Your pictures of Scotland: 1 May - 8th May

This photograph of Loch Tulla was taken during a visit by Ewan and Alistair Robertson. Send us your pictures to newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk

Sunset on Barassie Beach. Taken by Helen Cruse.

Isobel on Glenbrittle beach, Skye. Photo taken by her father Robin Greenwood, from Dunblane.

Alison Saulnier, from Townhill, Dunfermline, took this photo from Kingseat, Fife, looking towards Kelty just after a horizontal hailstorm passed. "I’ve seen black skies before, but this was scary", she said.

Paul Welsh says this heron is often seen "fishing" at the caul on the River Nith.

The 2015 Dollar Duck Race, held annually in the Clackmannanshire village. Photo by Alex Rose.

Loch Ness taken from Dores by Dave Greer, from Inverness.

Janet Marsh took this photo in Glasgow City Chambers

Colbost, Isle of Skye. Part of Loch Dunvegan with the Cuillin in the background "One of life’s less stressful commutes", said Alan Mearns, from Waternish

Jim Kelly, from Dumfries, snapped his "happy clappy" seal in Grosebay, Isle of Harris, while on holiday.

Taransay from Luskentyre beach with a storm approaching. Photo by Lynne Steven, from Glasgow.

Frasier posing in front of Stirling Castle. Photo by Elizabeth Whyte.

Overlooking Castle Stalker in Loch Laich, just off Loch Linnhe. Photo by Gareth Dunlop.

These ospreys were snapped by Jennifer Davidson In Aberdeenshire.

Steve Williams, from Gullane in East Lothian, sent in this photo taken at Belhaven Bay, Dunbar.

This red squirrel was snapped by Campbell Cheyne in a garden in Woodgrove, Dumfries.

Eilean Donan Castle at sunset with the Isle of Skye in the background. Taken by Jill Porter, Balmacara.

This wood pigeon was caught napping by Barbara Dickie in West Lothian.

Penny Dave - who cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats on his penny farthing in 15 days - seen here near Bridge of Orchy. Photo by Hannah Kettles

Vicki Roebuck took this photo while walking through Quarriers Village, on the border of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.

This sunrise at Bow fiddle rock, Portknockie, was taken by Simon Ward.

Loch Voil, from Creag an Tuirc, Balquhidder. Photo by Brian Hunter, from Kelty.

These fox cubs were snapped by Wendy Smith at her allotment in Knightswood, Glasgow.

Jumping waves at Dunbar taken by Adrian Astley-Jones.

Walter Innes snapped these dolphins playing in Aberdeen harbour.

This photo of Luskentyre Beach in Harris was taken by Jayne Cooke who was celebrating her husband David's 60th birthday.

Border Collies Katie and Gypsy had a great time playing on the beach at Pittenweem. Taken by Gail Cook.

Sunset at the 5 sisters of Kintail. Taken by Eileen Main.

Dave Drew came across this "interesting abandoned cottage, with an ivy cap", near Pitcalzean in Easter Ross

This shot of a Pine Marten was taken in Aberfoyle by Graeme Conlan from Alva.

Katja Leicht from Muellenbach, Germany, took this photo while visiting the Oban Sea Life Centre at North Connell.