Your pictures of Scotland: 23 - 30 May

Serap Badur Two sheep walk along a path by water. The water has lots of little islands and a rainbow can be seen on a cloud in the distance.Serap Badur
Serap Badur spotted these sheep and a rainbow while celebrating her birthday on Skye.

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Sylvia Anderson The green Shetlands Islands with a bridge connecting two grassy regions. The water is sparkling blue and it's a clear blue day.Sylvia Anderson
Sylvia Anderson sent in this glorious picture of North Roe in Shetland.
Kevin Hamill A drone shot taken far above the village of Cowie. It appears to be early in the morning and mist covers part of the town.Kevin Hamill
"The Stirlingshire village of Cowie under a blanket of early morning mist," said Kevin Hamill.
Dawn Steel A swan lunges at a mallard while swimming on the reflective waterDawn Steel
A cob protects his nest in the Kay Park in Kilmarnock. Taken by Dawn Steel.
John Christie White puffy cotton grass in a fieldJohn Christie
"A fine display of common cotton grass on Scald Law in the Pentlands," said John Christie.
Donna McAdam The view down a river with trees on both sides. The sun shines high in the sky which is a clear blue.Donna McAdam
Donna McAdam from East Kilbride snapped a sunny scene near Glen Coe.
Henry Bookey An wet otter with its eyes closed and the sun on its face among seaweedHenry Bookey
"While on Mull, I saw this otter enjoying the early morning sun on its face on the shore of a loch," said Henry Bookey.
Nicky Thomas Colourful beach huts line up along a pebbly beach that becomes sandy closer to the water.Nicky Thomas
Nicky Thomas saw these colourful beach huts in Findhorn while on an overnight trip from Glasgow to Forres.
Kenneth Dryburgh The back of a wicker figure looking towards bright green grassy hills and trees on a clear day.Kenneth Dryburgh
The Wicker Lady in Falkland Palace Orchard with East Lomond hill in the background. Snapped by Kenneth Dryburgh.
Tony Marsh Marathon runners in Edinburgh fight through the heavy rain. They are dressed in running gear and travelling along a flat road.Tony Marsh
Tony Marsh snapped marathon runners in Edinburgh as they fought through the rain.
Paula Shiels Three sheep look at the camera at a country show. They stand on grass in front of a metal fence.Paula Shiels
Paula Shiels called this photograph "Three Wise Sheepies", featuring friendly animals from the Cupar Show.
Mangela Coia Cliffs in Skye with a straight sheer drop down into the water. The cliffs are topped with bright green grass.Mangela Coia
Kilt rock on the Isle of Skye, taken by Mangela Coia.
Mike Merchant At least eight bass gannets on the side of a dark rock.Mike Merchant
Mike Merchant from Newbury got a great view of gannet couples on the Bass Rock while on a boat trip from North Berwick.
Kenneth Hogg Rolling green fields with bushes and trees off into the distance.Kenneth Hogg
The countryside south of Ceres in Fife, captured by Kenneth Hogg.
Nancy Chambers Dunfermline Abbey, an old light-coloured greyish church with several small spires. The surrounding gardens can be seen, with trees and bushes and a separating wall. The sky is blue.Nancy Chambers
Dunfermline Abbey looking stunning in the sunshine. Taken Nancy Chambers.
Mitchell McMinn The sun rises over the maize cloches at Tinwald in Dumfries and Galloway. The whole picture is cast in yellow light contrasting with dark shadows, with straight strips on cloches across the fieldMitchell McMinn
Mitchell McMinn snapped the sun rising over the maize cloches at Tinwald in Dumfries and Galloway.
Thomas Macdonald A ScotRail train crosses over a bridge with two archways over a river. It is surrounded by trees on both sides.Thomas Macdonald
Thomas Macdonald from Glasgow took this photo of a train passing over the bridge just outside Pollok Park.
Susan Morrison A white sandy beach with blue water and blue skiesSusan Morrison
Susan Morrison from Perth said: "Made the most of recent good weather by taking bikes to Isle of Gigha for the day. It was sublime."
Michelle Popp Two small houses at the bottom of a tall grassy hill. The house reflects onto the very still water. It appears to be the end of the day, and the light is fading.Michelle Popp
Michelle Popp took this photo while travelling along the Amar River on the Isle of Skye.
Angela Martin Tall waves crash against the barriers at Prestwick Beach. It appears to be a windy day with dark storm clouds. Two benches, one red and one yellow, sit back from the water.Angela Martin
"No one was chancing a stroll today in Prestwick," said Angela Martin.
Amy Jenkins The sun sets over the Forth Road bridge from South Queensferry. The sky is orange and the water is sparkling and dark purple.Amy Jenkins
Amy Jenkins captured the amber sunset over the Forth Road bridge from South Queensferry.
Michael O'Kane A circular sculpture made of individual rocks on a hill overlooking a loch and grassy hills Michael O'Kane
On a recent camping trip to Ullapool, Michael O'Kane from Bridge of Earn stopped in at the Knockan Crag nature reserve.
Adrian Thomson The Aberdeen men's football team atop a red open-top double decker bus with fans watching and cheering below in Aberdeen gearAdrian Thomson
Adrian Thomson watched the Aberdeen men's football team on their victory parade after they won the Scottish Cup for the first time in 35 years.
Martin McKerrell A deer and a fawn in a field of tall grass. The deer looks towards the camera and the fawn looks away.Martin McKerrell
"This doe and her recently arrived fawns are taking refuge near my house in North Ayrshire," said Martin McKerrell.
Dennis Clarke A view of St Andrews from a Fife Coastal Path walk from Kingsbarns. The beach  can be seen with colourful houses and the cathedral behind it. Rolling hills can be seen in the distance.Dennis Clarke
Dennis Clarke sent in his view of St Andrews from a Fife Coastal Path walk from Kingsbarns.

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