From a Golden Eagle soaring majestically over moutains, to a Buzzard perched on a fencepost next to a motorway - you're never too far away from a bird of prey in Scotland.
Also known as raptors, these are the feathered friends that are top of the foodchain - carnivorous animals that hunt other birds, mammals and fish.
And Scotland is one of the best places to see these remarkable animals, with large populations of birds that are rare elsewhere in the British Isles.
17. Short-eared Owl
The Short-eared Owl is the owl breed most likely to be seen out during the day, but they are still relatively rarely spotted due to the fact that there could be as few as 800 pairs in the entire country. They live in moorland areas, grassland and conifer plantations. | Canva/Getty Images
18. Long-eared Owl
A secretive breed that are notoriously hard to spot, despite their exotic appearance, the Long-eared Owl lives and breeds where there are plenty of small mammals, particularly where moorland meets forest. If you are lucky enough to see one, it'll most likely be in north eastern areas of the country. | Canva/Getty Images