Your pictures of Scotland: 10 - 17 July

Carolyn Guild Lone paddleboarder crossing a sunlit sea beneath dramatic clouds.Carolyn Guild
"Strangers on the water on a beautiful summers evening," taken at Barassie Beach in Troon by Carolyn Guild.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 10 and 17 July.

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Piotr Slusaczyk Puffins taking flight above rocky cliffs near a lighthouse.Piotr Slusaczyk
Piotr Slusaczyk took this photo on a recent trip to the Isle of May on the Firth of Forth.

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Maria MacPhee Pink and blue sunset reflected across wet beach sand.Maria MacPhee
'After Sundown' at Traig Eais on the Isle of Barra, pictured by Maria MacPhee.
Malcolm Gillies Red squirrel peeking from a wooden nut feeder.Malcolm Gillies
"I visited the wildlife viewing hide at Aberfoyle to watch the red squirrels. One was having a fantastic time. It got into a feeder and among other adventures, became trapped when a pigeon landed on the lid of the feeder," said Malcolm Gillies.
Caelan Bell Hilltop landscape overlooking rolling clouds below, Two deer silhouetted on a ridge above a sea of cloud.Caelan Bell
A scenic photo taken by Caelan Bell during a recent hike at Ben Alder in the Highlands.
Rachel Butchert Large striped festival tent at sunset with crowds gathering.Rachel Butchert
The sunset over Tiree Music festival sent in by Rachel Butchert.
Ryan Seath Blue sign with the word beach painted on it standing above a bright summer shoreline.Ryan Seath
Also at the festival, Ryan Seath took this picture at a nearby beach on the island.
Eilidh McLaggan Sandy path winding through coastal dunes toward the sea.Eilidh McLaggan
Eilidh McLaggan from Pittenweem took this photo as she headed towards Eoropie Beach on the Isle of Lewis.
Stuart Rowell Close-up of purple thistle flowers in bloom.Stuart Rowell
Thistles in bloom near the Union Canal in Edinburgh, photographed by Stuart Rowell.
Ronnie MacLennan A thistle in bloom taken against an orange skyRonnie MacLennan
Another thistle, this one snapped by Ronnie MacLennan who said family took this photo during a holiday in Blackcraig.
Colin Dey Ornate fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle above.Colin Dey
Colin Dey from Kemnay took this photo of the fountain in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh with the castle in the background.
Ross Henderson Goose flying low over a calm loch with woodland beyond.Ross Henderson
Ross Henderson sent in this photo of a Greylag Goose flying over Loch Leven.
Andy Donne A goat standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking the coast.Andy Donne
A daring wild goat spotted looking over the bay at Port Ellen, sent in by Andy Donne.
Melanie Paproth A young sheep looking through farm fencing on a sunny day.Melanie Paproth
This little lamb popped his head through to say hello to Melanie Paproth at the Museum of Island Life in Skye.
Laura Docherty Sunset reflections across wet sand as a silhouetted women and dog run along the shore.Laura Docherty
Laura Docherty and her dog Jake "chasing the sun" at Leven Beach.
Sylvia Beaumont Two ponies grazing on a hillside overlooking the coast.Sylvia Beaumont
Sylvia Beaumont sent in this photo of two Exmoor ponies grazing in North Berwick with Bass Rock in the distance.
Victor Tregubov Mountain valley with a winding river beneath blue skies.Victor Tregubov
A beautiful summer day at Glen Etive, sent in by regular Victor Tregubov.
David Auckland Vast field of purple wildflowers stretching across the countryside.David Auckland
A field of fiddle-neck: Purple plants growing near Craigrothie, Fife. Photographed by David Auckland.
Aileen Gillies A fishing boat anchored on calm water at sunset.Aileen Gillies
"A beautiful Crinan sunset they never fail to be impressive," said Aileen Gillies who sent in this photo.
Jillian Connor Highland cattle resting on a sandy beach.Jillian Connor
Even Highland Cows like a day at the beach, evidenced by this photo sent in by Jillian Connor at Fionnaphort on Mull.
Lorne MacLeod A kayaker navigating powerful white-water rapids.Lorne MacLeod
Lorne MacLeod from Oban sent in this photo of a kayaker on the water at the Falls of Lora. He said: "A' Choingheal is the Gàidhlig name for Connel, and roughly translates to "the white dogs," a reference to the frothing, turbulent rapids at the mouth of Loch Etive."
Martin King A swan gliding across calm water beneath a golden sunset.Martin King
Martin King sent in this sunset photo taken somewhere on the west coast - but kept his exact location a mystery. Can you tell where he is?
Andrew Henderson Black and white view of a beach safety hut on a beach.Andrew Henderson
A scene reminiscent of Baywatch (minus the filter) - but this one is in Broughty Ferry. Sent in by Andrew Henderson who said the area gives him a "strong sense of serenity".