Each day The Scotsman publishes a picture of Scotland by contributors to our Readers Gallery. Throughout winter, spring, summer and autumn, from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders we bring you the finest selection of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery. If you would like to contribute, send your pictures to [email protected]. Be sure to include the subject and location where the photo was taken. Thank you

5. Amateur wildlife photographer Sachiko Hamada took this photo as a curious otter came close to the shore on the Water of Leith, Edinburgh
Sachiko Hamada

6. Nice to hear the chiffchaffs back after wintering in southern Europe and north Africa.
Graeme Stark

7. No local park duck pond or canal for these swans, all of Loch Lomond for them.
Stuart Neville

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