{"id":27377,"date":"2025-04-20T09:01:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T09:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/your-pictures-of-scotland-11\/"},"modified":"2025-04-20T09:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T09:01:50","slug":"your-pictures-of-scotland-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/your-pictures-of-scotland-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Your pictures of Scotland: 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div data-component=\"byline-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 dEGcKf\">\n<div data-testid=\"byline-new\" class=\"sc-801dd632-0 eSlECZ\">\n<div class=\"sc-801dd632-1 eeJXtz\"><time datetime=\"2025-04-20T08:46:55.755Z\" class=\"sc-801dd632-2 IvNnh\">10 minutes ago<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-801dd632-3 gXqOYA\"><button disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Share\" class=\"sc-42d8a745-2 sc-42d8a745-5 sc-42d8a745-6 bHDbVj ffpPdD htCKMu\"><span data-testid=\"button-icon-wrapper\" class=\"sc-42d8a745-0 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13.5625Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span data-testid=\"button-text\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"sc-42d8a745-1 cwJkjb\">Save<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 gyQxwn\">\n<div data-testid=\"hero-image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/427c\/live\/50632810-1a8a-11f0-89d3-59e7ce4f5837.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/427c\/live\/50632810-1a8a-11f0-89d3-59e7ce4f5837.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/427c\/live\/50632810-1a8a-11f0-89d3-59e7ce4f5837.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/427c\/live\/50632810-1a8a-11f0-89d3-59e7ce4f5837.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/427c\/live\/50632810-1a8a-11f0-89d3-59e7ce4f5837.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/427c\/live\/50632810-1a8a-11f0-89d3-59e7ce4f5837.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/427c\/live\/50632810-1a8a-11f0-89d3-59e7ce4f5837.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/427c\/live\/50632810-1a8a-11f0-89d3-59e7ce4f5837.jpg.webp\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"David Crawford A swan plays with a yellow toy duck in a loch - it is holding the toy in it's beak.\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">David Crawford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">David Crawford spotted this swan at Hogganfield Loch in Glasgow enjoying playing with a toy duck during the recent good weather. <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 dEGcKf\">\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 11 and 18 April.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC&#8217;s rules on photography <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-scotland-11287381\" class=\"sc-f9178328-0 bGFWdi\">that can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Please also ensure you take your pictures safely and responsibly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">If you submit an image, you do so in accordance with <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/usingthebbc\/terms\" class=\"sc-f9178328-0 bGFWdi\">the BBC&#8217;s terms and conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/e69d\/live\/2adfcc60-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/e69d\/live\/2adfcc60-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/e69d\/live\/2adfcc60-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/e69d\/live\/2adfcc60-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/e69d\/live\/2adfcc60-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/e69d\/live\/2adfcc60-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/e69d\/live\/2adfcc60-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/e69d\/live\/2adfcc60-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Leslie Stuart Four Mallards in a line on water - they appear to be admiring each other\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Leslie Stuart<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Leslie Stuart discovered four Mallards preening in a small loch while out for a walk  in Dawsholm Park in Glasgow.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/3d02\/live\/61e64f20-1b81-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/3d02\/live\/61e64f20-1b81-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3d02\/live\/61e64f20-1b81-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/3d02\/live\/61e64f20-1b81-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/3d02\/live\/61e64f20-1b81-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/3d02\/live\/61e64f20-1b81-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/3d02\/live\/61e64f20-1b81-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3d02\/live\/61e64f20-1b81-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Jane Taylor The Aurora Borealis casts a purple and green shade in the sky. A figure silhouetted in shadow has their arms in the air watching it, clearly excited.   \" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Jane Taylor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Jane Taylor captured this image of the Aurora Borealis earlier this week.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/c4d2\/live\/22ad8ff0-1b57-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/c4d2\/live\/22ad8ff0-1b57-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/c4d2\/live\/22ad8ff0-1b57-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/c4d2\/live\/22ad8ff0-1b57-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/c4d2\/live\/22ad8ff0-1b57-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/c4d2\/live\/22ad8ff0-1b57-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/c4d2\/live\/22ad8ff0-1b57-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/c4d2\/live\/22ad8ff0-1b57-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Chris Shelbourn A cormorant (a black bird) looking upwards with water from a pond behind it \" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Chris Shelbourn<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">This cormorant was snapped at Craiglockhart pond in Edinburgh by Chris Shelbourn<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/58b1\/live\/d6accab0-1a8b-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/58b1\/live\/d6accab0-1a8b-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/58b1\/live\/d6accab0-1a8b-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/58b1\/live\/d6accab0-1a8b-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/58b1\/live\/d6accab0-1a8b-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/58b1\/live\/d6accab0-1a8b-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/58b1\/live\/d6accab0-1a8b-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/58b1\/live\/d6accab0-1a8b-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"William Dickson A sunset over water, with the sun casting an orange glow over the water.\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">William Dickson<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">A sunset near Ballentrae was captured by William Dickson.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/993b\/live\/1b1c3630-1a8d-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/993b\/live\/1b1c3630-1a8d-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/993b\/live\/1b1c3630-1a8d-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/993b\/live\/1b1c3630-1a8d-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/993b\/live\/1b1c3630-1a8d-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/993b\/live\/1b1c3630-1a8d-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/993b\/live\/1b1c3630-1a8d-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/993b\/live\/1b1c3630-1a8d-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Laura Docherty A dog sits on a paddleboard  while in water. The picture has been taken from behind the dog, almost over his shoulder. \" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Laura Docherty<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Laura Docherty&#8217;s dog had great fun enjoying a paddle out in the waters of Arisaig<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/8e02\/live\/b9845000-1b82-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/8e02\/live\/b9845000-1b82-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/8e02\/live\/b9845000-1b82-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/8e02\/live\/b9845000-1b82-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/8e02\/live\/b9845000-1b82-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/8e02\/live\/b9845000-1b82-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/8e02\/live\/b9845000-1b82-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/8e02\/live\/b9845000-1b82-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Charlie McGinn A row of trees in Helensburgh, showing all the cherry blossom on them.\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Charlie McGinn<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">A row of trees in Helensburgh were full of cherry blossom, in this picture snapped by Charlie McGinn.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/c782\/live\/5e293930-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/c782\/live\/5e293930-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/c782\/live\/5e293930-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/c782\/live\/5e293930-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/c782\/live\/5e293930-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/c782\/live\/5e293930-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/c782\/live\/5e293930-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/c782\/live\/5e293930-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Greg Miller A sparrow hawk looks into the camera while sitting outside, holding something in its mouth\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Greg Miller<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">This sparrow hawk sat for a good half hour by Greg Miller&#8217;s patio door enjoying a meal.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/366c\/live\/44afc500-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/366c\/live\/44afc500-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/366c\/live\/44afc500-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/366c\/live\/44afc500-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/366c\/live\/44afc500-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/366c\/live\/44afc500-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/366c\/live\/44afc500-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/366c\/live\/44afc500-1b57-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Steffi Franke A waterfall inside a cave, with part of the cave lit by yellow light\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Steffi Franke<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Steffi Franke took this stunning look at a waterfall in Smoo Cave while on a birthday trip to Durness<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/d2d4\/live\/663b6760-1a8f-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/d2d4\/live\/663b6760-1a8f-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/d2d4\/live\/663b6760-1a8f-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/d2d4\/live\/663b6760-1a8f-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/d2d4\/live\/663b6760-1a8f-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/d2d4\/live\/663b6760-1a8f-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/d2d4\/live\/663b6760-1a8f-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/d2d4\/live\/663b6760-1a8f-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Garry Lynch Dean Village in Edinburgh as the sun sets over it\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Garry Lynch<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Garry Lynch took this picture of Dean&#8217;s Village in Edinburgh as the sun began to set.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/fc47\/live\/4a56b500-1a8e-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/fc47\/live\/4a56b500-1a8e-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/fc47\/live\/4a56b500-1a8e-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/fc47\/live\/4a56b500-1a8e-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/fc47\/live\/4a56b500-1a8e-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/fc47\/live\/4a56b500-1a8e-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/fc47\/live\/4a56b500-1a8e-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/fc47\/live\/4a56b500-1a8e-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Emma Legge Two seagulls are beak to beak while standing looking at each other.\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Emma Legge<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Emma Legge spotted these lovely gulls by the River Esk on a sunny Sunday morning.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1119\/live\/4353bf40-1ada-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1119\/live\/4353bf40-1ada-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1119\/live\/4353bf40-1ada-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/1119\/live\/4353bf40-1ada-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1119\/live\/4353bf40-1ada-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/1119\/live\/4353bf40-1ada-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/1119\/live\/4353bf40-1ada-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1119\/live\/4353bf40-1ada-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Liam Turbett A melting snowman sitting on a rock,  on green hills \" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Liam Turbett<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">The rapidly changing nature of the Scottish seasons was spotted by Liam Turbett, when he saw a snowman on the slopes of the Five Sisters of Kintail<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/7027\/live\/68332dd0-1a91-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/7027\/live\/68332dd0-1a91-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/7027\/live\/68332dd0-1a91-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/7027\/live\/68332dd0-1a91-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/7027\/live\/68332dd0-1a91-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/7027\/live\/68332dd0-1a91-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/7027\/live\/68332dd0-1a91-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/7027\/live\/68332dd0-1a91-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Michael Rennie Two spring Labradors sitting on a bench looking at the camera \" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Michael Rennie<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Michael Rennie from Aberdeenshire was out for a walk with his dogs at Glen Tannar when he captured them looking content.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/4e87\/live\/5022d490-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/4e87\/live\/5022d490-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/4e87\/live\/5022d490-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/4e87\/live\/5022d490-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/4e87\/live\/5022d490-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/4e87\/live\/5022d490-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/4e87\/live\/5022d490-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/4e87\/live\/5022d490-1b57-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Duncan Murdoch A water rail sits in a pool of water eating a tiny grub or caterpillar.\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Duncan Murdoch<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Duncan Murdoch was delighted to spot a water rail &#8211; a secretive bird more often heard than seen &#8211; while out in Angus. <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/e8b0\/live\/2205bea0-1a90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/e8b0\/live\/2205bea0-1a90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/e8b0\/live\/2205bea0-1a90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/e8b0\/live\/2205bea0-1a90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/e8b0\/live\/2205bea0-1a90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/e8b0\/live\/2205bea0-1a90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/e8b0\/live\/2205bea0-1a90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/e8b0\/live\/2205bea0-1a90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Yvonne Hamilton A dog stands in front of a loch on a sunny evening\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Yvonne Hamilton<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Yvonne Hamilton&#8217;s dog Dougal had a great time during the recent sunny spell, including this trip to Lochore Meadow in Fife.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/3e91\/live\/5a799bb0-1b78-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/3e91\/live\/5a799bb0-1b78-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3e91\/live\/5a799bb0-1b78-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/3e91\/live\/5a799bb0-1b78-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/3e91\/live\/5a799bb0-1b78-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/3e91\/live\/5a799bb0-1b78-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/3e91\/live\/5a799bb0-1b78-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3e91\/live\/5a799bb0-1b78-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ian McAteer Surfers practicing on the waves at a surf resort - the figures are silhouettes with the image in black and white. \" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Ian McAteer<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Ian McAteer and his wife were spending a weekend (last weekend) at the surf resort in Ratho when he took this image of surfers learning on the waves in the evening.   <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/8f81\/live\/ac222d90-1b75-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/8f81\/live\/ac222d90-1b75-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/8f81\/live\/ac222d90-1b75-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/8f81\/live\/ac222d90-1b75-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/8f81\/live\/ac222d90-1b75-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/8f81\/live\/ac222d90-1b75-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/8f81\/live\/ac222d90-1b75-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/8f81\/live\/ac222d90-1b75-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Amy Thornton Pools of water among greenspace and hills\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Amy Thornton<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Amy Thornton took this image of the fairy pools on the Isle of Skye.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1cc4\/live\/59592270-1b76-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1cc4\/live\/59592270-1b76-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1cc4\/live\/59592270-1b76-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/1cc4\/live\/59592270-1b76-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1cc4\/live\/59592270-1b76-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/1cc4\/live\/59592270-1b76-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/1cc4\/live\/59592270-1b76-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1cc4\/live\/59592270-1b76-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Iona O'Brien A highland cow presses its face towards the camera while chewing grass. \" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Iona O&#8217;Brien<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Susan O&#8217;Brien and her daughter Iona were visiting Blair Atholl Castle when this highland cow decided to say hello.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/9642\/live\/81851260-1b79-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/9642\/live\/81851260-1b79-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/9642\/live\/81851260-1b79-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/9642\/live\/81851260-1b79-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/9642\/live\/81851260-1b79-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/9642\/live\/81851260-1b79-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/9642\/live\/81851260-1b79-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/9642\/live\/81851260-1b79-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Paul Steven The Northern lights cast a green light over Wock harbour, while the bright lights of the town shine in the distance\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Paul Steven<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">The Northern lights shone brightly over Wick harbour in this snap from Paul Steven.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/5f7b\/live\/7a50cfe0-1b77-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/5f7b\/live\/7a50cfe0-1b77-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/5f7b\/live\/7a50cfe0-1b77-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/5f7b\/live\/7a50cfe0-1b77-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/5f7b\/live\/7a50cfe0-1b77-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/5f7b\/live\/7a50cfe0-1b77-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/5f7b\/live\/7a50cfe0-1b77-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/5f7b\/live\/7a50cfe0-1b77-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Emma Watson Loch Ness on a sunny day - the sun is shining down and reflecting on the water. A boat sits by the dock, with a sign saying BOAT TRIP on the walkway leading to it\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Emma Watson<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Emma Watson was enjoying a beautiful sunny day at Loch Ness when she took this photo<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/09d5\/live\/74d73c10-1b7d-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/09d5\/live\/74d73c10-1b7d-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/09d5\/live\/74d73c10-1b7d-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/09d5\/live\/74d73c10-1b7d-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/09d5\/live\/74d73c10-1b7d-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/09d5\/live\/74d73c10-1b7d-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/09d5\/live\/74d73c10-1b7d-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/09d5\/live\/74d73c10-1b7d-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bill Cameron The Gallery of Modern Art - a neoclassical building with large columns and a statue of the Duke of Wellington on a horse - on a wet night, with the reflection of the building visible in a puddle. \" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Bill Cameron<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">The wet weather this week gave Bill Cameron the chance to take  a picture of the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow reflected in a puddle<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/a0c0\/live\/f837c220-1b76-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/a0c0\/live\/f837c220-1b76-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/a0c0\/live\/f837c220-1b76-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/a0c0\/live\/f837c220-1b76-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/a0c0\/live\/f837c220-1b76-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/a0c0\/live\/f837c220-1b76-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/a0c0\/live\/f837c220-1b76-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/a0c0\/live\/f837c220-1b76-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Claire Morrison A dog sitting down outside on grass, looking at the sun rising in the distance\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Claire Morrison<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Claire Morrison and her dog took a moment to appreciate a beautiful sunrise while out for a walk in Clackmannanshire.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/3560\/live\/11a436a0-1b7a-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/3560\/live\/11a436a0-1b7a-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3560\/live\/11a436a0-1b7a-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/3560\/live\/11a436a0-1b7a-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/3560\/live\/11a436a0-1b7a-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/3560\/live\/11a436a0-1b7a-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/3560\/live\/11a436a0-1b7a-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3560\/live\/11a436a0-1b7a-11f0-a455-cf1d5f751d2f.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sarah Grossman A view through a window of a sunny day outside, with Arthur's Seat in the distance - however two cats are taking up pat of the view, looking into the camera and seemingly looking for attention.\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Sarah Grossman<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Sarah Grossman&#8217;s view of Arthur&#8217;s Seat was slightly obstructed by her cats getting involved in the picture.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/678d\/live\/ec882520-1b7e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/678d\/live\/ec882520-1b7e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/678d\/live\/ec882520-1b7e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/678d\/live\/ec882520-1b7e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/678d\/live\/ec882520-1b7e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/678d\/live\/ec882520-1b7e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/678d\/live\/ec882520-1b7e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/678d\/live\/ec882520-1b7e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Richard Morris A ferry lit up at night as it sails off, with the sun setting and an orange glow in the sky\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Richard Morris<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Richard Morris was having a drink in the pub when he noticed the last ferry from Largs to Millport quite literally sailing into the sunset.  <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-1 eOgpjw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250409-091508-0ef9b7676-web-2.19.1-12\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 itgEAh hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/98f4\/live\/083a09a0-1c2e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/98f4\/live\/083a09a0-1c2e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/98f4\/live\/083a09a0-1c2e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/98f4\/live\/083a09a0-1c2e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/98f4\/live\/083a09a0-1c2e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/98f4\/live\/083a09a0-1c2e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/98f4\/live\/083a09a0-1c2e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/98f4\/live\/083a09a0-1c2e-11f0-b1b3-7358f8d35a35.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Suzanne Lakie A silhouette of a woman and a dog on a beach. The dog is sitting down looking up at the woman\" class=\"sc-4abb68ca-0 ldLcJe\"\/><span class=\"sc-4abb68ca-2 kkAKIJ\">Suzanne Lakie<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1b6a1475-0 feHvAW\">Suzanne Lakie took this picture of her daughter Tilly and dog Loki at Gullane Beach, East Lothian. <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-unit\" data-component=\"ad-slot\" class=\"sc-cce5f0ff-0 Bitbe\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c33zr7jejy6o\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10 minutes ago ShareSave ShareSave David Crawford David Crawford spotted this swan at Hogganfield Loch in Glasgow enjoying playing with a toy duck during the recent good weather. A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 11 and 18 April. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. 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