Your pictures of Scotland: 3 - 10 January

Image source, Gordon Clark

Image caption, A cold spell at Linlithgow Palace, photographed by Gordon Clark.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 3 and 10 January.

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Image source, Laura Kennedy

Image caption, Laura Kennedy snapped Loch Tarff, near Fort Augustus, as it was obscured by dense fog while she was heading back from a walk near the Falls of Foyers.

Image source, Liz Rodger

Image caption, "These ducks got a little too close for comfort at Monikie Country Park in Angus," said Liz Roger.

Image source, Christine Montgomery

Image caption, Glasgow's Riverside Museum and the tall ship Glenlee. This picture was taken by Christine Montgomery through the new Govan-Partick bridge.

Image source, Robin Gladstone

Image caption, Robin Gladstone, from Galashiels, said: "This warm glowing sunset on New Years day at St Monans in Fife was welcome after the recent stormy weather."

Image source, Trish Brewster

Image caption, Aurora borealis over Glenelg, captured by Trish Brewster.

Image source, Cath Stanley

Image caption, A family walk just after Christmas at Glenfinnan up past Corryhully bothy. Picture by Cath Stanley.

Image source, Steven Williamson

Image caption, Steven Williamson's sunset view of Lochgoin Reservoir at Whitelees Windfarm near Glasgow.

Image source, Hugo Gamba

Image caption, Hugo Gamba, from Tipperty, spotted sheep at the top of the Ythsie in Aberdeenshire.

Image source, George Burgess

Image caption, "Wonderful winter weather kayaking in the Cromarty Firth," said George Burgess.

Image source, Duncan Alexander

Image caption, Duncan Alexander snapped this sunny scene of a fishing boat and lobster cages by the pier at St Andrews.

Image source, Jana Bartschova

Image caption, Icicles hang down into a frozen burn in Cairnsmore of Fleet, Galloway. Taken by Jana Bartschova.

Image source, Alöna Ro

Image caption, Alöna Ro said: "This cute wee robin came to say hello near the Royal Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes station."

Image source, David MacKenzie

Image caption, David MacKenzie snapped this beautiful sunshine scene at Loch Lomond after a cold water dip.

Image source, Clayer Currie

Image caption, A view of Bass Rock from North Berwick Beach & Drift Cafe, taken by Clayer Currie.

Image source, Jeanette Malcolm

Image caption, A freezing day on Lowther Hills, captured by Jeanette Malcolm.

Image source, Jimmy Mason

Image caption, Jimmy Mason spotted a little red squirrel on an icy mound while he was on an early morning walk at Loch Leven nature reserve.

Image source, Jim Reavey

Image caption, "The freezing fog has taken a liking to Dunblane golf club," said Jim Reavey.

Image source, Grant McLean

Image caption, Grant McLean took this picture while hiking on Buachaille Etive Beag, a mountain ridge that connects two munros.

Image source, Heather Watson

Image caption, "Dougie the alpaca braving the cold in search of some carrots," said Heather Watson in Strathpeffer.

Image source, Kevin Hamill

Image caption, A stunning view of Stirling castle with the Wallace monument and Ochil hills in the background, taken by Kevin Hamill.

Image source, Kyle Crawford

Image caption, Kyle Crawford saw two birds lock beaks at the walkway to Dumbarton Rock.

Image source, Terry Callow

Image caption, North Esk Reservoir in the Pentland Hills. Picture by Terry Callow.

Image source, Patricia Critchley

Image caption, Patricia Critchley spotted a swan swimming alone on Corpach Loch by Ben Nevis.

Image source, Duncan Hotchkiss

Image caption, Duncan Hotchkiss visited the Three Brethren cairns outside Selkirk, with Eildon Hill visible in the background.

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