While this summer may not have brought the scorching sunshine many of us would have hoped for, thankfully Scotland’s stunning wildlife has been at hand throughout the season to brighten our spirits.
We’ve seen dancing dolphins, swimming pigs and even a Highland deer who fancies a golf ball for its supper. There have been some fantastic wildlife videos this summer – but here are 10 of the very best…
10. Dolphins perform for onlookers
Full article: Highland photographer captures stunning Dolphin footage
9. Pigs might fly… but in this village they swim
Full article: Pigs might fly… but in this Highland village they swim
8. Deer caught nibbling hedge calmly finish their meal
Full article: Highland deer caught nibbling hedge calmly finish their meal
7. Man attacked by a swarm of midges
Full article: The moment a man is attacked by a swarm of midges in the Cairngorms
6. Killer whales hunt along coastline
Full article: Killer whales seal hunting off Shetland coast
5. Wait for it… Squirrel’s quest for food goes badly wrong
Full article: Wait for it… Hilarious moment squirrel’s quest for food goes badly wrong
4. Mussel farmers encounter pod of orcas
Full article: Mussel farmers encountered a pod of orcas off Shetland
3. Adorable Highland deer crashes golf practice to play with the ball
Full article: Adorable Highland deer crashes golf practice to play with the ball
2. Humpback whale feeding
Full article: Humpback whale filmed feeding off Aberdeenshire coast
1. Friendly seal pops up to say hello
This is the lovely moment a seal popped up to say hello at Newburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire.