Your pictures of Scotland: 6 - 13 March

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News image — William Hodgson spotted this Merlin cleaning its claws near Stronsay in Orkney, but maybe he is giving us a wave.

William Hodgson A small brown bird of prey perched on a wooden post, lifting one talon against a blue sky — William Hodgson spotted this Merlin cleaning its claws near Stronsay in Orkney, but maybe he is giving us a wave.

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

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Cammy Hobbett A silhouetted dog scratching at the sand on a beach at sunset, with long shadows and streaked clouds in the sky. — Cammy Hobbett sent in this photo of "best pal" Bella the Alsatian, taken while on a walk at Petticur Beach.

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Shona Kirby A misty lakeside scene at dawn, with low fog drifting over the water and silhouetted trees rising along the shore. — A misty morning at the Knapps Loch in Kilmacolm sent in by Shona Kirby.

Frazer Grant A wide river or estuary at sunset, with smooth water reflecting pink and orange clouds and a sandy shoreline curving along the right side. — Frazer Grant sent in this photo of a stunning sky over the Moray Firth, taken from Bunchrew.

Roseanna Mitchell A small pink house sits beside a wide lake surrounded by rolling hills and dark pine forests under an overcast sky. — A Your pictures favourite, the Pink House at Loch Glass sent in by Roseanna Mitchell.

Janice Mitchell Golden sunlight reflecting on gentle ocean waves near the shore, with dark rocks silhouetted in the background at sunset. — The sun beating down on the morning waves snapped by Janice Mitchell, who took this photo during an early morning walk on her 40th birthday.

Andrew Briggs Large waves crash dramatically against dark, jagged coastal rocks under a stormy, grey sky. — Angry waves crashing against the rocks at Dalbeg Beach on the Isle of Lewis, photographed by Andrew Briggs.

Alison Cameron A tattered blue-and-white Saltire flag flutters on a wooden post overlooking a long, sandy beach and calm sea under a clear sky. — Alison Cameron sent in this photo from St Cyrus Beach in Aberdeenshire. She said it was nice to see the saltire flying on the day of a "historic" win for Scotland in the Six Nations.

Elaine Malone Close-up of tiny moss stalks topped with dew droplets, rising from a soft green patch against a blurred natural background. — Elaine Malone was wandering through Peebles when these water droplets caught her eye.

Richard Castro A snowy mountain landscape reflected in the mirrored ski goggles of a person wearing a helmet, showing several people sitting on the snow with wide views of peaks and sky. — While we have started to defrost down at ground level, the snow is very much still about in the Cairngorms as shown by Richard Castro - who used this skier's goggles to take a photo.

Megan McCabe A seal resting on a seaweed‑covered rock in calm water, with a large bridge structure blurred in the background. — A seal enjoying the morning rays at Dalgety Bay sent in by Megan McCabe.

Aaren Dannoch A dark stone tunnel with a rough arched ceiling opens onto a bright view of the sea through a jagged, irregular window in the far wall. — Inside the Whig's vault, an underground dungeon within Dunnottar Castle, sent in by Aaren Dannoch.

Ian Niven Two grey geese flying one behind the other with wings spread, set against a soft sky and blurred treeline background — Ian Niven, from Hamilton, spotted a pair of Greylag Geese flying over the loch at Strathclyde Park.

Moira MacKintosh A silhouetted seabird standing on a reflective beach at sunset, with golden light shining across wet sand and gentle waves under an orange sky. — There seems to be an unintentional bird theme this week. Moira MacKintosh said this seagull was "keen to be the star of the show" as she took photos of the sunset at Nairn Beach.

Hazel Hood A group of sheep standing in tall, golden grass under a dramatic cloudy sky, with bright sunlight breaking through above them. — "The sun breaking through the morning on the hill in Glen Clova whilst feeding Blackface gimmers," said Hazel Hood who sent in this photo.

Victor Tregubov A small white boat sits still on calm, reflective water in soft evening light, with faint hills forming a dark backdrop. — Sunrise over Loch Lomond photographed by Victor Tregubov.

Lee Shirreffs A lighthouse in silhouette stands directly in front of the rising or setting sun, creating a glowing halo around its tower above the sea. — Lee Shirreffs sent in this photo of the sunrising over a lighthouse at Aberdeen Beach front, taken by 15-year-old Mason Jack Shirreffs.

Sandy McGrattan The rusted remains of a shipwreck lean in calm, glassy water at sunset, with soft pink and orange light reflecting across the scene. — "The shipwrecked Clyde puffer SS Kaffir, which ran aground in 1974 and lies off the beach at Newton on Ayr, just north of Ayr Harbour," said Sandy McGrattan from Newton Mearns.

Robert Dailey A field of purple and white crocuses blooming beneath tall, leafless trees on a bright day, with a stone building partly visible on the left. — Robert Dailey, who sent in this photo, said: "The sun was out at the weekend and a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh showed the flowers beginning to bloom."

Janina Dolny A cathedral interior filled with vivid, multi-coloured light projections, creating swirling patterns across the domed ceiling and ornate architecture. — Janina Dolny visited an immersive light show at the McEwan Hall in Edinburgh, she said it "has has the effect of being inside a kaleidoscope".

Rhona Bignell A small dog jumps across a narrow stream beside a grassy bank, with a wooden footbridge and reeds in the background. — A big leap: 11-year-old Cavalier Betsy jumping over the water in Crossford, photographed by owner Rhona Bignell.

Nicola Orr A white metal footbridge extends over shallow water toward a wide, sandy beach under a bright blue sky. — A stunning blue sky Sunday morning at Belhaven Beach near Dunbar, sent in by Nicola Orr.

Matthew Boyle Steep sea cliffs extend toward a distant lighthouse at sunset, with waves crashing below and soft, pink light in the sky. — Matthew Boyle from East Kilbride took this photo on a visit to the Isle of Skye. He said: "After a miserable day it started to brighten up and as the sun set near Neist Point the sky lit up."

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