Your pictures of Scotland: 18 - 25 September

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News image — Golden hour on the shores if Loch Linnhe near Kinggairloch sent in by Richard Taylor from Dunbar.

Richard Taylor Rocky shoreline and calm sea beneath a sunlit hillside, with dramatic dark clouds overhead. — Golden hour on the shores if Loch Linnhe near Kinggairloch sent in by Richard Taylor from Dunbar.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 18 and 25 September.

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Steven Coull Wide sandy beach beneath a bright rainbow arching across a blue, cloud-filled sky. — A rainbow from Nairn to the Black Isle, photographed from Nairn Beach by Steven Coull.

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Niall Hammond Bumblebee collecting nectar from a purple cornflower in a garden, surrounded by green leaves. — Niall Hammond from Alloa spotted a "busy wee bee going about its business" during a visit to House of Dun in Montrose.

Linda Miller Fishing boats moored in a calm harbour, reflected in still water beneath a clear blue sky. — Linda Miller from Gartcosh took this photo of the serene scene at Irvine Harbour while on a walk with her sister.

Javed Zada Small boats and sailboats on calm water with hills and scattered clouds in the background. — Keeping with boats, Javed Zada took this photo at Bo'ness Shore looking over the Firth of Forth, while on a walk with his wife and daughter.

David May View along the red steel structure of the Forth Bridge stretching across the Firth of Forth. — A different view of the Forth Road Bridge photographed by David May.

Niall Cook Crowd at an indoor concert, illuminated by blue stage lights and large video screens. — Niall Cook from Renfrew took this photo of the crowd at the OVO Hydro during a 10th Anniversary gig for the band Tidelines.

Tony Kidd Small white dog running across a sandy beach with dunes and dark clouds in the background. — Henry, the 14-year-old Westie in full flight on Sanna Bay, Ardnarmuchan, sent in by owner Tony Kidd.

Malcolm Gillies Red squirrel standing on mossy ground, holding a nut between its paws. — Malcolm Gillies took this photo at his happy place, in the wildlife hide in the forest above Aberfoyle. "It is one place you are virtually guaranteed to see red squirrels," he said.

Graham Charles Brown-and-white dog standing in a stone archway overlooking a calm loch and wooded hills. — "The ruins of Strome Castle was just the perfect picture frame for my dog Pippa to pose in. It was part of our fantastic journey on the NC500 route," said Graham Charles.

Richard Perry Wading bird taking flight above shallow coastal water, with droplets trailing from its legs. — A Bar-tailed godwit takes off in the wind from Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve sent in by Richard Perry from Edinburgh.

Dean McCabe Lone figure on a windswept coastline beneath dramatic clouds in a black-and-white landscape. — "Walking through a cliffside waterfall being blown back inland by the strong North Atlantic wind," said Dean McCabe who took this photo at Dunnet Head lighthouse.

Emma Adams Two children sit and play beside a large stone fortification as a bright rainbow arcs across a cloudy sky. — Emma Adams sent in this photo of her sons having some fun at the Prince Albert Cairn while on a campervan trip around the country.

Pat Christie Golden sunset over a calm coastal landscape, with a bird reflected in still water in the foreground. — A glorious September sunrise over Milsey Bay in North Berwick captured by Pat Christie.

Jan Dolny View from above of an ornate historic building interior, showing a grand staircase, patterned tiled floor and decorative marble details. — Jan Dolny from Edinburgh took this photo inside Glasgow City Chambers. "It's a building people pass daily but may have no idea of the stunning architecture inside," she said.

Lyndsey Croal Equestrian statue wearing a traffic cone beneath a rainbow in a city square. — A well placed rainbow soars over Calton Hill at the end of Princes Street, making it look this statue has superpowers. Sent in by Lyndsey Croal.

Charlie McGinn White lighthouse on a small rocky island, surrounded by blue sea beneath dramatic clouds and green hills. — Charlie McGinn from Helensburgh took this photo of the Lismore Lighthouse standing out against the blue sky while on the ferry back to Oban.

Mairi Smith Sunset over a beach, with golden light reflecting across the sea and shoreline. — Mairi Smith from Torphins in Aberdeenshire said: "Nature truly is a beautiful thing," about her photo of a sunset at Findhorn beach.

Jamie Neish A red deer stag stands in golden grassland with rugged hills in the background. — Jamie Neish caught a magnificent stag relaxing during golden hour while on holiday in Torridon.

Torquil MacLeod Sea stacks rise from the shoreline beneath towering cliffs at sunset. — The autumn Equinox sunset over Duncansby Stacks photographed by Torquil MacLeod from Stornoway.

John Dyer Black-and-white reflection of a lighthouse mirrored in calm water beside a curved sea wall. — A 'puddle pic' taken in Motherwell by John Dyer

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