Your pictures: Scotland's staycation summer

15 August 2020

The global coronavirus pandemic has had a big impact on all areas of lives - and this year, that meant for many of us going abroad wasn't an option.

But many of you sent in pictures of your summer staycations around Scotland.

As the summer holidays are over and pupils return to school, we've put together a selection of some of the best ones.

Is this beach in Scotland? Ewe better believe it! Alex Grant from Edinburgh sent in this beautiful picture of Achmelvich Bay that was taken on a staycation. He and his wife were meant to be visiting Iceland for their summer holidays. But not this year...

Alex Grant Achmelvich Bay — Is this beach in Scotland? Ewe better believe it! Alex Grant from Edinburgh sent in this beautiful picture of Achmelvich Bay that was taken on a staycation. He and his wife were meant to be visiting Iceland for their summer holidays. But not this year...

Scott Singer snapped these dramatic views while driving through Glencoe Pass on his way home from Fort Augustus back in July.

Scott Singer Glencoe Pass — Scott Singer snapped these dramatic views while driving through Glencoe Pass on his way home from Fort Augustus back in July.

Mark Woodliff managed to sail along in his dad's boat with a playful pod of dolphins in Loch Ryan during his Scottish staycation. He had a trip to Majorca planned, but instead enjoyed a trip to Dumfries and Galloway.

Mark Woodliff Sailing with a playful pod of dolphins in Loch Ryan during my staycation. — Mark Woodliff managed to sail along in his dad's boat with a playful pod of dolphins in Loch Ryan during his Scottish staycation. He had a trip to Majorca planned, but instead enjoyed a trip to Dumfries and Galloway.

Colin Stuart Buchanan, from Angus, captured this picture while staycationing with another two families in the Trossachs, just after an extremely bright pass of the space station.

Colin Stuart Buchanan Trossachs — Colin Stuart Buchanan, from Angus, captured this picture while staycationing with another two families in the Trossachs, just after an extremely bright pass of the space station.

Blue skies, fluffy clouds and colourful wild flowers captured in Lossiemouth by Andy Robertson from Linlithgow whilst on a staycation break.

Andy Robertson Lossiemouth — Blue skies, fluffy clouds and colourful wild flowers captured in Lossiemouth by Andy Robertson from Linlithgow whilst on a staycation break.

Elizabeth Ancell said she had a fantastic break in Portknockie, Moray.

elizabeth ancell Portknockie — Elizabeth Ancell said she had a fantastic break in Portknockie, Moray.

There were stormy skies over the Irish Sea from Corsewall Point lighthouse when Mark Woodliff took this picture on his phone during his trip.

Mark Woodliff Corsewall Point Lighthouse — There were stormy skies over the Irish Sea from Corsewall Point lighthouse when Mark Woodliff took this picture on his phone during his trip.

A thistle overlooking Earlsferry Bay, captured by John Watson just after he completed the chain walk.

John Watson A thistle overlooking Earlsferry Bay — A thistle overlooking Earlsferry Bay, captured by John Watson just after he completed the chain walk.

Yvonne Macfarlane travelled from Glasgow to Ross-shire for a "wonderful staycation". She took this picture at Mellon Udrigle beach.

Yvonne Macfarlane Mellon Udrigle beach — Yvonne Macfarlane travelled from Glasgow to Ross-shire for a "wonderful staycation". She took this picture at Mellon Udrigle beach.

After 23 weeks of working without a break in the NHS, Scout and his owner Maureen Gamble finally had a week of silence in and around Newtonmore on their Highland holiday.

Maureen Gamble Newtonmore — After 23 weeks of working without a break in the NHS, Scout and his owner Maureen Gamble finally had a week of silence in and around Newtonmore on their Highland holiday.

Findhorn Bay as the sun went down was blissful, says Elizabeth MacNeil from Clackmannanshire. She added that staycations are the way to go.

Elizabeth MacNeil Elizabeth MacNeil — Findhorn Bay as the sun went down was blissful, says Elizabeth MacNeil from Clackmannanshire. She added that staycations are the way to go.

John Duffy sent in this picture of Covesea Lighthouse in Lossiemouth which he captured during his staycation.

John Duffy Covesea Lighthouse, Lossiemouth. — John Duffy sent in this picture of Covesea Lighthouse in Lossiemouth which he captured during his staycation.

Elie in Fife seemed frozen in time when John Watson snapped this picture on his holiday.

john watson And Elie, frozen in time. — Elie in Fife seemed frozen in time when John Watson snapped this picture on his holiday.

Elizabeth MacNeil's long-awaited holiday was "blissful". What a beautiful country we have, she added.

Elizabeth MacNeil Findhorn Bay — Elizabeth MacNeil's long-awaited holiday was "blissful". What a beautiful country we have, she added.

Morgan Keillor took this picture of Madge the family dog while on a camping trip to Glencoe. The Abertay University student was always planning to stay in Scotland for the summer as - as she puts it - she is a poor student!

Lesley Keillor Madge taken at Glencoe — Morgan Keillor took this picture of Madge the family dog while on a camping trip to Glencoe. The Abertay University student was always planning to stay in Scotland for the summer as - as she puts it - she is a poor student!

Paul Simpson and his family came across this fantastic scene at the beach in Diabaig while walking off their dinner on their holiday to Torridon.

Paul Simpson On a family holiday to Torridon, and after a fantastic meal at the Gillie Brighde a stroll along the beach in Diabaig. — Paul Simpson and his family came across this fantastic scene at the beach in Diabaig while walking off their dinner on their holiday to Torridon.

This picture of Southerness Lighthouse, in Dumfries and Galloway, was captured by Kevin McKean during his all too brief staycation.

Kevin McKean Southerness Lighthouse During a Quick Staycation — This picture of Southerness Lighthouse, in Dumfries and Galloway, was captured by Kevin McKean during his all too brief staycation.

Staycation holidays are the best, said Alan George. He was visiting Little Garve at the base of Ben Wyvis for a picnic during his holiday.

Alan George Little Garve at the base of Ben Wyvis — Staycation holidays are the best, said Alan George. He was visiting Little Garve at the base of Ben Wyvis for a picnic during his holiday.

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