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Your pictures of Scotland: 9 - 16 January

News imageEric Niven A winter landscape featuring a snow-covered valley, frosted trees, and a small cottage nestled near a dense forest.Eric Niven
Eric Niven from Dundee took this photo while on a walk in Dunkeld. "The snow can be a nuisance but also beautiful at times," he said.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 9 and 16 January.

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News imageBarry Pert A robin redbreast perched on a treeBarry Pert
Barry Pert from Falkirk sent in this photo of a robin taken near the River Carron in Bothkennar.

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News imageKim Bennett A misty park path illuminated by vintage street lamps, with bare trees arching overhead in the foggy twilight.Kim Bennett
"Freezing fog in Cupar made for a rather ethereal walk along the river after work," said Kim Bennett, who sent in this photo.
News imageMatt Earnshaw A locomotive crosses a snow-covered viaduct under a clear night sky, with rugged, white-capped mountains rising in the background. Matt Earnshaw
Polar Express: Matt Earnshaw was the driver of a snowplough train based in Fort William tasked with clearing the railways during last week's heavy snow. He made a "quick stop" in Glenfinnan to take this photo.
News imageClaire Currie Spider webs coated in frost stretch across rusted railings in front of an old stone church on a misty morning.Claire Currie
Frozen spiderwebs spotted by Claire Currie in Auchtermuchty.
News imageHelen Mcvey Snow falls over a historic monument in front of a Gothic-style building, as evening light casts a deep blue hue across the sky. Helen Mcvey
A snowy Royal Mile in Edinburgh photographed by Helen Mcvey.
News imageViktoria Wilson The sun rises over a frozen field with a frozen stretch of water down the middleViktoria Wilson
Viktoria Wilson snapped these frozen puddles near Loch Buidhe in the Highlands.
News imageGail Taylor The morning sun shines through frost-covered branches, casting long shadows across a snow-blanketed path.Gail Taylor
Gail Taylor captured the snow popping through the wintry trees while checking livestock around Haddo Estate in Methlick.
News imageDavid Auckland Dense fog blankets rolling across hills, with trees and a lone building barely visible.David Auckland
Somewhere in amongst the mist is Scotstarvit Tower in Cupar, photographed by David Auckland.
News imageLaura McLean The morning sun rises behind a cable-stayed bridge, casting reflections on calm water, with frost-covered grass in the foreground.Laura McLean
"A cold, crisp and unusually calm moment at the Firth of Forth" taken by Laura McLean.
News imageSteven Williamson Two hikers walk across a snow-dusted mountain trail as the sun rises over distant peaks, casting long shadows across the rugged terrain.Steven Williamson
Steven Williamson sent in this photo taken on a Munro in the Bridge of Orchy. It was -20C at the top, he said.
News imageAndrew Briggs A tranquil loch reflects snow-covered peaks under a soft purple and blue winter sky, with a bridge spanning the water in the distance.Andrew Briggs
Andrew Briggs took this photo while he was staying in Glencoe for a few days. It shows Loch Leven and the Ballachulish Bridge as the sun was setting. "I loved the pastel colours in the sky," he said.
News imageJemma Fernie A dog stands on the peak of a snow-covered hill under a clear blue sky, with another figure partially visible lower down the slope.Jemma Fernie
Jemma Fernie sent in this photo of one of her Collie dogs enjoying the snow.
News imageSuzanne McDowell A small robin perches on a stone seawall beneath blue railings, with the iconic red Forth Bridge spanning calm waters under a cloudy winter sky.Suzanne McDowell
Suzanne McDowell took this photo of a curious little Robin in South Queensferry.
News imageLorna Donaldson Four swans walk across the surface of a frozen lake, with a single bird standing further out near the centre, surrounded by muted winter tones.Lorna Donaldson
Swan Lake: Regular contributor Lorna Donaldson sent in this photo of some swans crossing frozen water in Causewayhead.
News imageMicah Campbell Bright green aurora borealis illuminates the night sky above a row of holiday homes and parked cars, casting a vivid glow across the horizon.Micah Campbell
Micah Campbell spotted the Northern Lights during a recent stay at Grannie's Heilan Hame caravan park. "The most exceptional place I have resided," they said.
News imageChris Slam Delicate snowflakes rest on a rough, icy surface, with a hand reaching in from the edge of the frame.Chris Slam
Some delicate snowflakes from Edinburgh's "dusting" of snow, photographed by Chris Slam.
News imageDavid Porter A red squirrel climbing down a tree trunkDavid Porter
David Porter took this photo of a cunning red squirrel enjoying the snow on the Alvie Estate in Inverness.
News imageDavid Fraser A softly lit lighthouse stands against a deep blue night sky, its beacon glowing brightly as the surrounding buildings fade into shadow.David Fraser
"Noss Head Lighthouse near Wick, Caithness, on a clear night, protecting mariners as it has done for the last 177 years," said David Fraser who sent in this photo.
News imageRory Ballantyne A downhill residential street lined with multi‑storey tenement buildings, with parked cars on both sides and light traffic visible in the distance. Rory Ballantyne
Rory Ballantyne took this photo on Gardner Street in Glasgow.
News imagePeter Xu A highland cow feeds from a metal hay ring, its face partially hidden by loose straw. Another cow stands in the foreground, with patches of snow and dry grass behind.Peter Xu
Messy eater: Peter Xu spotted this highland cow wearing his dinner on the Isle of Skye.
News imageRobyn Campbell A pink sunrise and grey clouds over shadowy buildings in the distance. A statue of a person on a horse is in the foreground.Robyn Campbell
Robyn Campbell caught a stunning sunrise over Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.
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