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Your pictures of Scotland: 6-13 December

There would be no Christmas without the Polar Express arriving on time and Lily De Craemer from Musselburgh was lucky enough to catch sight of it at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Lily De Craemer Black steam train at the station platform in Edinburgh Waverley station with steam coming from the top and a blue metal sign at the front reading "The Polar Express" — There would be no Christmas without the Polar Express arriving on time and Lily De Craemer from Musselburgh was lucky enough to catch sight of it at Edinburgh Waverley station.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 6-13 December.

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Andy Inglis from Dumbarton spotted some festive decorations on a tree on the banks of Loch Lomond

Andy Inglis Christmas tree baubles hanging on branches of a tree with a loch in the background — Andy Inglis from Dumbarton spotted some festive decorations on a tree on the banks of Loch Lomond

Iain Ingram from Twechar captured this frosty image of the village's "Fairy glen".

Iain Ingram Landscape image of a small river on the left with a path on the right, shielded by trees covered in ice on a bright sunny day — Iain Ingram from Twechar captured this frosty image of the village's "Fairy glen".

Glenys Norquay spotted a bullfinch resting in a frosty field in Liberton, Edinburgh.

Glenys Norquay Red-chested bullfince sitting on frost covered branch — Glenys Norquay spotted a bullfinch resting in a frosty field in Liberton, Edinburgh.

Carolyn Richardson from Morningside snapped this image of people enjoying the swing ride and flying very close to the 200ft (61m) high Scott monument in Edinburgh.

Carolyn Richardson Portrait image of the Scott monument in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh from below, illuminated in red and green lights and a fair ride next to it with swings at the very top, illuminated in bright lights against a dark sky — Carolyn Richardson from Morningside snapped this image of people enjoying the swing ride and flying very close to the 200ft (61m) high Scott monument in Edinburgh.

Dave Lynch from Aberdeen snapped this image on Rannoch Moor as the moon hovered above on a frosty day. He said: "Scotland is Braw!"

Dave Lynch Frost covered tree in a field with a river and snow-capped hills in the background and a partial moon in the sky above the tree — Dave Lynch from Aberdeen snapped this image on Rannoch Moor as the moon hovered above on a frosty day. He said: "Scotland is Braw!"

Jack Alston captured the moment his dog Freddie tried to steal some of Paddington's sandwich in Lanark.

Jack Alston Small terrier-type dog with a red illuminated collar, standing on a bench next to a statue of Paddington bear holding as sandwich - the dog leaning to reach the sandwich — Jack Alston captured the moment his dog Freddie tried to steal some of Paddington's sandwich in Lanark.

Scott MacKellar from Edinburgh watched the sun setting beyond a lone tree at Milarrochy Bay, Loch Lomond.

Scott MacKellar Loch at sunset with a tree growing next to it and the sun setting below the hills in the distance — Scott MacKellar from Edinburgh watched the sun setting beyond a lone tree at Milarrochy Bay, Loch Lomond.

Alex Brand took this lovely photo from the sky at sunset during a flight from Glasgow to Kirkwall.

Jimmy Mason from Dunfermline snapped this image at sunrise during a morning walk in Limekilns, looking towards Rosyth dockyard and the Forth bridges.

Jimmy Mason Sunrise image showing the shadow of the Goliath crane at Rosyth dockyard with the Forth bridges in the distance — Jimmy Mason from Dunfermline snapped this image at sunrise during a morning walk in Limekilns, looking towards Rosyth dockyard and the Forth bridges.

Hazel Thomson from Elgin snapped this photo of a redfinch enjoying the berries from her rowan tree.

Hazel Thomson Small bird with a red berry in its mouth perched on a branch of more red berries — Hazel Thomson from Elgin snapped this photo of a redfinch enjoying the berries from her rowan tree.

Holidaymaker Michael G. O'Callaghan from Grand Rapids, Michigan, captured this calm image at Elgol beach, Isle of Skye.

Michael G. O’Callaghan Landscape image using slow shutter speed of a blurry loch with fog covered hills in the distance — Holidaymaker Michael G. O'Callaghan from Grand Rapids, Michigan, captured this calm image at Elgol beach, Isle of Skye.

Brian Colston from Falkirk snapped this "atmospheric and spooky" scene on a cold and foggy day at the Old Town cemetery in Stirling.

Brian Colston Cemetery with older style headstones in varying shapes on a foggy day with ice covering the tree's, bushes and grass — Brian Colston from Falkirk snapped this "atmospheric and spooky" scene on a cold and foggy day at the Old Town cemetery in Stirling.

Tom Gallagher captured this early-morning image in the "misty valley" in Cartland, South Lanarkshire.

Tom Gallagher Landscape image of the sun rising on a field of sheep, partially hidden by low fog — Tom Gallagher captured this early-morning image in the "misty valley" in Cartland, South Lanarkshire.

Gary Stanton took this image of a boulder breaking through the ice as temperatures reached -7C on Loch Tulla, Argyll and Bute.

Gary Stanton Frozen loch with a boulder breaking through the sheet of ice with snow covered hills in the distance — Gary Stanton took this image of a boulder breaking through the ice as temperatures reached -7C on Loch Tulla, Argyll and Bute.

Carol Cameron from Perth enjoyed a winter break in the Trossachs where she snapped this image overlooking the "beautiful and picturesque" Loch Achray, Callander.

Carol Cameron Landscape of frost covered trees below a foggy sky next to a loch, mirrored in the water — Carol Cameron from Perth enjoyed a winter break in the Trossachs where she snapped this image overlooking the "beautiful and picturesque" Loch Achray, Callander.

Mark Reynolds captured this stunning image of Buachaille Etive Mòr at sunset.

Mark Reynolds Portrait image of Buachaille Etive Mòr below a dark blue sky with sun peeking above the horizon slightly — Mark Reynolds captured this stunning image of Buachaille Etive Mòr at sunset.

Peter Braidwood spotted a fencepost covered in ice that had been blown by the wind in the Glenshee Hills, Ballater. He said: "Rime ice forms when supercooled water droplets freeze onto surfaces such as fenceposts and usually point towards where the wind has been blowing from."

Peter Braidwood Metal pole sticking out of snow covered ground with ice coating one side of it as the wind has blown it in one direction — Peter Braidwood spotted a fencepost covered in ice that had been blown by the wind in the Glenshee Hills, Ballater. He said: "Rime ice forms when supercooled water droplets freeze onto surfaces such as fenceposts and usually point towards where the wind has been blowing from."

Scott Innes snapped this dramatic image at Portsoy harbour, Aberdeenshire, as a storm came in.

Scott Innes Moody landscape image of ruins of a building next to dark grey waters as a storm comes in — Scott Innes snapped this dramatic image at Portsoy harbour, Aberdeenshire, as a storm came in.

John Cuthbertson took this stunning image on a frosty day of the Three Sisters of Glencoe.

John Cuthbertson Water flowing between rocky ground covered in snow with the Three Sisters of Glencoe in the distance — John Cuthbertson took this stunning image on a frosty day of the Three Sisters of Glencoe.

"Tiny house or giant dog?" asks Fiona Gold who snapped this image of her dog Fergus while on a walk near Carbeth, Stirlingshire, with daughter Beth. She said: "We're very lucky to have this walk so close to home."

Fiona Gold Golden Labrador dog sitting next to a small wooden dollhouse with hills in the distance — "Tiny house or giant dog?" asks Fiona Gold who snapped this image of her dog Fergus while on a walk near Carbeth, Stirlingshire, with daughter Beth. She said: "We're very lucky to have this walk so close to home."

Eddie Romeo took this photo of the star tunnel on Argyll St, Glasgow.

Eddie Romeo Star-shaped tunnel illuminated by pink Christmas Lights — Eddie Romeo took this photo of the star tunnel on Argyll St, Glasgow.

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