Your pictures of Scotland 5 - 12 February
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A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 5 and 12 February.
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Striking a pose in the snow at the National Monument of Scotland in Edinburgh. David Reilly captured the scene while on an early-morning walk on Calton Hill.
Nairn harbour frozen over following days of low temperatures in a picture from Scott Innes.
Blizzard conditions during Jacqueline Lewis' daily walk through Burntisland Links.
Lukas Pazio, from Portlethen, took this atmospheric shot of Mither Tap, a summit on Bennachie in Aberdeenshire.
Sam Williamson was on a walk with fiancée Emma in Glasgow when this image was taken. Sam said: "The bright lights that shine onto the university made the whole scene really dramatic."
A snowy dog walk at Cairn o' Mount in a picture from Philip Lawson.
A wintry scene in Inverarity in a photo submitted by Lyndsey Clyne.
Dean Village in the snow in a picture taken by Alan Bain.
Roy Henderson said of his image: "I took this photo from my house in Falkirk, looking across the Forth Valley towards The Ochil Hills."
The boat Donna Rose in a frozen-over Voe harbour in Shetland in John Rollo's photograph.
A determined postie delivering to Monzie Farm in rural Perthshire. Ian Biggs, who took the image, said: "It is at quite an elevation so always gets snow in copious amounts."
Ron Cumming's photograph of a man walking up Morningside Road in Edinburgh.
"Majestic snowy scenes in Fintry, Stirlingshire," said Jess Rogers of her image.
Sheep in a snowy Kingdom of Fife, in a snap taken by Roderick Low.
Steven Thom said he managed to capture a fantastic view of the Salisbury Crags between snowstorms in Edinburgh.
"A picture of winter finally arriving in Fochabers this week," said Adrian Jackson of his image.
Carly Brodie photo of the sun setting over Scapa Flow in Orkney.
Hillary Sillitto explaining his photograph: "In a brief break from helping our daughter with childcare, we went for a walk at Torry Point in Aberdeen, and after three days of steady and strong east winds the sea was pretty exciting."
Karen Campbell said little can stop her American daughter-in-law Sav Aiello from practising her yoga moves - not even the cold Scottish weather in Glasgow.
Explaining his image, Simon Halliwell said: "After having watched ice bubbles being blown on this season’s Winterwatch and overnight temperatures of -12C in the Howe of Fife, my wife and son had a go at blowing these and were truly amazed by the results."
Nature's ice bubbles in Glen Rosa near Brodick in Isobel Macdonald's photo.
Lots of people have been creative in the snow, including in Aboyne where Colin Munro took this image of snow people "just chilling out and admiring the wintery scene from the bridge over the Dee".
Neil Hebden, from Newtonhill, said these poor snowmen looked like they were waiting for their clothes to dry.
A snow boat in Ballater in Andrew Thompson's picture.
Zara Shepherd's brother Rory and his friends built this igloo in Fife. Zara said: "The kids hid in it. Best snow day."
An impressive snowman in Leven. Lynda Colston submitted this photo.
Gloria Conti and her daughter Clarissa took advantage of the last hour of daylight on a cold day to make a snow puppy in Dollar Park, Falkirk.
Marilyn Riddle and her daughter made this snow shark in the Scottish Borders
Kieran sent in this picture, saying: "Here’s a snap of Elana’s teddy bears in her Aberdeenshire igloo."
Alexzander McBeath said his wife Kirsty and their kids - Milly and Struan - worked really hard in the snow to complete this igloo.
Annette Graham captioned her picture: "Bird spotting in the West End of Glasgow.
The long wintry spell has been tough for wildlife. Veronica Young photographed this wee wren in a snowy Moray.
Anne Palmer, from Perth, said of her picture: "I saw this beautiful male stonechat whilst out walking. Thrilled, I’d never seen one before. Hope you like him."
Up close and personal with this robin in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline. Picture sent in by Bob Smart.
Claire Menzies loves this picture of her daughter Ellie and a friendly robin she encountered while enjoying some much-needed time away from schoolwork. Claire said: "Great to see a smiley face during these difficult times."
Dave Stewart, from Leith, snapped this kingfisher. Dave said: "On my dawn walk along the river I heard her diving, so waited until it was a bit lighter. She fished well from both sides."
Sledging at Cupar in a photo sent in by Helen Bishop.
Sledging at Nairn East Beach in Joanna Surtees' chilly seaside scene.
Sledging as the sun goes down on Archie McMillan's grandad's farm near Traquair in the Scottish Borders. Archie's dad Stewart took the picture.
Craig Thomson took this image of his partner and their son wearily tramping home after an afternoon sledging at Dunbar. Craig said: "In the background, the setting sun reflects on the water of Belhaven Bay and you can just make out the silhouette of Traprain Law where the sun is framed by the tree."
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