Cramond, Edinburgh. He said that like most of the east coast that day it was shrouded in mist while the west basked in sunshine. Alistair added: “I believe the ‘road to nowhere’ leads to Cramond Island but on a day like this it could lead anywhere.”

Neil McAllister made a trip to Hirta in St Kilda. He said: “Newsportual Trust for Scotland is doing a great job maintaining and, in some cases, refurbishing the original settlement buildings.”

Neil McAllister Ruined buildings and a bay on Hirta in St Kilda — Neil McAllister made a trip to Hirta in St Kilda. He said: “Newsportual Trust for Scotland is doing a great job maintaining and, in some cases, refurbishing the original settlement buildings.”

Rebecca Hoskins’ picture of sunset at the Cromarty Firth.

Rebecca Hoskins Sunset on the Cromarty Firth with boats and an oil rig on the water — Rebecca Hoskins’ picture of sunset at the Cromarty Firth.

David May enjoyed a visit to Linn of Dee near Braemar. He said: “Now, here’s a tall tale. Apparently the devil mixed up vast quantities of boozy fruit juice inside the rocky cavity called the Devil’s Punchbowl and got very drunk.”

David May A river running through rocks in an area of forestry near Braemar — David May enjoyed a visit to Linn of Dee near Braemar. He said: “Now, here’s a tall tale. Apparently the devil mixed up vast quantities of boozy fruit juice inside the rocky cavity called the Devil’s Punchbowl and got very drunk.”

Gerry Macdonald said of this image: “Autumn scene at Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, taken whilst out for a cycle.”

Gerry Macdonald Combine harvester in a field with an open gate and stone dyke in foreground — Gerry Macdonald said of this image: “Autumn scene at Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, taken whilst out for a cycle.”

Alastair Currie and his wife Rachel were travelling by canal on a hot day from the Clyde to the west coast. Alastair said: “Tired, we decided to stop over in the Crinan Basin, with some of the best views in Scotland.”

Alastair Currie A yacht, house and canal locks at Crinan Basin — Alastair Currie and his wife Rachel were travelling by canal on a hot day from the Clyde to the west coast. Alastair said: “Tired, we decided to stop over in the Crinan Basin, with some of the best views in Scotland.”

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