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Your pictures of Scotland: 3 - 10 January

A cold spell at Linlithgow Palace, photographed by Gordon Clark.

Gordon Clark A partially frozen lake by Linlithgow Palace with a blue sky, trees and winter sun. — A cold spell at Linlithgow Palace, photographed by Gordon Clark.

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Laura Kennedy snapped Loch Tarff, near Fort Augustus, as it was obscured by dense fog while she was heading back from a walk near the Falls of Foyers.

Laura Kennedy A lake is hidden by fog. A road emerges out of the fog with bare trees on each side. Hills are seen in the background and it's a cloudy day. — Laura Kennedy snapped Loch Tarff, near Fort Augustus, as it was obscured by dense fog while she was heading back from a walk near the Falls of Foyers.

"These ducks got a little too close for comfort at Monikie Country Park in Angus," said Liz Roger.

Liz Rodger Several ducks on frozen grass on the banks of a lake. — "These ducks got a little too close for comfort at Monikie Country Park in Angus," said Liz Roger.

Glasgow's Riverside Museum and the tall ship Glenlee. This picture was taken by Christine Montgomery through the new Govan-Partick bridge.

Christine Montgomery A view of Glasgow’s Riverside Museum and tall ship Glenlee on a sunny day, taken through the new Govan-Partick bridge. The River Clyde is still and there's a blue sky. — Glasgow's Riverside Museum and the tall ship Glenlee. This picture was taken by Christine Montgomery through the new Govan-Partick bridge.

Robin Gladstone, from Galashiels, said: "This warm glowing sunset on New Years day at St Monans in Fife was welcome after the recent stormy weather."

Robin Gladstone A sunset over the water. Waves lap the shore and a small village can be seen in the bay. — Robin Gladstone, from Galashiels, said: "This warm glowing sunset on New Years day at St Monans in Fife was welcome after the recent stormy weather."

Aurora borealis over Glenelg, captured by Trish Brewster.

Trish Brewster The pink and green lights of the Aurora borealis over the water at Glenelg. The hills make black shapes under the intense lights. — Aurora borealis over Glenelg, captured by Trish Brewster.

A family walk just after Christmas at Glenfinnan up past Corryhully bothy. Picture by Cath Stanley.

Cath Stanley Corryhully bothy, a stone house with two chimneys. A hill in the background is obscured by a light fog. — A family walk just after Christmas at Glenfinnan up past Corryhully bothy. Picture by Cath Stanley.

Steven Williamson's sunset view of Lochgoin Reservoir at Whitelees Windfarm near Glasgow.

Steven Williamson A snowy windfarm borders a reservoir as the sun sets. — Steven Williamson's sunset view of Lochgoin Reservoir at Whitelees Windfarm near Glasgow.

Hugo Gamba, from Tipperty, spotted sheep at the top of the Ythsie in Aberdeenshire.

Hugo Gamba Three sheep, two lying down, on snow-covered grass. Fields are in the distance. — Hugo Gamba, from Tipperty, spotted sheep at the top of the Ythsie in Aberdeenshire.

"Wonderful winter weather kayaking in the Cromarty Firth," said George Burgess.

George Burgess People in kayaks on the Cromarty Firth on a bright day with a blue sky. — "Wonderful winter weather kayaking in the Cromarty Firth," said George Burgess.

Duncan Alexander snapped this sunny scene of a fishing boat and lobster cages by the pier at St Andrews.

Duncan Alexander A blue and white fishing boat and multi-coloured lobster cages by the pier in St Andrews. — Duncan Alexander snapped this sunny scene of a fishing boat and lobster cages by the pier at St Andrews.

Icicles hang down into a frozen burn in Cairnsmore of Fleet, Galloway. Taken by Jana Bartschova.

Jana Bartschova Icicles hang down into a frozen burn with rocks in Cairnsmore of Fleet, Galloway — Icicles hang down into a frozen burn in Cairnsmore of Fleet, Galloway. Taken by Jana Bartschova.

Alöna Ro said: "This cute wee robin came to say hello near the Royal Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes station."

Alöna Ro A red-breasted robin perched on a show-covered evergreen tree. — Alöna Ro said: "This cute wee robin came to say hello near the Royal Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes station."

David MacKenzie snapped this beautiful sunshine scene at Loch Lomond after a cold water dip.

David MacKenzie Loch Lomond with tree branches dipping into it. The sun is shining on the water. — David MacKenzie snapped this beautiful sunshine scene at Loch Lomond after a cold water dip.

A view of Bass Rock from North Berwick Beach & Drift Cafe, taken by Clayer Currie.

Clayer Currie Bass Rock surrounded by water on a cloudy day. A lighthouse stands at the far right side of the rock. The water is calm. — A view of Bass Rock from North Berwick Beach & Drift Cafe, taken by Clayer Currie.

A freezing day on Lowther Hills, captured by Jeanette Malcolm.

Jeanette Malcolm Frozen grassy hills with a light fog and a bright burning sun in a blue sky. — A freezing day on Lowther Hills, captured by Jeanette Malcolm.

Jimmy Mason spotted a little red squirrel on an icy mound while he was on an early morning walk at Loch Leven nature reserve.

Jimmy Mason A red squirrel sits on an icy grass mound. — Jimmy Mason spotted a little red squirrel on an icy mound while he was on an early morning walk at Loch Leven nature reserve.

"The freezing fog has taken a liking to Dunblane golf club," said Jim Reavey.

Jim Reavey A light fog hangs over the rooftops and forest near Dunblane. — "The freezing fog has taken a liking to Dunblane golf club," said Jim Reavey.

Grant McLean took this picture while hiking on Buachaille Etive Beag, a mountain ridge that connects two munros.

Grant McLean A mountain ridge covered in snow with clouds and a blue sky — Grant McLean took this picture while hiking on Buachaille Etive Beag, a mountain ridge that connects two munros.

"Dougie the alpaca braving the cold in search of some carrots," said Heather Watson in Strathpeffer.

Heather Watson A white alpaca peers at the camera while standing in a snowy pen. — "Dougie the alpaca braving the cold in search of some carrots," said Heather Watson in Strathpeffer.

A stunning view of Stirling castle with the Wallace monument and Ochil hills in the background, taken by Kevin Hamill.

Kevin Hamill Stirling castle with the Wallace monument and snowy Ochil hills in the background. — A stunning view of Stirling castle with the Wallace monument and Ochil hills in the background, taken by Kevin Hamill.

Kyle Crawford saw two birds lock beaks at the walkway to Dumbarton Rock.

Kyle Crawford Two pigeons lock beaks at the walkway to Dumbarton Rock, snapped by Kyle Crawford. One is white and the other is grey and green. — Kyle Crawford saw two birds lock beaks at the walkway to Dumbarton Rock.

North Esk Reservoir in the Pentland Hills. Picture by Terry Callow.

Terry Callow North Esk Reservoir in the Pentland Hills. A blue reservoir surrounded by low snowy hills and a blue sky. A bridge stretches out to a little house at the other end of the reservoir. — North Esk Reservoir in the Pentland Hills. Picture by Terry Callow.

Patricia Critchley spotted a swan swimming alone on Corpach Loch by Ben Nevis.

Patricia Critchley A swan swims on Corpach Loch with a snow-capped Ben Nevis in the background. — Patricia Critchley spotted a swan swimming alone on Corpach Loch by Ben Nevis.

Duncan Hotchkiss visited the Three Brethren cairns outside Selkirk, with Eildon Hill visible in the background.

Duncan Hotchkiss The Three Brethren cairns, which consist on three tall mounds of stones, outside Selkirk, with Eildon Hill visible in the background. It's a snowy day with a blue sky. — Duncan Hotchkiss visited the Three Brethren cairns outside Selkirk, with Eildon Hill visible in the background.

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