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CIARAN KIELY The Red Arrows over Edinburgh CastleCIARAN KIELY

Ciaran Kiely captured the Red Arrows soaring over Edinburgh Castle as thousands packed into the esplanade for the Royal Military Tattoo.

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GERRY BOYD The Royal Military Tattoo at Edinburgh CastleGERRY BOYD

The annual parade features military display teams from all over the world and draws sell-out crowds, as pictured here by Gerry Boyd, who said the pipes and drums “always get the crowd going”.

JIM FANNING A street performer on the Royal MileJIM FANNING

A few pedestrians seemed to be caught by surprise by this street performer on the Royal Mile while Jim Fanning was out for a day in the city.

IAN CAMPBELL A dog at a pub on Drummond StreetIAN CAMPBELL

Enjoying all the festivals have to offer can be thirsty work. Just ask this Labrador, who stopped for a spell of people watching at at a pub on Drummond Street, as pictured by Ian Campbell.

FRANCES COOPER A field near Threipmuir ReservoirFRANCES COOPER

Away from the capital’s bustling festival season, Frances Cooper escaped for a stroll near Threipmuir Reservoir at the foot of the Pentland Hills on a stormy Tuesday that brought all of Scotland’s seasons in one day.

DANIEL WHITE Crail HarbourDANIEL WHITE

Daniel White found this peaceful scene during a Sunday stroll around Crail Harbour.

SARAH HARRIS Bernard Harris metal detecting on Girvan Beach.SARAH HARRIS

Bernard Harris enjoyed a spot of metal detecting on Girvan Beach with Ailsa Craig in the background.

PAUL MCBENNETT A kayaker off the Isle of MullPAUL MCBENNETT

The waters of Mull looked almost Caribbean in this shot captured by Paul McBennett while wile wild camping at Knockvologan.

DAVID METCALF A sunset over the Dornoch FirthDAVID METCALF

David Metcalf experienced this dramatic sunset over the Dornoch Firth.

KIM BENNETT A yacht on the Firth of Forth.KIM BENNETT

Kim Bennett snapped this picture of a yacht sailing up the Forth of Forth from Elie, with the silhouette of the Bass Rock behind it.

ROBIN BLYTHE An Octopus near Wee CumbraeROBIN BLYTHE

There is plenty going on beneath the waves too, as Robin and Wullie spotted this Octopus when diving at Wee Cumbrae.

CHARLES MATHESON A flooded burn at Routin BridgeCHARLES MATHESON

A flooded burn at Routin Bridge near Dumfries “just about sums up the summer in this part of the country so far,” according to Charles Matheson.

JULIE HANNAH Stone stacks at BirsayJULIE HANNAH

Julie Hannah was surprised to come across these stone stacks on a very windy day at Birsay, Orkney.

FRANK URBAN Loch Katrine and Ben Lomond seen from a newly-built watchtowerFRANK URBAN

Frank Urban made the most of a rare spell of good weather to capture this stunning view of Loch Katrine towards Ben Lomond from the newly-built watchtower above Trossachs Pier.

JACKI GORDON A mask hung in the forest at the Kelburn Estate in LargsJACKI GORDON

Meanwhile, Jacki Gordon discovered this dramatic mirrored mask suspended in a crevice on the waterfall walk at the Kelburn Estate in Largs.

ALAN O'CONNOR Buachaille Etive Mor at Glen EtiveALAN O’CONNOR

Alan O’Connor’s attempt at climbing Buachaille Etive Mor at Glen Etive in the Highlands was abandoned due to Midges, but he was still lucky enough to experience this picturesque view.

NOEL MASSON A rainbow over the Balmoral estateNOEL MASSON

A rainbow appeared from nowhere as Noel Masson snapped this picture from Prince Leopold’s Cairn during a treasure hunt around the Balmoral Estate.

BRIAN COLSTON Stirling CastleBRIAN COLSTON

Brian Colston, from Falkirk, said it was “worth getting soaked” to take this photo of Stirling Castle towering over the town.

MARK GRIERSON A ChaffinchMARK GRIERSON

Mark Grierson shared his scone and jam with a cheeky Chaffinch at Dawyck Botanical Gardens in the Borders.

BILL CAMERON The Samye Ling Monastery.BILL CAMERON

Bill Cameron caught a colourful sunset at Samye Ling Monastery in Eskdalemuir.

ALI PENMAN Aurora BorealisALI PENMAN

Lights in the sky were a bit of a theme this week as the Aurora Borealis was vivid across parts of Scotland. Ali Penman took this picture on the shores of Loch Rannoch.

NITHIN ROY Northern Lights above Loch LomondNITHIN ROY

Nithin Roy caught a “silent disco” above Loch Lomond after driving up from Newton Mearns.

CHRISTOPHER HARRISON The Northern Lights above Loch PityoulishCHRISTOPHER HARRISON

Christopher Harrison saw the dancing lights at Loch Pityoulish near Aviemore.

DAVE STEWART The lights at Knockan Crag in Assynt.DAVE STEWART

Dave Stewart found the lights “putting on a fine show” at Knockan Crag in Assynt.

CHARLIE SCOTT An owl in AberdeenshireCHARLIE SCOTT

This inquisitive owl in Aberdeenshire gave Charlie Scott “a good look before flying off”.

BRIAN GALLAGHER Kingfishers at Linn Park.BRIAN GALLAGHER

Brian Gallagher spotted some “Kingfisher chaos” among five fledgling birds on White Cart Water at Linn Park in Glasgow.

JOHN INGLIS Beaver and kit near Stirling.JOHN INGLIS

John Inglis stumbled across the Argaty beavers and carrot-munching kit near Stirling.

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