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Michael Tolmie spotted this baby cow meeting a curious pup at Pollok Country Park.

Michael Tolmie A baby cow goes nose to nose with a dog, separated only by a fence, while outdoors in a country park — Michael Tolmie spotted this baby cow meeting a curious pup at Pollok Country Park.

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Robert McCrory was heading to a midnight astrophotography session in Glencoe when he caught the mirror man at Loch Earn as the light disappeared.

Robert McCrory An artistic sculpture of a man stands in a loch as the light dims — Robert McCrory was heading to a midnight astrophotography session in Glencoe when he caught the mirror man at Loch Earn as the light disappeared.

Even sparrows were enjoying the recent warm weather, with this one cooling off in Neil Hebden’s garden in Aberdeenshire.

Neil Hebden A sparrow splashes in water in a back garden — Even sparrows were enjoying the recent warm weather, with this one cooling off in Neil Hebden’s garden in Aberdeenshire.

A beautiful brown hare, partially obscured by the crop of wheat, was spotted languishing in a field near Ancrum, in the Scottish Borders by Bruce Carrington.

Bruce Carrington A close-up image of a brown hare, taken side on — A beautiful brown hare, partially obscured by the crop of wheat, was spotted languishing in a field near Ancrum, in the Scottish Borders by Bruce Carrington.

Lorna Donaldson was in Shrubhill garden for a charity open day when she saw this perennial cornflower.

Lorna Donaldson A perennial cornflower coloured various shades of purple — Lorna Donaldson was in Shrubhill garden for a charity open day when she saw this perennial cornflower.

This image of the Waverley’s first stop at Crinan in about 30 years was taken by Aileen Gillies.

Aileen Gillies The Waverley boat sails through water in the distance, while flowers are at the forefront of the land pictured — This image of the Waverley’s first stop at Crinan in about 30 years was taken by Aileen Gillies.

David May took this picture of a derelict cottage on St Kilda which has been abandoned since 1930.

David May A derelict cottage on St Kilda on a sunny day - a small sign in front of the derelict building gives the details of the building — David May took this picture of a derelict cottage on St Kilda which has been abandoned since 1930.

Loretta Wilson from Eaglesham took this picture of Whitelee Windfarm at sunset.

Loretta Wilson A windfarm as the sun starts to set — Loretta Wilson from Eaglesham took this picture of Whitelee Windfarm at sunset.

Karen Bradshaw enjoyed an evening walk with her dog Moose on the Ettrick Marshes.

Karen Bradshaw A dog walking through a field on a sunny day, with blue skies above — Karen Bradshaw enjoyed an evening walk with her dog Moose on the Ettrick Marshes.

Lynne Falconer took this image of the gorgeous weather at St Ninians Isle, near Bigton.

Lynne Falconer A sandy beach and green grass next to a blue sea on a sunny day — Lynne Falconer took this image of the gorgeous weather at St Ninians Isle, near Bigton.

Craig Nisbet took this picture of his cat enjoying the sunset at a fire pit in Shapinsay in the Orkney Isles.

Crag Nisbet A cat sits at a fire pit, while the sun sets in the distance — Craig Nisbet took this picture of his cat enjoying the sunset at a fire pit in Shapinsay in the Orkney Isles.

Kirsty Sweeting captured this peaceful image of Loch Sheil at Glenfinnan during the recent good weather.

Kirsty Sweeting Loch Sheil at Glenfinnan - a loch with mountains and trees beyond it — Kirsty Sweeting captured this peaceful image of Loch Sheil at Glenfinnan during the recent good weather.

Antony Begley’s eight-year-old son Arthur took this image of a tall tree near Milngavie Reservoir.

Arthur Begley A picture of a tree, looking up at it as it goes into the sky. — Antony Begley’s eight-year-old son Arthur took this image of a tall tree near Milngavie Reservoir.

Malcolm Whyte snapped a puffin striking a pose while looking towards Mull.

Malcolm Whyte A puffin sitting on a rocky outcropping, with the sea stretching behind the puffin. — Malcolm Whyte snapped a puffin striking a pose while looking towards Mull.

Marjory Robertson took this photo of the sunset at Ayr beach with her son Scott silhouetted.

Marjory Robertson The sun sets at a beach, with a figure silhouetted in the distance — Marjory Robertson took this photo of the sunset at Ayr beach with her son Scott silhouetted.

This oyster catcher was keeping a watchful eye on everyone at Blair Drummond Safari Park, as spotted by William Cheung.

William Cheung An oyster catcher sits on a tree stump — This oyster catcher was keeping a watchful eye on everyone at Blair Drummond Safari Park, as spotted by William Cheung.

Steven Neish spotted this backlit seal swimming upriver towards Victoria Bridge in Aberdeen.

Steven Neish A seal looking quizzically upwards into the camera while swimming — Steven Neish spotted this backlit seal swimming upriver towards Victoria Bridge in Aberdeen.

This robin seemed to fancy a cup of coffee when it stopped by Beth Preston’s garden.

Beth Preston A robin sits on the rim of a mug of tea on a sunny day at an outdoor table — This robin seemed to fancy a cup of coffee when it stopped by Beth Preston’s garden.

Norman Hunter took this photo of Loch Maree in the north west Highlands.

Norman Hunter Loch Maree in the North West Highlands on a warm and sunny day — Norman Hunter took this photo of Loch Maree in the north west Highlands.

Archie Clarke captured the sun setting from the Well-Safe Guardian oil rig in the Cromarty Firth, Invergordon.

Archie Clarke The sun sets in the distance, with the picture taken from an oil rig - a heli pad, lit up by electronic lights is where the picture was taken from. — Archie Clarke captured the sun setting from the Well-Safe Guardian oil rig in the Cromarty Firth, Invergordon.

David Watson snapped the Kyle of Sutherland at Invershin on a glorious sunny day.

David Watson The Kyle of Sutherland at Invershin - all green grass, blue lochs and clear skies — David Watson snapped the Kyle of Sutherland at Invershin on a glorious sunny day.

Emma Jones enjoyed the stunning view from the summit of Ben Lawers this week.

Emma Jones A view from the top of Ben Lawers, with hills, rivers and clouds all visible — Emma Jones enjoyed the stunning view from the summit of Ben Lawers this week.

Fiona Taylor took this picture of her daughter running into the sea and the sunset at Troon beach.

Fiona Taylor A person runs into the sea as the sun sets — Fiona Taylor took this picture of her daughter running into the sea and the sunset at Troon beach.

Ali Currie was on the way home from a Scissor Sisters concert and snapped this image of serene calm over the river Clyde.

Ali Currie Buildings are lit green and purple in the distance, with the River Clyde stretching between them and going into the distance — Ali Currie was on the way home from a Scissor Sisters concert and snapped this image of serene calm over the river Clyde.

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