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Your pictures of Scotland: 7-14 February

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A tent's atmosphere: "Braving the freezing temperatures high above Glencoe to catch sunrise," says Alan O'Connor, from the "comfort" of his overnight accommodation.

Alan O’Connor A frosty tent at the top of a mountain range with a yellow/orange sunrise in the distance, next to snow-covered peaks. — A tent's atmosphere: "Braving the freezing temperatures high above Glencoe to catch sunrise," says Alan O'Connor, from the "comfort" of his overnight accommodation.

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And then it dawned on me: "This image is a prime example of life," explains John Cuthbert at Belhaven Bridge - known as the 'Bridge to Nowhere'. "I was expecting a good aurora display, turned up as darkness fell, and hung about all night. It never appeared, my hopes dashed. But then as the first light of dawn appeared my eyes widened for I was rewarded with a sunrise that took my breath away and put a smile on my face."

John Cuthbert Sunrise sky of purple, blue, orange and yellow, reflected in water, with a bridge across the water. — And then it dawned on me: "This image is a prime example of life," explains John Cuthbert at Belhaven Bridge - known as the 'Bridge to Nowhere'. "I was expecting a good aurora display, turned up as darkness fell, and hung about all night. It never appeared, my hopes dashed. But then as the first light of dawn appeared my eyes widened for I was rewarded with a sunrise that took my breath away and put a smile on my face."

"It was a calm, sunny day when I saw a seal chilling on a rock right near the shore," says 13-year-old Kiran Simpson at Aberdour beach in Fife. "It looked so comfy, in the classic banana pose, like it was just lounging. I sprinted back to the car to grab my camera because there was no way I was missing this. I love how relaxed and peaceful the seal looked, even with me nearby."

Kiran Simpson Seal on a piece of rock in water, resting on one flipper, with tail raised. — "It was a calm, sunny day when I saw a seal chilling on a rock right near the shore," says 13-year-old Kiran Simpson at Aberdour beach in Fife. "It looked so comfy, in the classic banana pose, like it was just lounging. I sprinted back to the car to grab my camera because there was no way I was missing this. I love how relaxed and peaceful the seal looked, even with me nearby."

Morning Skye: "Morning sunrise taken at the Quiraing," says Kate Masson. "Peaceful and beautiful."

Kate Masson Orange sunrise glow over hilltops in Skye. — Morning Skye: "Morning sunrise taken at the Quiraing," says Kate Masson. "Peaceful and beautiful."

"I thought I would like to share this Kingfisher photo that I took, in Musselburgh," says Owen Brand.

"Hiking down from Meall Buidhe in Glen Lyon," says Calum Goodfellow.

Calum Goodfellow Hiker on snow-capped hill, with peaks in distance and sun shining through clouds. — "Hiking down from Meall Buidhe in Glen Lyon," says Calum Goodfellow.

For what we are about to receive: "An otter feeding from the River Tay in Perth city centre," says Mark Macleod.

Mark Macleod Otter on back in water with its webbed front paws together holding a small eel-like creature which is also in its mouth. — For what we are about to receive: "An otter feeding from the River Tay in Perth city centre," says Mark Macleod.

"A view of Lochan Urr in Glen Etive," says Gwyneth Bell.

Gwyneth Bell Snow-capped hills, and green/brown trees, reflected in water. — "A view of Lochan Urr in Glen Etive," says Gwyneth Bell.

You shall nut pass: "I was taking photographs of a woodpecker when it was surprised by a squirrel carrying away a nut," says Chris Reekie. "The woodpecker appeared to be saying 'you shall not pass!'."

Chris Reekie Woodpecker with beak open and wings outstretched, on a thick branch, looking at an approaching red squirrel with a nut in its mouth. — You shall nut pass: "I was taking photographs of a woodpecker when it was surprised by a squirrel carrying away a nut," says Chris Reekie. "The woodpecker appeared to be saying 'you shall not pass!'."

Light winds: "Wintry sky, stormy waves and golden light at Rattray Head lighthouse," says Morag Cordiner.

Morag Cordiner White lighthouse on a grey base, in sea surrounded by waves, taken from grassy beach location. — Light winds: "Wintry sky, stormy waves and golden light at Rattray Head lighthouse," says Morag Cordiner.

Winging it: "I luckily caught this robin whilst feeding in my garden in Clola, Aberdeenshire," says Louise Robbie.

Louise Robbie Robin with a red breast, wings extended above head, feeding among white snow, with crumbs visible. — Winging it: "I luckily caught this robin whilst feeding in my garden in Clola, Aberdeenshire," says Louise Robbie.

Slingshot around the moon: "A day out at the Tay Reedbeds, the bearded reedlings were keeping a low profile, but I did see a plane fly around the moon," says Donald Milne.

Donald Milne Blue sky and plane trail making an arc around the moon. — Slingshot around the moon: "A day out at the Tay Reedbeds, the bearded reedlings were keeping a low profile, but I did see a plane fly around the moon," says Donald Milne.

"Out for a walk on the way to the beach in Arisaig when I caught sight of this heron high up in a pine tree keeping a beady eye on me," says Brian Colston. "Usually look out for them at the water edge so it was an unexpected sighting."

Brian Colston Heron - grey and white in colour with pink beak sitting - among green pine tree branches, looking to the side. — "Out for a walk on the way to the beach in Arisaig when I caught sight of this heron high up in a pine tree keeping a beady eye on me," says Brian Colston. "Usually look out for them at the water edge so it was an unexpected sighting."

Something old, something new: "An oil platform sails up the Tay, passing Broughty Castle - dating back to 1490 - with an interesting sky above," says Derek McRonald.

Derek McRonald Legs of an oil platform sailing up a river on a boat, with an old castle in the foreground. — Something old, something new: "An oil platform sails up the Tay, passing Broughty Castle - dating back to 1490 - with an interesting sky above," says Derek McRonald.

"I took this picture of a swan at Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch," says Derek Loughlin.

Derek Loughlin Swan with orange beak through an open car window. — "I took this picture of a swan at Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch," says Derek Loughlin.

Ruff guide: "This is Heidi the sweet border terrier having a walk on Portobello Beach," says TJ Roy of this Edinburgh shot. "Contemplating a good life."

TJ Roy Light brown border terrier next to footprints disappearing into the distance on a beach under a cloudy blue sky. — Ruff guide: "This is Heidi the sweet border terrier having a walk on Portobello Beach," says TJ Roy of this Edinburgh shot. "Contemplating a good life."

Feline the love: "The Stewarton knitters have been love-bombing the post boxes for Valentine's Day," says Ann Hunter.

Ann Hunter Knitted black and white cats with a red heart on top of a red post box. — Feline the love: "The Stewarton knitters have been love-bombing the post boxes for Valentine's Day," says Ann Hunter.

Red alert: "Squirrels at Cairngorms National Park," says Vivienne Miller.

Vivienne Miller Two squirrels on a tree stump in woodland, one at the side and one on the top. — Red alert: "Squirrels at Cairngorms National Park," says Vivienne Miller.

"Geese over Loch Lochy," says Donna Owens.

Donna Owens Pair of geese flying across a cloudy sky, with a glimpse of blue sky in the corner. — "Geese over Loch Lochy," says Donna Owens.

"I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to get a photo at sunset with the Buachaille Etive Mor during an overnight stay with my wife, Sina," says Paul McGroarty.

Paul McGroarty Stag with snow-topped hill in background and an orange sunset glow. — "I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to get a photo at sunset with the Buachaille Etive Mor during an overnight stay with my wife, Sina," says Paul McGroarty.

"Just wanted to share my photo of a winter sunset over Loch Leven on a very windy and chilly day," says Simon Neradny.

Simon Neradny Hillsides, some snow-capped, next to a loch, with evening sunlight, and a small glimpse of a winding road. — "Just wanted to share my photo of a winter sunset over Loch Leven on a very windy and chilly day," says Simon Neradny.

Stag night: "I took this at dusk," says Muriel Mackenzie in Uig, Lewis.

Muriel Mackenzie Silhouette of a stag on a hillside at dusk. — Stag night: "I took this at dusk," says Muriel Mackenzie in Uig, Lewis.

Set point: "I captured this sunset over the River Tay," says Helen Roger. "It was calm so the reflection was a delight to see."

Helen Roger Sunset of orange glow reflected in the River Tay. — Set point: "I captured this sunset over the River Tay," says Helen Roger. "It was calm so the reflection was a delight to see."

"Chanonry Point is an amazing spot to witness bottlenose dolphins and breathtaking sunsets," says Anouk Schurink. "While no fins appeared, I was rewarded with a golden sky. The coastal rowers, set against the backdrop of Kessock Bridge and surrounding rolling hills, made for a perfect subject of my photo."

Anouk Schurink Silhouette of a rowing boat with five people in it, and oars out to the side, with some water splashing, in early evening light, with land of different shades in the foreground and background. — "Chanonry Point is an amazing spot to witness bottlenose dolphins and breathtaking sunsets," says Anouk Schurink. "While no fins appeared, I was rewarded with a golden sky. The coastal rowers, set against the backdrop of Kessock Bridge and surrounding rolling hills, made for a perfect subject of my photo."

Red sky at night: The road home in Orkney under a sensational sky, as captured by Mervyn Rendall.

Mervyn Rendall Red and orange sunset sky, with a car in the distance, its red tail lights visible. — Red sky at night: The road home in Orkney under a sensational sky, as captured by Mervyn Rendall.

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