Your pictures of Scotland: 30 January - 6 February

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News image — Loreena Price from Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, enjoyed this stunning sunrise at Rattray Head.

Loreena Price A wide sandy beach at sunset, with soft pink and purple clouds streaking across the sky. A lone lighthouse stands in the distance on the left, reflected in the calm water. — Loreena Price from Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, enjoyed this stunning sunrise at Rattray Head.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 30 January and 6 February.

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Chris Curry A dramatic coastal headland at sunset, with golden light hitting rocky cliffs that extend into the sea, and a lighthouse visible at the far end of the peninsula. — Chris Curry from Aberfoyle captured this impressive image during a visit to Neist Point lighthouse on the Isle of Skye.

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Graham Christie A bright blue and orange Kingfisher perched on a moss‑covered wooden sign that reads ‘No Fishing,’ against a soft, blurred natural background. — Regular gallery contributor Graham Christie, from Helensburgh, snapped this shot of a rule-breaking Kingfisher near Ringford, Kirkcudbright.

Chris Reekie Waves crashing over a harbour wall in St Andrews under a dark sky. — "Dramatic scenes in St Andrews as the winds and high tide of the North Sea cause the water to batter the harbour walls," says Chris Reekie.

Cliff Hands A wide view of a snow‑dusted mountain range at sunrise, with soft pink and golden light illuminating a steep central peak and frosty rocks in the foreground. — Cliff Hands shared this peaceful image, taken in Glencoe.

Howard Russell Two wet otters sitting close together on a bed of seaweed by the water, one leaning affectionately against the other. — Howard Russell from the Black Isle spotted these two otters resting. "I've been watching these two young otters for some time now but recently they decided to have a nap right in front of me on the shore which was quite funny," he said. "They don't sleep long though as they have to keep fishing."

Jan Kuipers A calm, mirror‑like loch under heavy grey clouds, reflecting a lone tree standing on a small island and distant hills. — Jan Kuipers shared this atmospheric image, taken from the sailing club at Loch Venachar, Stirling.

Judith Shaw A calm, glassy lake reflecting a grey sky and distant low hills. A few weathered wooden posts and cross‑shaped markers rise from the water in the foreground. — Judith Shaw from Gartmore captured this image at Net Bay, Loch Lomond.

Tony Taylor A fox curled up and resting in a sheltered corner of a garden, nestled among bushes beside a paved patio. A tall vase with pink flowers and small garden ornaments sit nearby. — Tony Taylor from Troon, Ayrshire, spotted this sleepy visitor while enjoying breakfast in his garden.

Rachel McGlynn A close‑up, black‑and‑white image of thick, weathered ropes tied in complex knots between two wooden posts. — Rachel McGlynn from Paisley shared this moody image, taken on board the Waverley, docked at Gourock.

Annette McGuigan A large, bright full moon rises behind the silhouettes of bare tree branches at night. — Annette McGuigan captured this beautiful image during an overnight stay in Onich, Inverness-shire.

Mark Helmy A thatched, moss‑covered hut stands in a valley surrounded by tall, snow‑capped mountains under a cloudy sky. — Mark Helmy from Glasgow shared this image of the 'turf house' at Glencoe visitor centre.

Eric Niven A red squirrel standing on a tree trunk, looking to the right, with a tree in the background. — "I was out for a walk near Tayport in Fife when this red squirrel appeared at Morton Lochs helping to brighten up another rainy day," says Eric Niven.

Daniel White A tall lighthouse stands at the end of a pier as a massive wave crashes against it, sending water high into the air. — This awe-inspiring image of a stormy day at Aberdeen harbour was shared by Daniel White from East Kilbride.

David Griffiths A golden sunset illuminates a rocky shoreline, with a single tall wooden post silhouetted against the sky. — David Griffiths enjoyed a calm start to February at Newark Castle in Fife.

Victor Tregubov A view from inside a lighthouse lantern room, showing the curved glass Fresnel lenses and metal framework surrounding the central light. — Victor Tregubov from Glasgow took this image inside Kinnaird Head lighthouse in Fraserburgh.

Freya Todd A calm loch reflects a hazy sunrise as mist drifts above the water and low, dark hills rise in the background. — Ronnie Todd submitted this image, taken by his daughter Freya who is celebrating her 13th birthday this week. He said: "I'm hoping she keeps up the photography interest into her teenage years as I'm hopeless at it."

Anastasiia Diuval A dramatic sunset casts warm light over a rugged landscape with two distinct mountain peaks in the distance. — Anastasiia Diuval shared this beautiful image of the sunrise over Suilven and Canisp in Sutherland.

Aurora Craig Waves crash violently in a stormy sea, with a tall stone monument topped by a cross rising in the distance. — Aurora Craig, 13, seems to have a natural talent for photography, as she managed to capture this dramatic image on her first outing with her new camera at Sea Cliff beach, East Lothian.

Irene McCrystal Two white swans standing at the edge of a small body of water, surrounded by dry reeds and bare branches. Their reflections appear clearly in the still water below them. — Irene McCrystal spotted these two swans reflected in the water at Union Canal, Broxburn.

Paul Brodie A small child wearing a dark coat and bright pink hat crouches at the edge of a beach, touching the wet sand. The sea stretches out under a partly cloudy sky with sunlight breaking through in the distance. — Paul Brodie shared this image of his daughter Matilda enjoying the beautiful beach in Largs. "Matilda has autism and the beach and water always helps her to regulate and settle herself," he said.

Laurence Riley A close-up view of a puffin perched on grassy ground, showing its bright orange-and-black beak, white chest, and dark wings with a pale blue background of the sky and sea. — And finally, keen wildlife photographer Laurence Riley snapped this image of a puffin during a trip to the Isle of Mull.

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