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James Hall Highland calf lying in grass, with its mother in the background.James Hall

On holiday? Yes, I’ve a wee calf: “Meet Floris Gael, our heifer Highland calf born during storm Floris,” says Laura Hall in Aberdeenshire. “First time mum Carina and Floris are doing very well.”

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 1 and 8 August.

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Jonathan Head Two windsurfers in waves, one with a yellow sail is airborne, with a rough sea behind them.Jonathan Head

Storm Floris allowed these windsurfers to make the most of the conditions at Gullane, as spotted by Jonathan Head.

Beth Markey Whale with head out sea water, with two birds overhead, and hills in the distance.Beth Markey

“This is a photo I took on a whale cruise from Gairloch,” says Beth Markey. “The minke whales lunge fed for an impressive 45 minutes. One of the most moving experiences of my life, I was delighted to capture this photo.”

Jon Simmonds Tay Bridge and a drilling rig in mist.Jon Simmonds

“This is my submission named ‘rig through the haar’, says Jon Simmonds. “It depicts the Tay Bridge with the drilling rig behind it appearing through the mist.”

Paul Shaw Puffin in flight with wings outstretched.Paul Shaw

Puffin action courtesy of Paul Shaw, on Lunga.

Shirley McInroy A narrow hillside path flanked by purple heather, with a blue sky above.Shirley McInroy

“The bonnie purple heather-swathed hills of the Cairngorms,” says Shirley McInroy.

Clare Clark Line of three dolphins leaping from the water.Clare Clark

Pod cast: “The trip of a lifetime out to Staffa Island for my family,” says Clare Clark, who captured this leaping marine life trio.

Kevin Hamill Stirling Castle towering over houses on its hilltop perch, under a cloudy sky, with hills in the distance.Kevin Hamill

“The castle towering over the city of Stirling,” says Kevin Hamill.

David McCann Two grey cygnets with their wings out.David McCann

Cygneture moves: “Two six-week-olds local to me on the Forth and Clyde Canal, Kirkintilloch, testing out their wings,” says David McCann.

Gordy Macdonald Woman performing in street with red fan during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Gordy Macdonald

Fan favourite: “This was taken on a very, very busy Royal Mile,” says Gordy Macdonald in Edinburgh. “Even on a massively crowded street this performer drew crowds and cameras from everywhere.”

Rebecca Huntley Young boy holding an ice cream, with a pigeon sitting on his head.Rebecca Huntley

Fringe benefits: “First day of the Fringe and this gallus pigeon decided to sit on my wee boy’s head and was eyeing up his ice cream,” says Rebecca Huntley, at the steps of St Mary’s Cathedral. “Lewis thought it was so funny, we chuckled all the way home.”

Janice Taylor Path flanked by bright flowers, leading to a grand house in the distance, and countryside behind it.Janice Taylor

“We walked from Melrose to Abbotsford, home of novelist Sir Walter Scott, and were rewarded with this lovely view of the house from the colourful walled garden,” says Janice Taylor.

Helen Creasy Fox snoozing in among plants, with sun shining on its head.Helen Creasy

Fox snooze: “I came across this young fox dozing on a patch of warm bare earth at my allotment,” says Helen Creasy. “It was too sleepy to move as I picked my French beans close by.”

Sally Scrimgeour Duck in flight photobombing a shot of a lake and hills.Sally Scrimgeour

Duck! “I was taking a picture of the view down Loch Earn when this appeared,” says Sally Scrimgeour of this feathered photobomb.

Tony Haverstock Harbour wall, with water either side, heading into the town of St Andrews, with historic buildings in the distance.Tony Haverstock

“This is from the edge of the harbour wall in St Andrews, looking back towards the town,” says Tony Haverstock.

Annie Ingram Seagull mid-flight against a backdrop of blue sea and sky, next to the wall of a castle.Annie Ingram

“I got this shot of a seagull gliding into the cove next to Dunnottar Castle on a beautiful sunny day,” says Annie Ingram.

Charlotte Longmuir Highland cow eating grass, with another walking away in the distance, under a cloudy sky.Charlotte Longmuir

“Here’s just a wee heilan coo near Duart Castle on Mull,” says Charlotte Longmuir.

Elizabeth Whyte Two sheep in a rural bus stop, next to a penguin (not a real one, some kind of penguin structure, possibly a bin as it has a wide open mouth), with grassy land behind.Elizabeth Whyte

Rammed full: “A q-ewe at the Scalpay bus stop,” says Elizabeth Whyte.

Diane Kennedy Dog holding seaweed in sea, with a seal watching in the background.Diane Kennedy

Seal of approval: “Our dog Stanley proudly showing off his seaweed with his new friend photobombing in the background,” says Diane Kennedy at Strathlene Beach.

Paul Cook Remains of small castle, with lilac flowers in foreground and sun setting in distance.Paul Cook

“Portencross Castle, North Ayrshire, with the sun setting over Arran in the distance,” says Paul Cook.

Jaap Jacobs Bridges over water, in evening light, with a lone bird flying overhead.Jaap Jacobs

“I took this in Queensferry after a nice dinner,” says Jaap Jacobs. “The setting sun, obscured by a light cloud cover, provided a splendid backdrop for the old Forth Road Bridge and the new Queensferry Crossing. In the top lefthand corner a lone bird. It was a breathtaking moment and I hope you enjoy it too.”

Theo Vickers A country road flanked by fields, heading into the distance, with an orange sunset in the sky.Theo Vickers

“The sun setting over the hills on the north-west side Islay, with the Atlantic just visible on the left,” says Theo Vickers.

Amy Morton Silhouette of person in foreground with swans in the water in distance, against a sunset glow.Amy Morton

“I liked how the silhouette in the foreground added a bit of depth while the swans were still swimming in the background,” says Amy Morton. “This is one of my favourite photos I’ve ever taken.”

Alfred Cauchi Purple sky reflected in water, also showing the silhouette of a castle.Alfred Cauchi

Purple haze: This atmospheric shot at Glencoe was sent in by Alfred Cauchi, rounding off the selection of your great photos of Scotland this week.

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