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Your pictures of Scotland: 8 - 15 May

Sue King A dolphin calf and adult dolphin appearing through blue sea waves.Sue King
Pod cast: "This gorgeous dolphin calf was being taught how to fish by its mum in the late afternoon light at Chanonry Point on the Black Isle," says Sue King.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 8 and 15 May.

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Nicola Ryrie Ducks on a pond on a misty morning, with trees reflected in the water.Nicola Ryrie
Mist opportunity: "I captured the beautiful misty reflections on Airthrey Loch as the sun was rising whilst working nightshift at the University of Stirling," says Nicola Ryrie.

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Graham Christie A gannet in flight over a deep blue sea.Graham Christie
"Gannet in flight over the North Sea at Seacliff beach, North Berwick," says Graham Christie.
Sylvia Watson The boat 'Waverley' sailing through water, with its famous black, white and red funnels, and bunting and flags, with hills in the distance, under a cloudy blue sky.Sylvia Watson
"Was lucky to catch the the Waverley arriving into Largs," says Sylvia Watson. "Always a lovely sight to see."
Jacki Gordon Two small yellow and brown Canada goose goslings, taken from the side, looking in the same direction.Jacki Gordon
Goosey gander: "Two Canada goslings, one shared focus," says Jacki Gordon at James Hamilton Heritage Park in East Kilbride.
Alex Mackintosh Colourful buildings - including blue, yellow and pink - on a bright sunny day, with lobster pots out of focus in the foreground.Alex Mackintosh
"My wife and I enjoyed a trip to the isle of Mull and can highly recommend visiting the village of Tobermory," says Alex Mackintosh. "The colourful buildings make it a very photogenic place to stay."
Richard Fleming Two small white lambs in a field, both have black eye patch markings and well as black markings on legs.Richard Fleming
"Two of Shetland's youngest and possibly cutest residents," enthuses Richard Fleming.
Peter Xu Yellow oilseed rape field in the foreground, with green hills and houses in the distance, under a cloudy sky. Peter Xu
The very yellow view towards the Ochil Hills, near Auchterarder, from Peter Xu.
Michelle McKenna Stewart A young seal lounging on seaweed-covered rocks.Michelle McKenna Stewart
Rock star: "A young seal posing for the camera on the Isle of May," says Michelle McKenna Stewart. "I snapped this whilst on a visit with friends from East Kilbride Camera Club."
Diane Williamson Bass Rock, a majestic island in the sea, photographed through a dark craggy frame.Diane Williamson
"I took this photo from inside Tantallon Castle and loved that Bass Rock looked to be in the heart of Scotland," says Diane Williamson.
Walid Hassan A puffin flight, with several small fish in its beak, its wings are outstretched, and it has bright orange webbed feet.Walid Hassan
A puffin at Treshnish Islands, Lunga, taken by Walid Hassan.
Ryan Gearing A view along a lake with hills and trees either side under a cloudy blue side.Ryan Gearing
"Enjoyed a lovely weekend in Pitlochry and ventured to the Queen's View," says Ryan Gearing.
Iain Dewar An otter and birds including gulls on a rocky seaweed-covered shoreline.Iain Dewar
Packed lunch: "We were enjoying a spot of bird watching near Oban recently in the peaceful surrounds of Glaceriska Bay when an otter popped up in and started fishing right in front of us," says Iain Dewar. "Each time it landed a catch a pair of gulls and a crow kept harassing it. A split second after taking this shot the crow snatched the fish right out of the otter's mouth and made of with it, pursued by the two gulls. The otter just kept on fishing. No peace for anyone wanting a quiet lunch there."
David Hatton Three people under a black umbrella in amongst trees and green foliage.David Hatton
Umbrella organisation: "It was a dreich day at Loch an Eilein near Aviemore," says David Hatton.
David Hay A brown dog with its tongue out at the top of a hillside, with a vast expanse of hills and water in the distance.David Hay
Top dog: "Poppy enjoyed some lunch on top of Schiehallion, as a reward for her climb," says David Hay.
Kevin Hamill An old tower nestled on the side of a hillside, in among trees, with hills in the far distance.Kevin Hamill
Kinnoull Hill Tower on the outskirts of Perth, from Kevin Hamill.
Howard Fisher A seal in a grey dinghy on water, next to an orange buoy which says 'KEEP OFF', with houses in the distance.Howard Fisher
"I took this photograph whilst teaching a powerboating course out of Largs," says Howard Fisher. "A seal climbed into a tender and was enjoying some sunbathing."
Dean McCabe A duck walking behind two small fluffy ducklings on green grass.Dean McCabe
"Proud mum with her ducklings," says Dean McCabe of Perth.
Victor Tregubov Silhouette of a fisher in a boat with a fishing road on a still loch in the evening, behind the silhouette of a small bit of land and branches protruding from the water.Victor Tregubov
"Late evening fishing," says Victor Tregubov at Knapps Loch.
Douglas Samson A lamb asleep with its head on a grass verge, with fencing and sea in the distance.Douglas Samson
"I had to tiptoe past this dozy wee lamb while out for a run in the Tiree sunshine," says Douglas Samson.
Elena Reid A dog standing in the evening sun, the top of a bandstand in the distance appears to be sitting on its head due to the perspective and angle.Elena Reid
Hat trick: "It was a gorgeous sunny evening that helped this fun photo, with the top of the sunlit Wallace Bandstand in the background looking like a party hat sitting perfectly on Spud's head," says Elena Reid at Nairn Links.
John Dyer A black crow on a rooftop, with the colours of a rainbow blurred in the sky behind.John Dyer
"A rainbow moment in Motherwell," says John Dyer.
Zoe Mann Two young boys on a beach at sunset, one is holding a camera, the other is making a dance shape, the sun is glowing in the distance over the sea.Zoe Mann
Son set: "My eldest son, Callum, seven, taking a picture of his dancing brother Lewis, three, on the Lossiemouth Silver Sands beach at sunset," says Zoe Mann.
Duncan Chisholm Two swans on water with an orange and yellow sunset sky, reflected in the water.Duncan Chisholm
Sunset swan: The sighting of this evening pair was at James Hamilton Heritage Loch, East Kilbride, by Duncan Chisholm.
David Smith A ferry in the far distance, silhouetted against hills, under an orange sunset sky.David Smith
"The Arran ferry, overshadowed by its destination, near sunset," says David Smith. "Not too bad for a random mobile phone snap."