Your pictures of Scotland: 27 February - 6 March

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News image — Robin Gladstone from Galashiels shared this image, taken on Portobello beach, Edinburgh.

Robin Gladstone A black‑and‑white scene showing a long wooden pier stretching diagonally into calm, misty water. The sky is cloudy and blurred, and a single navigation marker stands alone in the distance. — Robin Gladstone from Galashiels shared this image, taken on Portobello beach, Edinburgh.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 27 February and 6 March.

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Jack Murray-Bird A kingfisher with bright blue and orange plumage perched on a narrow branch. The background is softly blurred with green and brown tones. — Jack Murray-Bird spotted this Kingfisher hiding in the trees at Figgate park in Edinburgh.

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Chris Hutchison A solitary bat is captured mid‑flight with wings spread wide against a clear blue sky. — Chris Hutchison spotted a bat flying solo in Motherwell.

David Strachan A still lake perfectly reflecting the surrounding mountains, clouds, and sky. A leafless tree stands on the left edge of the frame beside the water. — David Strachan snapped this calm image at Loch Venachar, Stirling.

Linda Bolt A long-haired dog wearing a harness stands on a big rock above a broad valley, with scattered snow on the ground and mountain peaks stretching into the distance under a bright blue sky. — Linda Bolt from St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire, shared this photo of her 14-year-old Shetland sheepdog Charlie on "his rock" at Glen Esk, Angus. She said: "Charlie loves his adventures to Glen Esk, our Happy Place."

Nigel Heath A cow stands over a just-born calf, gently licking its head. The calf lies on thick straw bedding, still wet and curled up, with barn walls and equipment visible in the background. — Nigel Heath from East Kilbride was lucky to capture this new born calf in Westray, Orkney. "It is minutes old - pictured with its proud mother," he said.

Andrew McIntosh The full Moon appears centred in the frame, with its surface features—craters and grey lunar maria—clearly visible against a stark black background. — Andrew McIntosh shared this image taken from his front garden in Ratho, Edinburgh. He said: "It was a rare clear evening at this time of year and I couldn't resist setting up the camera."

Rosie McGeachan Two brightly coloured lion dance costumes—one white with red accents and one yellow—are raised on platforms during a street performance, with long red banners hanging from each. A crowd lines the street watching the display. — Rosie McGeachan enjoyed Chinese New Year celebrations in Glasgow city centre.

Julie Kornhammer A field filled with purple crocus flowers in early bloom, with an old stone bridge featuring several arches in the background and a few buildings and leafless trees behind it. — Julie Kornhammer spotted a beautiful spread of purple crocuses in bloom at Nungate bridge in Haddington.

Andrew Briggs A grey heron stands in shallow blue water near dark, rocky shoreline vegetation, facing to the right with its long legs partially submerged. — Andrew Briggs enjoyed a sightseeing trip to Harris and Lewis. He said: "I'd actually gone looking for eagles, but had no joy. This however made it worthwhile."

Victor Tregubov A small island sits in a mist-covered lake, holding a leafless tree and a tiny white hut. Both the tree and hut are reflected faintly in the still water. — Regular contributor Victor Tregubov shared this image of the Wee Hoose on Loch Shin, Lairg.

Karyn Don A white swan rises from the water with wings fully outstretched, surrounded by other swans swimming on a sunlit lake. — Karyn Don from Bishopton spotted this animated swan in Barshaw Park, Paisley.

Emma Legge Dozens of black birds perch on a line of wooden fence posts in a grassy coastal field, with the sea and several distant ships visible on the horizon. — Emma Legge captured this "crow corner" during a walk near Musselburgh

Lynn Clydesdale A shaggy highland cow with long curved horns stands beside large rocks in a frosty field, with tall hills rising behind it under a cloudy sky. — Lynn Clydesdale submitted this image, taken by her cousin Doreen while on holiday in Glencoe.

Sophie Blanchard A vivid sunset casts orange and pink reflections across a calm body of water, with a town skyline— including tall chimneys and a central tower— silhouetted against the sky. — Sophie Blanchard shared this shot of the first Spring sunrise in Kirkwall.

Elaine Morrison A wide grassy park on a sunny day, with two people sitting on a black bench facing away from the camera. In the distance stands an ornate bandstand and a large body of water. Daffodils bloom near the bench, and the sky is clear and bright. — Elaine Morrison snapped this image of her parents enjoying the view of the bandstand at Magdalen Green in Dundee.

Graham Christie A broad valley surrounded by steep, golden‑brown mountains. A river runs along the left side, and grassy land stretches to the right. The sky is partly cloudy with sunlight casting warm tones across the scene. — Graham Christie captured the view overlooking Loch Achtriochtan, near Glencoe.

William Warnock A person on a snowboard performing a jump over a wooden snow fence on a snowy slope. The sky above is bright with scattered clouds, and the hillside is partially covered in snow. — William Warnock shared this action shot from a snowboarding session in the Cairngorms. He said: "So far this year is on track to be the best snow season for a several years. Who needs to go abroad when you can snowboard right here in Scotland."

Glenys Norquay A close, detailed view of a toad with textured, bumpy skin. The toad is lit from the side, creating warm highlights against a dark background. — Glenys Norquay joined a "toad patrol" in Edinburgh. She said: "It's toad migration season, when toads leave their winter homes and try to get back to their ancestral ponds for breeding. Toad patrol volunteers from the Lothian Amphibian & Reptile Group help them safely navigate some of the dangerous obstacles - busy roads, high kerbs, drains - in their way."

John McGowan & Alison Cunningham A row of deer standing in silhouette along the top of a ridge under a clear blue sky. The ground is covered in short brown vegetation, and the animals are evenly spaced across the horizon. — John McGowan and Alison Cunningham spotted this line of stags on a hilltop in Strathvaich in the Highlands.

Walter Baxter A sheep lying on green grass with a small lamb curled up closely beside it. The sheep has a red marking on its wool. The background shows more grassy pasture in bright daylight. — Walter Baxter captured a ewe and her lamb enjoying the sunshine in Lamberton in the Scottish Borders.

Monica Riden A flock of dark‑feathered geese flying across the sky in a loose formation. The birds have outstretched wings and are set against a backdrop of soft clouds. — Monica Riden photographed geese flying in formation at Wig Bay, Stranraer after spending the winter on the shores of Loch Ryan.

Caroline McCabe A small robin with open wings and an orange breast descending toward an outstretched hand holding food. The background is filled with branches and soft natural light. — Caroline McCabe shared this image, taken by her husband Kevin, while she fed a robin at the River Almond in Perth.

Isla Anderson A brown hen walking through a grassy field dotted with purple crocus flowers. A fence and trees stand in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky. — And Isla Anderson photographed one of her hens investigating the crocuses in Foveran, Aberdeenshire.

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