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    Your pictures of Scotland: 21

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    Your pictures of Scotland: 21
    A blue fishing boat sits on calm water in Oban Harbour at night, with colourful lights from waterfront buildings reflecting across the water beneath a dark sky.
    Aileen captured this image while on a mid-week trip to Oban for dinner. [Aileen Gillies]

    A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 21 and 28 August

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    A calm woodland lake reflects surrounding trees and a blue sky, creating a near-perfect mirror image across the water.
    “Caught on a wonderful dog walk at Blairgowrie. Not a breath of wind over the mirror surface of the Loch,” said Alan Rankin. [Alan Rankin]

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    Several deer stand in a sunlit clearing within Dean Castle Country Park, surrounded by tall woodland trees.
    Stewart Macfarlane caught this woodland scene during a morning walk through Dean Castle Country Park. [Stewart Macfarlane]
    A painted skiff named The Flying Boat rests on a sandy shoreline while several crews row traditional skiffs across calm water during a regatta.
    A peaceful scene at Cromarty’s annual skiff regatta from David May [David May]
    Close-up of a vibrant bouquet of sunflowers with bright yellow petals and large brown centres.
    Caroline saw these late summer colours in a bouquet of sunflowers at Cairnie Farm. [Caroline Hannah]
    A shark shape created from assorted stones and pebbles arranged on sand, with white pebbles used to form the eye and teeth.
    “On my morning dog walk in Collieston, I came across this beach art, that someone had put a lot of effort into,” said Craig Swan. [Craig Swan]

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    A small green rowing boat floats on calm water beside the shore of Loch Ness.
    A peaceful view on a walk by Loch Ness was enjoyed by Duncan Craig and his dogs. [Duncan Craig]
    A procession of Lonach Highlanders in traditional tartan dress marches across a grassy field, carrying long pikes and wearing matching red and black tartan plaids.
    Ellie Williams captured this image of the Lonach Highlanders marching at the Lonach Gathering. [Ellie Williams]
    A dramatic conical mountain rises above a green valley, illuminated by patches of sunlight beneath a sky filled with large grey and white clouds.
    Munro Beinn Dorain, near Bridge of Orchy, snapped by David Gray on a recent trip through the west Highlands. [David Gray]
    A clear woodland burn flows through Birnam Glen.
    Eric Niven captured this tranquil scene beside the Inchewan Burn in Birnam Glen, enjoying a break while cycling through Perthshire. [Eric Niven]

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    The Airdrie Sky Tower stands in silhouette against a dramatic sunset sky, with vivid orange and red clouds illuminated by the setting sun.
    The sunset above the Airdrie Sky Tower just moments before a storm arrived, captured by John Cuthbert. [John Cuthbert]
    A woodland waterfall cascades over moss-covered rock ledges into a calm pool below.
    Gordon Stewart from Clackmannan came across this local waterfall. [Gordon Stewart]
    People in colourful period costumes stand and chat along South Bridge during the Edinburgh Fringe.
    Joshua Tomnay from Glasgow was inspired by this Edinburgh Fringe moment on South Bridge, showing cast members in costume. [Joshua Tomnay]
    A vivid red sun sits low on the horizon at Portgordon, casting warm orange and pink tones across the sea and sky.
    A quiet moment at the end of the day in Portgordon, captured by Marina Bruce. [Marina Bruce]

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    Close-up of a butterfly perched on a cluster of vibrant purple flowers at Archerfield Walled Garden.
    Julie Kornhammer from Haddington spotted this butterfly resting on vibrant purple flowers at Archerfield Walled Garden. [Julia Kornhammer]
    A large flock of oystercatchers takes flight over the water at Ardmore Point, creating a striking pattern of black-and-white wings against a coastal backdrop.
    Lorraine Campbell captured this sight at Ardmore Point, between Cardross and Helensburgh, as a parcel of oystercatchers took to the air. [Lorraine Campbell]
    A miniature Batman figure stands beside a vintage can of Irn-Bru in the foreground, with a blurred Gotham City Police car visible in the background.
    Despite Gotham City Police supposedly banning Irn-Bru on the Glasgow set of The Batman, Natalie Kazmierczak managed to snap this picture of a miniature Dark Knight alongside a vintage can of the Scottish drink. [Natalie Kazmierczak]
    A curlew is captured in flight above Seamill beach.
    Kenneth Milligan spotted a curlew in flight along Seamill beach. [Kenneth Milligan]

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    Noss Head Lighthouse stands on a grassy cliff-top headland overlooking the sea.
    Paul Steven from Wick captured this view of Noss Head Lighthouse, perched high above the dramatic cliffs of Caithness. [Paul Steven]
    A red kite perches on a thick tree branch surrounded by dense green oak leaves.
    A red kite resting among the branches of a tree, as photographed by Paul Shaw [Paul Shaw]
    A calm view across Clatteringshaws Loch, where green hills and white clouds are reflected almost perfectly in the still water.
    Rebecca Burns snapped this beautifully still scene at Clatteringshaws Loch. [Rebecca Burns]
    A calm tidal inlet at Locheport on the Isle of North Uist reflects soft pink and purple sunrise colours across the water.
    Senna Volbeda caught this early-morning view from her bedroom window in Locheport, North Uist. [Senna Volbeda]

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    Golden harvested fields dotted with rectangular hay bales stretch across the rolling countryside near Perth.
    Susan Morrison captured this beautiful Perthshire countryside scene while out exploring the hedgerows near Perth. [Susan Morrison]

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