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In pictures: Summer solstice across Scotland

21 June 2021

The summer solstice sunrise at Rubha nan Gall, Isle of Mull.

Sam Jones Sunrise — The summer solstice sunrise at Rubha nan Gall, Isle of Mull.

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, which means it has the most hours of sunlight.

In the northern hemisphere, it falls on 21 June this year - and BBC Weather Watchers and BBC News website readers have been up early to capture the scene.

What is the summer solstice?

Here is a selection of your images of dramatic sunrises from around Scotland.

Ian Reid captured this image of Luce Bay in Dumfries and Galloway.

Ian Reid Luce Bay — Ian Reid captured this image of Luce Bay in Dumfries and Galloway.

The Callanish standing stones look impressive in the early morning light.

MercuryBlue/BBC Weather Watchers Callanish — The Callanish standing stones look impressive in the early morning light.

A spectacular view out at sea off the Shetland Islands.

Glenferness Invader/BBC Weather Watchers Sunrise — A spectacular view out at sea off the Shetland Islands.

A clear sun spotted rising over Elgin.

Astronut/BBC Weather Watchers Sunrise — A clear sun spotted rising over Elgin.

Light breaking through the clouds at the Isle of Barra.

Ainslie/BBC Weather Watchers Isle of Barra — Light breaking through the clouds at the Isle of Barra.

Reflections on the water in this image from Tarbert.

Minch Pilot/BBC Weather Watchers Tarbert — Reflections on the water in this image from Tarbert.

"I watched the rising solstice sun 'draw' this rainbow this morning over the Angus fields, towards Arbroath," says Astrid Leeson.

Astrid Leeson Solstice — "I watched the rising solstice sun 'draw' this rainbow this morning over the Angus fields, towards Arbroath," says Astrid Leeson.

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