Your pictures of Scotland: 6 - 13 February

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News image — A short-eared owl, photographed in North Uist, by Paul Shaw

Paul Shaw A short-eared owl in flight, low over grassland. — A short-eared owl, photographed in North Uist, by Paul Shaw

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 6 and 13 February.

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Fiona Morrill Snow-covered hills in the distance, with water and trees in the foreground. — "I took this photo of beautiful snowy Ben More Assynt when my husband Ken and I were out for a walk at Shinness near Lairg," says Fiona Morrill.

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Iain Kelman Waves crashing against the coast, viewed through an old grass-covered stone window arch. — Window of opportunity: This nicely-framed coastal shot from Iain Kelman is at Crawton in Aberdeenshire.

Beth Vipond Two border collies in the snow. One watches while the other tries to catch a snowball. — Beth Vipond said: "Dougie looks on at his brother Rùm who is enjoying a mouthful of snow, whilst clearing some drains up in Coire Lan, Isle of Arran."

Colin Cowie A kayak and oar on a jetty in front of a loch, with snow-covered hills in the distance, reflected in the water. — "I was going for a paddle on Loch Torridon and the weather was starting to cloud over so I grabbed this shot before launching," says Colin Cowie, of Buckie. "Sun behind me so couldn't really see what I was taking."

Louise West A brown and white mountain hare, crouched down on white snow. — "A mountain hare in the mountains up near Tomatin," says Louise West.

John Dewar A black and white image of a man walking along a mountain, with the summit to the right — John Dewar said: "I took this photo of my son Andy as we headed up the north ridge of Meall Corranaich. The summit is on the right."

Lorna Donaldson A distant Stirling Castle visible beyond bare winter trees. — "Distant Stirling Castle visible beyond bare winter trees," says Lorna Donaldson.

Jack Murray-Bird A peregrine falcon sitting on a ledge of a building. — "I took a brief trip to Glasgow and spotted Bonnie, the resident peregrine falcon of the City Chambers, getting up early for a hunt," says Jack Murray-Bird of Edinburgh.

Allan Redpath A red squirrel next to a nut feeder, the squirrel is looking in the direction of the camera. — Caught red-handed: "A cheeky chappie," says Allan Redpath. "Taken in my garden in Lochgair - a rather guilty look."

Pat Christie A white lighthouse at a harbour entrance, with a seagull flying overhead, under a cloudy blue sky. — Harbour master: "A serene Newhaven under moody skies," says Pat Christie.

Nigel Heath A large seal in a rounded position with its eyes closed and what looks like a smile on its face. — "Not often you see a haggis these days," says Nigel Heath in Orkney. "A rare sight down at the water in Westray."

Libby Lyle A climber sitting on a hillside, with a rainbow photographed which looks as if it is arching from her body. — Shot of gold: "This photo was taken from coming off The Saddle in Kintail," says Libby Lyle. "My friend Debbie is taking a rest to enjoy the spectacular rainbow, but as I am higher up on the mountain I capture a moment as the rainbow shifts it appears to project from her. The colours seem to match her clothing, it was just so surreal."

Elena Reid A Highland Cow with its tongue out, and trees in the background. — "A cheeky-looking Highland Cow I saw during my walk in Nairn," says Elena Reid. "Hope you like it."

Robert Davidson The Cnoc Fyrish arched stone monument which is a mock ruin, called a folly, with water and hills in the distance under a cloudy sky. — "My first trip up Cnoc Fyrish in 2026," says Robert Davidson. "No sign yet of increased footfall or erosion after its appearance on The Traitors."

Holly Elson Standing stones in Orkney with halo of light overheard, and sea and land in the distance, under a cloudy blue sky. — "A beautiful halo over the Stenness Stones," says Holly Elson in Orkney.

RIP Dornan A dark Edinburgh street view, with red traffic lights reflected on the cobbled street and pavement, and a cathedral silhouette in the distance. — "I took this looking down Melville Street towards St Mary's Cathedral," says RIP Dornan in Edinburgh.

Aileen Gillies A blue and orange kingfisher bird standing on a branch with a blurred background. — "Beautiful Isle of Seil Kingfisher at Balvicar," says Aileen Gillies.

Ken Lawton Bright installations at the Spectra light festival in Aberdeen, flower-shaped lights in orange, blue, pink and green. — Light entertainment: "Aberdeen Spectra delivered again and rewarded the hardy souls who braved the weather," says Ken Lawton.

Debbie Johnston A Tawny owl looking at a camera in the dark, standing on moss-covered rock. — Turning heads: "I have a lovely little spot in my local woods where I photograph wildlife by day and by night," says Debbie Johnston. "A pair of beautiful Tawny owls visit regularly."

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