Your pictures of Scotland 24 April - 1 May

1 May 2020

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 24 April and 1 May. Send your photos to [email protected]. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC's rules regarding photographs which can be found here.

Please also ensure you follow current coronavirus guidelines and take your pictures safely and responsibly.

News image — The dark side of the moon: Alan Tough got this shot from his bedroom window in Elgin.

Alan Tough Moon — The dark side of the moon: Alan Tough got this shot from his bedroom window in Elgin.

Toby Price Squirrel with piece of wood — Woodwind instrument? Toby Price thought this squirrel looked like it was playing the flute at Haining Loch in Selkirk.

Anthony Jackson Perth — Wheelie beautiful: Anthony Jackson captured this lovely Perth sunset as two people took some exercise.

Nick Collins Yellowhammer — Follow the yellow chick road: Nick Collins spotted this yellowhammer on his local lockdown walk at Newtonhill.

Paul Adams Reflection from window — Nicely framed: "This was the view looking out from my window on Sunday evening in Kirkcaldy and my table made for a nice reflection", says Paul Adams.

Elena Dyu-Killoh Lossiemouth — Perfect setting: A calming shot as the sun goes down from Elena Dyu-Killoh at Lossiemouth.

Helen Robertson Sleeping ducklings — Dozy ducklingzzz: Helen Robertson spotted these sleepy heads in the sun in Linn Park on the south side of Glasgow.

David Livingstone Round Church, Bowmore, Islay — Aye, cloud: "What a sky over the Round Church, Bowmore, Islay", says David Livingstone.

Brian McGregor Queensferry Crossing — Pretty in pink: Brian McGregor caught this "stunning" sunset and the Queensferry Crossing from his back garden.

Alistair McCahon Fox — Fox snooze: Alistair McCahon watched this fox spend about 20 minutes relaxing in the sun in his Erskine back garden "presumably wondering where all the people have gone".

Sandy Neillands Sunset reflection on car — Car mirror: Sandy Neillands was reflecting on life in Fairlie, Ayrshire, with this eye-catching shot.

David Yardley Lewis beach at Barvas — Waves goodbye: The sun disappears at the beach at Barvas in Lewis, from David Yardley.

Hazel Hall Waverley Station — Stopped in their tracks: Hazel Hall's photo at Waverley Station at what would have been just after rush hour on Friday shows just one person watching the departure board.

Tony Hammock Connel Sound — Still life: Last light at Connel Sound near Oban and all was quiet, says Tony Hammock.

Mike Watt Ram — No butts: "Spike the Manx Loaghton looks pretty fearsome but is actually quite friendly", says Mike Watt in Berwickshire.

Ali Foote Ullapool — Trawl-ley dash: Ali Foote sent this glistening image of fishermen continuing their efforts from Loch Broom, Ullapool.

Neil Menzies Sunset — A sunny disposition: Neil Menzies caught this sunset over Fidra taken from North Berwick – and even managed the added bonus of a heron in the foreground.

Diana Carswell Arran — Flower power: "Glorious evening in Lamlash", says Diana Carswell. "Hoping to be able to welcome visitors back to enjoy Arran soon. Stay safe everyone."

Angela Burke Rainbow steps — One step at a time: Angela Burke says it has taken Branan and Elspeth a long time but hopes their efforts raise some smiles in Edinburgh.

John Kerr Swan in flight — Swan about: John Kerr saw this "graceful" sight above farmland while on a daily escape in the Edinburgh area.

Peter Winn Osprey — ...prey for another great bird photo? Peter Winn spotted this osprey on his morning exercise walk in Kintore by the River Don. "Flew straight over me!"

Louise Willis Dog and owner — Silhou-pette: Sunset overlooking Chatelherault Country Park in South Lanarkshire with Louise Willis and Solo.

Clive Shiach NHS heart — Heartfelt tribute: Nine-year-old Lexi Mae Shiach from Lossiemouth made this NHS beach stone and driftwood symbol for a school project.

Holly Pullan Fisherrow Sands, Musselburgh — A warm glow: "A truly spectacular experience which I'm unlikely to forget in a hurry", says Holly Pullan of this sunset at Fisherrow Sands, Musselburgh. "It was a magical moment where time stood still and the smell of the sea made me forget my worries."

Sheryl Weurman Edinburgh — Monumentally quiet: Sheryl Weurman's shot shows how empty Edinburgh's streets can be.

Kathryn Koromilas Dog — Keep giving me stick: Henri enjoys a stick while the clouds darken over Loch Ryan, from Kathryn Koromilas.

John Connor Ducks — Step class: Ducks in Oban working on their social distancing, from John Connor.

Colin Rankin Stirling Old Bridge — An oldie but a goodie: Colin Rankin says he was lucky to have his camera at Stirling Old Bridge for "one the most amazing sunsets I’ve been lucky enough to see".

Peter Sloan Container rainbow — Well contained: At Clydeport Ltd at Greenock Ocean Terminal, Peter Sloan and the operations team created this tribute to the NHS.

Jacki Gordon Pigeon on aerial — An aerial view: Possibly mixed signals between these two, as seen by Jacki Gordon in Glasgow.

Jane Chilton Flowers in Glasgow — Blooming lovely: A bright scene to lift spirits, as seen in Glasgow by Jane Chilton.

Karl Hughes Childen on Tiree — Island life: "The view from our home where five of us are in isolation - April has been stunning on our very quiet island", says Karl Hughes on Tiree.

Shona Martin Lady waving at window — Window of opportunity: Mary Buchanan misses her family but you can see the joy on her face even with a socially distanced visit. Picture from Shona Martin.

David Long Couple with baby — Amazing Grace: Ash McNeil and Ally Hood with baby Grace on Seamill beach in Ayrshire, courtesy of their friend David Long.

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