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Your pictures of Scotland: 31 January-7 February

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John Cuthbert sent in this "stunning sunrise" at Dunskey Castle near Portpatrick.

John Cuthbert A bumpy path leads to a ruined castle on the Scottish coast with the sun peeping out above the horizon behind it. — John Cuthbert sent in this "stunning sunrise" at Dunskey Castle near Portpatrick.

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"Beautiful day in Ayr, peeking through the lovers' statue to the pavilion on the Low Green," says Rona Mcseveny.

Rona Mcseveny A view between two statues which look as if they are about to kiss reveals a broad expanse of grass and, in the distance a white building with several towers against a blue sky — "Beautiful day in Ayr, peeking through the lovers' statue to the pavilion on the Low Green," says Rona Mcseveny.

David Crawford sent in this "pheasant contemplating life and what to do next perhaps" at RSPB Scotland's Loch Lomond reserve.

David Crawford A brightly coloured pheasant viewed from the back looks off to the left — David Crawford sent in this "pheasant contemplating life and what to do next perhaps" at RSPB Scotland's Loch Lomond reserve.

Silhouettes at sunset in Aberlady, East Lothian from Vicky Alami.

Vicky Alami Two people look out across an expanse of water while standing on an old wooden pier. They are silhouetted against a pale orange sky at sunset. — Silhouettes at sunset in Aberlady, East Lothian from Vicky Alami.

"Here's a photo I took of the mildewed, mossy and heavily-frosted James Watt statue on Glasgow Green, in a little late winter sunshine," says Andrew Hunter. "Brings it to life nicely."

Andrew Hunter A statue of James Watt looks off into the distance with more than a hint of green on his stone surface due to moss and other coverage. In the background is a very brown-leafed hedge and some bare trees. — "Here's a photo I took of the mildewed, mossy and heavily-frosted James Watt statue on Glasgow Green, in a little late winter sunshine," says Andrew Hunter. "Brings it to life nicely."

"A winter's walk and passing the curve of trees following the farmer's ploughed field high up between Linlithgow and Bo'ness," says Billy Mitchell.

Billy Mitchell A curved line of trees on the left is mirrored by the furrows in a field next to it on a winter's day. — "A winter's walk and passing the curve of trees following the farmer's ploughed field high up between Linlithgow and Bo'ness," says Billy Mitchell.

"Here is a photo from the SCAA helicopter with pilot Pete, Laura and Suzi en route to Glenshee," says Suzi Watson.

Suzi Watson An aerial view of a road cutting through a valley between two snowy hillsides. — "Here is a photo from the SCAA helicopter with pilot Pete, Laura and Suzi en route to Glenshee," says Suzi Watson.

Stromness, Orkney, in the January sunshine from Duncan MacRae.

Duncan MacRae A view over the Orkney countryside with green fields and ploughed areas surrounding houses gathered round a bay with hills in the background and striking blue sky — Stromness, Orkney, in the January sunshine from Duncan MacRae.

Adrian Plumb was about 3000ft (1,000m) up in the Cairngorms when he came across mountain hares. "Such lovely shy creatures," he says.

Adrian Plumb A mountain hair looks straight into the camera on a snowy landscape — Adrian Plumb was about 3000ft (1,000m) up in the Cairngorms when he came across mountain hares. "Such lovely shy creatures," he says.

Julie Nelis submitted this image of the what she calls the "golden guardian", the dragon catching the last of the sunset rays at Irvine beach.

Julie Nelis A dragon statue on the top of a hill cuts a clear figure in the last sunlight of a cold but clear winter day — Julie Nelis submitted this image of the what she calls the "golden guardian", the dragon catching the last of the sunset rays at Irvine beach.

Elena Reid says "spring is in the air" after her walk along the banks of the River Nairn.

Elena Reid Yellow flowers spring up from a leafy landscape — Elena Reid says "spring is in the air" after her walk along the banks of the River Nairn.

"An unusual view of underneath the Tay Road Bridge, Dundee," says Liz Rodger.

Liz Rodger A black and white scene underneath a bridge with pillars and water lapping below — "An unusual view of underneath the Tay Road Bridge, Dundee," says Liz Rodger.

A winter view of Blackrock Cottage in Glen Coe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background from Graham Christie.

Graham Christie A small white cottage with a dark roof sits on frosty ground in front of a snow covered mountain peak — A winter view of Blackrock Cottage in Glen Coe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background from Graham Christie.

Sheila Mazur captured this raindrop on lichen on a morning dog walk in Formonthills Woods, Glenrothes.

Sheila Mazur A close up of a raindrop hanging from a little plant with the sun glowing — Sheila Mazur captured this raindrop on lichen on a morning dog walk in Formonthills Woods, Glenrothes.

"I took this picture of a fallen tree that had been cut to clear the path through Colinton Dell," says Alistair Murphy. "I thought the cut through the ivy vines that had grown around the tree trunk made it look quite unusual."

Alistair Murphy A chopped tree trunk on its side with branches surrounding it and ivy vines growing around it. — "I took this picture of a fallen tree that had been cut to clear the path through Colinton Dell," says Alistair Murphy. "I thought the cut through the ivy vines that had grown around the tree trunk made it look quite unusual."

A colourful car park at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow from Victor Tregubov.

Victor Tregubov A set of stairs and colourful doors across a number of storeys — A colourful car park at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow from Victor Tregubov.

"Wild seas on the shores of Pennan village," says Hazel Thomson.

Hazel Thomson Waves crash into a protective wall next to a row of houses — "Wild seas on the shores of Pennan village," says Hazel Thomson.

James McLeod took this misty photo on his morning walk with his dog at the Suspension Bridge in Dumfries.

James McLeod A set of lights strung across a bridge on a misty morning while the sky is still dark — James McLeod took this misty photo on his morning walk with his dog at the Suspension Bridge in Dumfries.

Adrian Trendall took this photo from a cave high in the Black Cuillin mountains where he spent the night.

Adrian Trendall A man in mountain climbing gear with a large backpack walks out of a cave into a snow-capped set of peaks — Adrian Trendall took this photo from a cave high in the Black Cuillin mountains where he spent the night.

Adele Carlin-Paterson enjoyed a "cuppa with a view" near Applecross on a recent trip round the North Coast 500.

Adele Carlin-Paterson A cup of tea in the foreground with a sprawl of grass and beach in front looking out to the sea under a cloudy sky — Adele Carlin-Paterson enjoyed a "cuppa with a view" near Applecross on a recent trip round the North Coast 500.

"Reed cutter making little impact on the huge area of reeds on the RSPB Tay reedbeds," says Colin Matheson.

Colin Matheson A reed cutting machine being driven through a huge area of reeds is viewed the the bare branches of some trees — "Reed cutter making little impact on the huge area of reeds on the RSPB Tay reedbeds," says Colin Matheson.

Pete Walls captured these amazing skies on "a lovely clear night in Edzell" with the Milky Way "showing itself off".

Pete Walls A starry night sky over Edzell Hill — Pete Walls captured these amazing skies on "a lovely clear night in Edzell" with the Milky Way "showing itself off".

"I was cycling up the Kilry to Glen Isla road when I stopped to enjoy the view looking towards Monega hill and the Glas Maol in Glen Isla," says Eric Niven.

Eric Niven A stunning view across the countryside of tree plantations and a pool of water looking out across a hilly range — "I was cycling up the Kilry to Glen Isla road when I stopped to enjoy the view looking towards Monega hill and the Glas Maol in Glen Isla," says Eric Niven.

"Thursday was a great sunny day to see the Buffalo Bill Statue in Dennistoun," says Brian McKenna.

Brian McKenna A statue of Buffalo Bill trying to stay on a bucking horse stands on a pedestal in front of some old stone tenement style buildings and a hedge under a blue, blue sky. — "Thursday was a great sunny day to see the Buffalo Bill Statue in Dennistoun," says Brian McKenna.

"Going for grayling on the River Tweed on a chilly morning near Innerleithen," says Robin Gladstone.

Robin Gladstone A loan fisherman with fishing rod in hand stands about knee deep in the River Tweed with a net behind him hoping to catch fish on a grey cold morning. — "Going for grayling on the River Tweed on a chilly morning near Innerleithen," says Robin Gladstone.

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