Your pictures of Scotland: 22-29 November

Keith Simpson Kitesurfer mid-air with bright kite high above water, with bridges in the distance, and blue sky and clouds.Keith Simpson
Height surfer: "Went down to Pettycur harbour and many were taking advantage of the strong winds," says Keith Simpson.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 22-29 November.

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Paul Weir Wallace Monument - tall narrow structure - silhouetted against an orange morning sky.Paul Weir
"Early morning photo of the Wallace Monument," says Paul Weir.
Brian Gallagher Kingfisher with blue and rust and white colourings sitting on a branch, with a little brown and white terrier dog blurred in the background mid-stride looking in its direction, next to a pair of legs of someone walking it.Brian Gallagher
"Kingfisher sitting by the River Kelvin in Glasgow and ignoring all passing traffic, concentrating on his fishing," says Brian Gallagher.
Louise Love Mountain range peaks covered in snow, and shown in reflection in loch water.Louise Love
Time to reflect: "The magnificent Bla Bheinn on Skye in a beautiful covering of snow," says Louise Love. "There was little wind, so managed to get nice reflections in the water of Loch Slapin."
Catriona Gibson Brown, yellow and rust-coloured leaves covered in water droplets, lying on the ground.Catriona Gibson
"Rain droplets on leaves, photographed during a walk around the grounds of Traquair House, Innerleithen," says Catriona Gibson.
Mary Rodgers Highland cow with horns silhouetted against a light sky, standing on grassy ground.Mary Rodgers
Coo-ee: "Highland Coo at Balgavies Loch," says Mary Rodgers of this lovely shot.
Sami Kelly Grey baby pygmy hippo, with mouth open and wide-eyed, looking at camera.Sami Kelly
"Baby Haggis posing for the camera at Edinburgh Zoo," says Sami Kelly of the new pygmy hippo arrival (rather than an actual baby haggis, of course).
Richard Mellen Castle on small island in lake, with frosty snow-covered mountains in the background, image framed by tree branches.Richard Mellen
"Early morning at Eilean Donan, with a heavy frost covering the ground," says Richard Mellen. "I captured this moment from the viewpoint. It didn't look real. I couldn't believe how beautiful it was."
Manilyn Ritchie Two dark blue and white fishing trawlers in harbour, with a rainbow arc in a dark sky behind them, and a red and white lighthouse.Manilyn Ritchie
Lobster-pot of gold? "A rainbow arcs through angry skies, at Fraserburgh harbour, with the lighthouse in the background," says Manilyn Ritchie.
George Kelsey An otter with wet fur glistening in sunlight with a fish hanging out of its mouth, among twigs and grass.George Kelsey
I really otter have some breakfast: "And the prize for skulking in the shadows while eating goes to ... Mrs Otter," says George Kelsey. "Delighted to catch Mary, our local female, having a quiet snack on the riverbank at Saughton Park in Edinburgh."
Kate Robertson Sunlight splitting through snow-covered trees in a wood, with a snow-covered path, and a dog in the distance.Kate Robertson
Cold snap: "Enjoying a winter wonderland whilst walking the dog in Corsee Woods, Banchory," says Kate Robertson.
Stacy Steven Four collie dogs - white, organge and black markings - all sitting side-by-side with trees and water and hills in the background, amid snow.Stacy Steven
"Barra, Brooke , Bella and Brodie (Cambrogan rough collies) enjoying a walk, stopping off at Loch Drunkie for a photo," says Stacy Steven.
Brian Colston A sheep in the distance on a snow covered track, with snow-covered trees dominating the scene, as well as a snow-covered open gate.Brian Colston
Winter woolies: "A snowy walk up a farm track in Falkirk," says Brian Colston, with a sheep watching on in the distance.
Graham Rosie Small robin on ground, close to a large colourful pheasant, with woodland behind them.Graham Rosie
Little and large: "Photograph taken up in Feshiebridge on holiday this week through our lounge window on a frosty morning," says Graham Rosie. "Slim pickings for food but still attracted a wee robin and a pheasant."
Alex Watt Young girl looking through a window with one hand on a pane, with snow and a small snowman on a seat outside.Alex Watt
Freeze frame: "My daughter Georgie, six, peering out the window saying hello to her 10-year-old brother Ronan's snowman he just built whilst on a festive trip to Glasgow," says Alex Watt.
Patrick Stutt Yellow, blue, black and white bird, winging flapping, on the fingertips of a woman's hand holding some nuts.Patrick Stutt
A bird in the hand: "I took this picture in Kelvingrove Park," says Patrick Stutt. "My partner Jenni loves the birds and we were surprised how confident this Great Tit was. It landed on her hand for a feed several times."
Edward Stephens A black and white image of a beach with a wrecked old boat protruding from the sand, and dunes in the background.Edward Stephens
"My black and white image of Newburgh beach, north of Aberdeen, with a wrecked boat," says Edward Stephens.
Stuart Irvin A swan in a loch with a frosty scene of a hillside and house in the background.Stuart Irvin
An 'Ard frost: "I'm rather chuffed with this photo. I took it at Loch Ard," says Stuart Irvin. "The temperature was at or just above zero, I was in my canoe."
Jim Fanning Black crow standing on a street railing, with the rear of two cars in the background, and a shopfront with red and glass doors.Jim Fanning
Crow Road? No, it's West Calder Main Street, from Jim Fanning. "Joined by a crow who did not seem to mind the queue".
Lisa Tennant Two dark horses in a snow-covered field next to a stream, with trees also covered in snow.Lisa Tennant
It's neigh warm: "In Crieff for our anniversary and snowed in," says Lisa Tennant. "The horses are very cold!"
Craig Mcgeough Ram with curled horns and yellow fleece standing in rocky countryside with dark sky behind.Craig Mcgeough
"This picture was taken on my trip to the Isle of Skye then onto Isle of Raasay," says Craig Mcgeough.
Jade Kilbride Two brown and speckled starlings on a thin branch, with one with its wings outstretched having a red berry in its beak, and other bunches of red snow-covered red berries in shot. Jade Kilbride
"Starlings stripping a rowan tree of its frozen berries," says Jade Kilbride in Keith.
Peter Gallacher Trees under a pastel sky of blues, pinks and oranges.Peter Gallacher
Pastel picture: "Autumnal light in Edzell," says Peter Gallacher.
John Dyer Statue of footballer holding a large trophy aloft, with a blue and yellow sunset sky in background.John Dyer
Sunset goals: This evening statue image at Celtic Park was netted by John Dyer.
Alan O’Connor Man in dark clothes on snowy hillside wearing head torch shining into a starry night sky.Alan O’Connor
Night light: "A stormy afternoon in the Cairngorms cleared the sky for this evening shot over Ryvoan Pass," says Alan O’Connor.

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