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In pictures: Scotland's winter sunsets and sunrises

13 December 2021

The sun setting at Redpoint looking across to Skye was captured by Jill Johnston.

Jill Johnston Skye — The sun setting at Redpoint looking across to Skye was captured by Jill Johnston.

The skies across Scotland have produced some dramatic colours in recent days as we head deeper into winter.

The shortening days have seen BBC Scotland news website readers capture a large number of sunrises and sunsets.

The astronomical winter does not begin until 21 December this year but meteorological winter started nearly two weeks ago.

It has already seen some striking skylines across the country and here is a selection of those you have sent in.

Dominika Madejska sent in this spectacular vista.

Dominika Madejska Sunrise — Dominika Madejska sent in this spectacular vista.

"Santa watches the sun rise over Loch Fyne from his vantage point in my garden in Lochgair," says Allan Redpath.

Allan Redpath Santa — "Santa watches the sun rise over Loch Fyne from his vantage point in my garden in Lochgair," says Allan Redpath.

Mark Irvine spotted this colourful sky over Stonehaven Harbour on Saturday.

Mark Irvine Stonehaven — Mark Irvine spotted this colourful sky over Stonehaven Harbour on Saturday.

A winter sunset at Culross Pier from Niall Fraser.

Niall Fraser Culross — A winter sunset at Culross Pier from Niall Fraser.

This sunset at Dalbeattie was submitted by Margaret Poynor-Clark.

Margaret Poynor-Clark Dalbeattie — This sunset at Dalbeattie was submitted by Margaret Poynor-Clark.

A "lovely red sky, as viewed from the kitchen window" in Cardross and caught on camera by Saira Anwar.

Saira Anwar Red sky — A "lovely red sky, as viewed from the kitchen window" in Cardross and caught on camera by Saira Anwar.

"I took this photo of Grangemouth refinery, while I was waiting for the Longannet chimney to be demolished," says John Bell.

John Bell Grangemouth — "I took this photo of Grangemouth refinery, while I was waiting for the Longannet chimney to be demolished," says John Bell.

"Snapped this beautiful sunrise this week in Dalgety Bay," says Louise Vickers.

Louise Vickers Dalgety Bay — "Snapped this beautiful sunrise this week in Dalgety Bay," says Louise Vickers.

A "freezing morning with a frosty beach" at the West Sands, St Andrews from Rebecca Cornwell.

Rebecca Cornwell St Andrews — A "freezing morning with a frosty beach" at the West Sands, St Andrews from Rebecca Cornwell.

"On Arbroath beach, at sunrise with my spaniel," says Tony Flynn.

Tony Flynn Arbroath — "On Arbroath beach, at sunrise with my spaniel," says Tony Flynn.

A "stunning sunrise" at Montrose Harbour taken by Molly Stark.

MOlly Stark Montrose — A "stunning sunrise" at Montrose Harbour taken by Molly Stark.

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