From North, East, South and West and throughout the seasons you have kept us entertained with images of wildlife, woodlands, steam trains, glorious landscapes and so much more. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their pictures over the past year. We look forward to seeing Scotland through your eyes next year.
. Winter has arrived on the hills west of Crieff , with a snow cap on Ben Vorlich.
Winter has arrived on the hills west of Crieff , with a snow cap on Ben Vorlich. Photo: Bill Clark
. Brodie, our Border Collie who was out walking at Beecraigs Country Park. We called it ‘Squirrel Watching’.
Brodie, our Border Collie who was out walking at Beecraigs Country Park. We called it ‘Squirrel Watching’. Photo: Keith Dolan
. A magnificent stag who was standing in a field. just off a single track road near the Buachaille Etive Mor in Glencoe. I got very close to him although there was a fence and hedge between us. He just seemed to pose and let me capture the moment perfectly.
A magnificent stag who was standing in a field. just off a single track road near the Buachaille Etive Mor in Glencoe. I got very close to him although there was a fence and hedge between us. He just seemed to pose and let me capture the moment perfectly. Photo: Alex McSorley
. Atlantic Puffin from Isle of May, Scotland, captured on 13th June 2021 by Hari Kumar
Atlantic Puffin from Isle of May, Scotland, captured on 13th June 2021 by Hari Kumar Photo: Hari Kumar
. A visit to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness with friends last week as the sun shone and the temperature was warm despite the ominous looking September skies
A visit to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness with friends last week as the sun shone and the temperature was warm despite the ominous looking September skies Photo: James Simpson
. In awe of the wonderful colours while walking round The Haining in Selkirk
In awe of the wonderful colours while walking round The Haining in Selkirk Photo: Janette Bremner
. While out for my daily walk I came across this robin which seemed to puff itself up for a photograph.
While out for my daily walk I came across this robin which seemed to puff itself up for a photograph. Photo: Graeme Stark
. An immaculate and colourful Grey Wagtail at the waterside appears to admire its reflection in my garden pool in the Scottish Borders.
An immaculate and colourful Grey Wagtail at the waterside appears to admire its reflection in my garden pool in the Scottish Borders. Photo: Curtis Welsh
. A ‘drookit’ hare crossed my path whilst out on an early morning walk near Melrose. As it paused, I swear I heard it say ‘roll on summer’.
A ‘drookit’ hare crossed my path whilst out on an early morning walk near Melrose. As it paused, I swear I heard it say ‘roll on summer’. Photo: Curtis Welsh
. ‘Double Trouble’ …. Almost looking angelic, innocent even, these two very colourful Starlings were about to cause havoc around our bird feeder which was set up to encourage more appreciative birds during the recent bad weather.
‘Double Trouble’ …. Almost looking angelic, innocent even, these two very colourful Starlings were about to cause havoc around our bird feeder which was set up to encourage more appreciative birds during the recent bad weather. Photo: Curtis Welsh
. A field of Phacelia is a magnet for bees and this is an example of a Bumble Bee about to land and take advantage of the purple flowers of this crop at Longnewton Mill Farm in the Scottish Borders.
A field of Phacelia is a magnet for bees and this is an example of a Bumble Bee about to land and take advantage of the purple flowers of this crop at Longnewton Mill Farm in the Scottish Borders. Photo: Curtis Welsh
. Harvesting started in July of barley at Longnewton Mill Farm in the Scottish Borders in perfect weather and only stopping at dusk.
Harvesting started in July of barley at Longnewton Mill Farm in the Scottish Borders in perfect weather and only stopping at dusk. Photo: Curtis Welsh
. Male Chaffinch looking to the heavens and appearing to say … ‘please turn the tap off … i’m getting fair drookit with all this rain’! I trust this is topical with all the recent discussion on climate change.
Male Chaffinch looking to the heavens and appearing to say … ‘please turn the tap off … i’m getting fair drookit with all this rain’! I trust this is topical with all the recent discussion on climate change. Photo: Curtis Welsh
. The sun emerged in the clear blue sky to backlight the bare trees on kings park Stirling
The sun emerged in the clear blue sky to backlight the bare trees on kings park Stirling Photo: Lorna donaldson
. ‘Tornado’ again,this time deputising for unfit ‘Princess Elizabeth’ on the Northern Belle recently.Seen here southbound from Glasgow pushing hard past Crawford. David Edgar,Symington, Biggar.
‘Tornado’ again,this time deputising for unfit ‘Princess Elizabeth’ on the Northern Belle recently.Seen here southbound from Glasgow pushing hard past Crawford. David Edgar,Symington, Biggar. Photo: David Edgar
. The statue of Scottish poet, Allan Ramsay, basks in some lovely winter sunshine on Princes Street, Edinburgh, with Edinburgh Castle sitting majestically in the background
The statue of Scottish poet, Allan Ramsay, basks in some lovely winter sunshine on Princes Street, Edinburgh, with Edinburgh Castle sitting majestically in the background Photo: Alex Orr
. A fabulous day in the garden and this insect couldn’t resist a visit to the Hypericum (Rose of Sharon)
A fabulous day in the garden and this insect couldn’t resist a visit to the Hypericum (Rose of Sharon) Photo: Ian Taylor
. An otter photo captured in October on the Isle of Mull.
An otter photo captured in October on the Isle of Mull. Photo: Hari Kumar
. Sharp eyed and with a sharp beak this Nuthatch stares me out as it hunts for food on a tree in my back garden in the Scottish Borders.
Sharp eyed and with a sharp beak this Nuthatch stares me out as it hunts for food on a tree in my back garden in the Scottish Borders. Photo: Curtis Welsh
. A photo taken from the Bridge on the Inverness Road into Ullapool. A great view of the town
A photo taken from the Bridge on the Inverness Road into Ullapool. A great view of the town Photo: William Bennett
. On a beautiful late autumn day, the ‘Double Scotch’ charter gets to grips with the gradient at Beattock en route to Edinburgh from Crewe.The two diesels heading the train are now sixty years old ,having survived in preservation from the early 60s when they replaced steam before the completion of electrification on the West Coast Main Line.
On a beautiful late autumn day, the ‘Double Scotch’ charter gets to grips with the gradient at Beattock en route to Edinburgh from Crewe.The two diesels heading the train are now sixty years old ,having survived in preservation from the early 60s when they replaced steam before the completion of electrification on the West Coast Main Line. Photo: David Edgar
1. Brodie, our Border Collie who was out walking at Beecraigs Country Park. We called it ‘Squirrel Watching’.
Brodie, our Border Collie who was out walking at Beecraigs Country Park. We called it ‘Squirrel Watching’. Photo: Keith Dolan
2. A magnificent stag who was standing in a field. just off a single track road near the Buachaille Etive Mor in Glencoe. I got very close to him although there was a fence and hedge between us. He just seemed to pose and let me capture the moment perfectly.
A magnificent stag who was standing in a field. just off a single track road near the Buachaille Etive Mor in Glencoe. I got very close to him although there was a fence and hedge between us. He just seemed to pose and let me capture the moment perfectly. Photo: Alex McSorley
3. Atlantic Puffin from Isle of May, Scotland, captured on 13th June 2021 by Hari Kumar
Atlantic Puffin from Isle of May, Scotland, captured on 13th June 2021 by Hari Kumar Photo: Hari Kumar
4. A visit to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness with friends last week as the sun shone and the temperature was warm despite the ominous looking September skies
A visit to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness with friends last week as the sun shone and the temperature was warm despite the ominous looking September skies Photo: James Simpson