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Your pictures of Scotland: 4 September - 11 September

A swan has it's beak tucked behind a wing. It is bathed in the last rays of light at sunset which are reflected on the ripples of water around it too.Hazel Thomson

Hazel Thomson from Morayshire enjoyed the last rays of sunshine over Loch Sypynie with this swan.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 4 September and 11 September.

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A vivid rainbow over the harbour in Castleton snapped by Heather Walker.

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Two streams of a dramatic waterfall over jagged rocks, with spots of green moss and leaves on a tree branch surrounding.Bruce Carrington

Bruce Carrington took this long exposure picture of what he described as a "delightful sight" - the Eas Fors waterfall, near Ulva on the Isle of Mull.

Warmly lit medieval stone chapel interior with vaulted arches, a small altar and a cross beneath a tall arched window.Elizabeth Ross

Sunlight streaming through the window illuminated the old stonework for Elizabeth Ross's visit to St Athernase Church in Leuchars during the Doors Open Days festival.

A yacht heels sharply in a strong breeze as it rounds a buoy on choppy water, with dark clouds and the hills above Invergordon in the background.Chris Reekie

Chris Reekie took this dramatic picture on the ferry from Nigg to Cromarty.

An orange and brown butterfly is perched in the centre of a sunflower, with green leaves surrounding the flower.John McGuinness

John McGuinness from Dunfermline said he had a welcome visitor while enjoying a quiet cuppa in the garden.

Two long rows of students in red gowns standing along a pier and contrasting with the blue water and sky in the background. Kim Bennett

"Sunday was the University of St Andrews' pier walk, where new and existing students don the red gowns and walked the pier, marking the start of the new academic year. A wonderful sight," said Kim Bennett from Cupar.

Five jets fly in formation trailing white smoke while a solo aircraft loops overhead, leaving a sweeping arc of pink smoke across the sky.Chris Bell

Chris Bell from Strathblane sent in this photo from the International Ayr Show of a Red Arrows loop during the Festival of Flight.

The Milky Way stretches across a star-filled night sky above a winding river and dark hills, reflected in the still water below.Alan Rankin

"After a run of cloudy days and nights I managed to make the most of a break in the clouds and captured the Milky Way and a satellite trail near Carrbridge," said Alan Rankin.

A kingfisher with vivid blue and orange plumage perches on a branch, bending its head down as it preens its feathers against a softly blurred background.Robert Bain

Robert Bain from Methven in Perthshire photographed a kingfisher on the River Almond.

Judges in bright orange vests watch competitors and spectators gathered around a rocky sea pool during the World Stone Skimming Championships, with cottages and the coastline beyond.Bren Boll

Judge's view: Bren Boll sent in this snap from the judging position at the World Stone Skimming Championships on Easdale island.

A small brown treecreeper clings to the trunk of a weathered tree, framed by splintered dead wood and softly blurred woodland in the background.Audrey Doherty

Audrey Doherty spotted this treecreeper on a bright day at Crombie Country Park in Angus.

A faint rainbow arches across a pastel pink and blue evening sky above a dark horizon dotted with trees and rooftops.Shona Alexander

"Here is my picture of a 'Pink Rainbow'…it disappeared as quick as it had appeared," said Shona Alexander from Ayr.

Three wild goats with curved horns stand on rugged coastal rocks above the sea, looking toward the camera as the waves crash behind them.Charlie McGinn

Charlie McGinn from Helensburgh spotted these wild goats on the Isle of Mull. He said: "Despite the strong winds and rain coming in off the Atlantic Ocean, they were confidently negotiating the rocky shoreline."

Black-and-white shot of a wet coastal street lined with stone and whitewashed buildings and beneath dramatic, cloud-filled skies.Gordon Lundie

"Millport on a monochrome kind of day," said Gordon Lundie.

A large group of riders cycles along a wet road under dark skies, viewed from behind.Gavin Proc

Riders heading back towards Earlston after completing the first of three categorised climbs near Whitadder Reservoir on the final stage of the Tour of Britain, captured by Gavin Proc.

Sunlight filters through a dense woodland of tall conifers, illuminating tree trunks and ferns as evening light glows between the trees.Tony Goodrum

Tony Goodrum from Perth said he was out for "a beautiful walk" in the bluebell woods watching the sun come down.

A tightly packed group of white swans crowd together on dark, rippling water, their curved necks and bright feathers creating a striking pattern among a scattering of ducks.James Hughes

James Hughes from East Calder took this moody photo of swans at Linlithgow Loch.

A large seaside statue of a viking holding a spear and shield wears an orange traffic cone on its head, while people walk along the waterfront behind it under a clear blue sky.Mhairi Cunningham

"Saw this chap whilst visiting Largs Viking Festival - which was just great," said Mhairi Cunningham from West Lothian.

Bass Rock rises from the Firth of Forth with its lighthouse visible on the shoreline, while several sailing boats cross the calm sea between rocky outcrops in the foreground.Brian Colston

Brian Colston from Falkirk said: "A bright breezy day in North Berwick was perfect weather for a boat race in front of the Bass Rock."

A red post box is topped with a knitted cover featuring a dog and rabbit among colourful yarn flowers, their ears and bodies angled as if being blown sideways by the wind.Diane Lawson

Diane Lawson form Montrose said she "captured this pretty postbox topper on a bike trip to Killin. Looks like the dog and rabbit are being blown sideways in the wind."

A Grob Tutor aircraft is in flight, captured in frame of a crescent moon in a bright blue sky.Ian Paterson

"I wonder if the display pilot in this Grob Tutor was obviously under instructions from Ayr Traffic Control to 'fly me to the moon'," said Ian Paterson.

Wildflowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink and purple in front of a strip of stone wall.Robert Henderson

Robert Henderson from Edinburgh snapped these wildflowers in the Walled Garden at Culzean Castle.

A seal perches on a rock in the water, it's tail in the air. Green hills are blurred in the background.Rob Barrie

Rob Barrie was on a trip to Arran when he snapped some "seal yoga".

Bow Fiddle Rock rises dramatically from the sea off the Moray coast, its natural arch framed by blue water, rocky shoreline and sunlit grassy cliffs in the foreground.Derek Grist

Derek Grist from Forres said he took this picture of Bow Fiddle Rock on "a fine day".

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