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Stunning Scotland: Your Photos from 19-26 June Capture Nature and Culture

A diverse collection of photos from Scotland between 19-26 June showcases sunsets, wildlife, landscapes, and cultural events, featuring contributions from viewers across the country.

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An orange sunset over the sea. There are rocks in the foreground and a lighthouse standing on the cliff.

Your Pictures of Scotland

Alan Butterfield observed the sunset at Covesea Lighthouse on Lossiemouth West Beach.

A collection of photographs sent in by viewers between 19 and 26 June showcases the diverse beauty of Scotland.

Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure you follow the BBC's photography guidelines, which can be found here.

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Dorothy Munro described the scene near Huntly, Aberdeenshire, where a cottage, oilseed rape fields, and wild flowers were captured in "perfect harmony."

A white cottage with a grey slate roof and yellow doors sits on one side of a road. A field of yellow oilseed rape is on the other. Yellow wild flowers grown from the grass banking on the road. The sky is cloudy.
Image caption, Dorothy Munro said the cottage, oilseed rape and wild flowers were all in "perfect harmony" in this picture taken near Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

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Pamela McKay captured a dramatic sunset in the coastal village of Cullen, Moray.

A dark village street with cars parked along the pavements. There is bridge with an archway at the end of the road. The sunset reflects orange along the street and the sky is dark.
Image caption, Pamela McKay captured a dramatic sunset in the coastal village of Cullen, Moray.

Graham Christie observed grey seals basking on rocks in the Firth of Clyde near Rosneath Point, with Gourock visible in the background.

Grey seals in the water with houses and fields on the other side of the Firth.
Image caption, Graham Christie saw grey seals basking on the rocks in the Firth of Clyde near Rosneath Point with Gourock in the background.

Lorna O'Connor witnessed the summer solstice sunrise from Cairnpapple Hill near Bathgate, West Lothian.

A sunrise taken from the top of a hill. The sky is yellow and orange and there is grass over the hill.
Image caption, Lorna O'Connor watched the summer solstice sunrise from Cairnpapple Hill near Bathgate, West Lothian.

Peter Xu photographed a cloud iridescence above St Salvator's Chapel in St Andrews.

A large chapel with turrets and spires. A rainbow iridescence cloud is above the tower. There are white clouds on the left and the sky is clear blue.
Image caption, Peter Xu took this image of a cloud iridescence above St Salvator's Chapel in St Andrews.

Eileen Martin shared an image of a boat sailing serenely down the Union Canal during the Canal Festival at the Fountainbridge basin in Edinburgh.

"This boat was sailing serenely down the Union Canal as part of the Canal Festival at the Fountainbridge basin, Edinburgh," said Eileen Martin. "It looked lovely, gently making its way along the canal in the sun."
A red and orange canal boat in the water. Trees and bushes line the canal on both sides.
Image caption, "This boat was sailing serenely down the Union Canal as part of the Canal Festival at the Fountainbridge basin, Edinburgh," said Eileen Martin. "It looked lovely, gently making its way along the canal in the sun."

Eleanor Ammons celebrated the summer solstice with friends on an Edinburgh beach, capturing a photo at approximately 01:00.

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"The skyline was sublime the whole evening, which backlit one of my favourite nights in Edinburgh," she said.
A dark beach. There are people standing at the water's edge and the horizon is orange.
Image caption, Eleanor Ammons was celebrating the summer solstice with her friends on the beach in Edinburgh when she took this photo at about 01:00. "The skyline was sublime the whole evening, which backlit one of my favourite nights in Edinburgh," she said.

Kevin Hamill described the River Tay as looking very still in his image of Perth.

A birdseye view of Perth. The River Tay runs through the middle of the city and there are three bridges crossing it. Buildings and trees line either side of the river.
Image caption, Kevin Hamill said the River Tay looked very still when he took this image of Perth.

Angela Pearson photographed a pheasant at Lochleven Castle that came so close she could see its tonsils.

"This pheasant came so close to me I could see its tonsils," said Angela Pearson.
A close-up image of a pheasant's face. It is primarily black with red feathers around its eyes.
Image caption, "This pheasant came so close to me I could see its tonsils," said Angela Pearson, who took this photo at Lochleven Castle.

Colin Dey took a photograph during a recent visit to Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire.

A boat filled with and surrounded by red flowers. It sits in a farm courtyard with buildings in the background.
Image caption, Colin Dey took this photo on a recent trip to Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire.

Abi Lyall set an alarm for 03:00 to capture the sunrise at Newburgh Beach, Aberdeenshire.

"The 03:00 alarm to catch the sunrise at Newburgh Beach, Aberdeenshire, was well worth it," said Abi Lyall.
A yellow sunrise over the beach. The sun is reflecting in the water.
Image caption, "The 03:00 alarm to catch the sunrise at Newburgh Beach, Aberdeenshire, was well worth it," said Abi Lyall.

Colin Denholm attended the British Superbike Championships at Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife.

"It rained all day but these guys are super brave," he said.
A superbike racer on a racing track.
Image caption, Colin Denholm went to Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife for the British Superbike Championships. "It rained all day but these guys are super brave," he said.

Zara MacIver Shepherd took a picture during a recent trip to the Isle of Islay.

Boats in a port on the Isle of Islay. The ferry is in the water in the background and smaller fishing boats are in the foreground.
Image caption, This picture was taken by Zara MacIver Shepherd on a recent trip to the Isle of Islay.

Mark Maloy observed an osprey fishing in Findhorn Bay near Forres.

An osprey diving into the water. A red boat and orange buoy are on the right.
Image caption, Mark Maloy watched an osprey fishing in Findhorn Bay near Forres.

Lynn Martin reported an encounter with "Nessie" at Fort Augustus on her way home.

A group of bushes trimmed into the shape of the Loch Ness Monster. There are buildings and a park in the background.
Image caption, Lynn Martin said she "bumped into Nessie" at Fort Augustus on her way home.

John Gallagher captured the three Forth bridges while on a boat cruise in the Firth of Forth.

The Queensferry Crossing, Forth Road Bridge and Forth Rail Bridge spanning across the water. The reflections of the bridges are in the water and there are clouds in the sky.
Image caption, John Gallagher captured the three Forth bridges while on a boat cruise in the Firth of Forth.

Helen Turner from Edinburgh described a rare sighting of orcas passing between the Bass Rock and Isle of May.

"We were extremely fortunate to see a group of orcas passing through between the Bass Rock and Isle of May," said Helen Turner from Edinburgh. "It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to see such incredible animals in the wild so close to home."
The dorsal fin of a whale in the sea. There a birds flying around and the Isle of May and Bass Rock in the background.
Image caption, "We were extremely fortunate to see a group of orcas passing through between the Bass Rock and Isle of May," said Helen Turner from Edinburgh. "It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to see such incredible animals in the wild so close to home."

Dave Lynch from Aberdeen called the Falkirk Wheel an "engineering marvel" and photographed it illuminated at night.

The Falkirk Wheel illuminated in purple, green and red at night. The reflection is in the water and the sky is dark with clouds.
Image caption, Dave Lynch from Aberdeen described the Falkirk Wheel as an "engineering marvel" as he took this picture of it illuminated at night.

Grant Downie and his dog Rufus visited Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands.

A dog sitting on a rock in front of Eilean Donan Castle. There is a stone bridge on the left and trees surrounding the castle and in the background.
Image caption, Grant Downie and his dog Rufus visited Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands.

Boyd Wild spotted a heron fishing in the evening near Kingennie in Angus.

"It seemed used to human presence and allowed me to get quite close before flying off," he said.
A heron standing on wooden pier. The water is still with the reflection of the heron in it.
Image caption, Boyd Wild spotted a heron doing evening fishing near Kingennie in Angus. "It seemed used to human presence and allowed me to get quite close before flying off," he said.

Zara Macdonald captured a lightning storm at Dornoch Cathedral in the Highlands.

Dornoch Cathedral under the night sky. It is dark and there is a lightning bolt in the purple-coloured sky.
Image caption, Zara Macdonald captured a lightning storm at Dornoch Cathedral in the Highlands.

Ken Carson photographed a woodpecker at a bird feeder in Doune, Perthshire.

A black and white woodpecker with a red head on a bird feeder in a garden. There is a fence with bushes in the background.
Image caption, Ken Carson spotted a woodpecker on a bird feeder in Doune, Perthshire.

Gina Galbraith from Edinburgh took advantage of warm, settled weather to spend the night on the beach at Rattray Head.

"I took advantage of the warm, settled weather to stay out overnight on the beach at Rattray Head," Gina Galbraith from Edinburgh said. "Shortly before sunrise I captured this view of the imposing lighthouse, looking like a fortress guarding the Aberdeenshire coast."
A lighthouse in the sea. The sky is orange with dark clouds streaked across it.
Image caption, "I took advantage of the warm, settled weather to stay out overnight on the beach at Rattray Head," Gina Galbraith from Edinburgh said. "Shortly before sunrise I captured this view of the imposing lighthouse, looking like a fortress guarding the Aberdeenshire coast."

Emma Legge expressed excitement after spotting dolphins en route to the Isle of May.

The dorsal fin of a dolphin among waves in the sea.
Image caption, Emma Legge said she was thrilled to spot some dolphins on the way to the Isle of May.

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