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Sarah King’s cat took the perfect moment to walk into view as she captured the Northern Lights over Portlethen in Aberdeenshire

Sarah King A cat walks across a rocky wall with the green glow of the Northern Lights shining in the sky above it — Sarah King’s cat took the perfect moment to walk into view as she captured the Northern Lights over Portlethen in Aberdeenshire

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Chris Playle was holidaying in Scotland when he noticed this stunning contrast between the sky and an abandoned boat just outside Salen on the Isle of Mull

Chris Playle A shipwrecked boat, with a sky of blues, pinks and purples above it — Chris Playle was holidaying in Scotland when he noticed this stunning contrast between the sky and an abandoned boat just outside Salen on the Isle of Mull

These peacocks were spotted by Lee Montgomery strutting around Dunfermline – where they enjoy the Freedom of the City

Lee Montgomery Three peacocks - one with an aquamarine colour, the others brown and white - walking along a city street — These peacocks were spotted by Lee Montgomery strutting around Dunfermline – where they enjoy the Freedom of the City

Allan Macdonald was impressed by the view of the Fyrish monument, on Novar Estate in Evanton, as the sun broke through

Allan Macdonald A stone monument, including a central arch shape, on a sunny hillside — Allan Macdonald was impressed by the view of the Fyrish monument, on Novar Estate in Evanton, as the sun broke through

Dean McCabe saw stormy skies over Dundee while out for a walk

Dean McCabe Dark clouds gathered over a bridge with the sea underneath it — Dean McCabe saw stormy skies over Dundee while out for a walk

Derek Skinner was not disappointed by his first trip to The Hermitage in Dunkeld, due to the autumn colours on show

Derek Skinner A forest area, with large trees covered in greens and oranges. A river runs through it below. — Derek Skinner was not disappointed by his first trip to The Hermitage in Dunkeld, due to the autumn colours on show

Hope Verth was out for an early morning run in Uphall when she spotted webs on traffic lights in time for Halloween

Hope Verth Traffic lights on a foggy morning. They are showing red lights while fake cobwebs cover them — Hope Verth was out for an early morning run in Uphall when she spotted webs on traffic lights in time for Halloween

A family of three otters enjoyed a cuddle while hunting for fish on the Black Isle, in this picture by Howard Russell

Howard Russell Three otters cuddled up together — A family of three otters enjoyed a cuddle while hunting for fish on the Black Isle, in this picture by Howard Russell

Alison JC Brown caught this beautiful landscape at Maxwell Park pond in Pollokshields, Glasgow, where a dense bank of clouds resembled a snowy mountain

Alison JC Brown A pond, lined by trees, with a dense bank of clouds above it - the clouds are so dense they resemble a mountain — Alison JC Brown caught this beautiful landscape at Maxwell Park pond in Pollokshields, Glasgow, where a dense bank of clouds resembled a snowy mountain

Patricia Taylor took this picture of boats on a sunny day at Musselburgh Harbour

Patricia Taylor Six boats lined up next to each other in a harbour, on a sunny day with blue skies above them. — Patricia Taylor took this picture of boats on a sunny day at Musselburgh Harbour

Elizabeth Hannah took advantage of the sunshine on an autumn day to head to the beach at Golspie for the day

Elizabeth Hannah A sandy beach, in front of blue sea, on a sunny day — Elizabeth Hannah took advantage of the sunshine on an autumn day to head to the beach at Golspie for the day

Duncan MacPhail said he felt he’d earned a beer and a pizza at the end of this night time mountain bike night ride past Loganlea Reservoir south of Edinburgh

Duncan MacPhail A bike with a light shining ahead o it. It is illuminating a path next to a reservoir on a dark night. — Duncan MacPhail said he felt he’d earned a beer and a pizza at the end of this night time mountain bike night ride past Loganlea Reservoir south of Edinburgh

Amanda Bell was visiting the Isle of Harris when she spotted this rainbow

Amanda Bell A rainbow shining over grass and hills — Amanda Bell was visiting the Isle of Harris when she spotted this rainbow

The Northern lights shone so strongly at the Creagh Riabhach Wind Farm, near Altnaharra, that even the ground looked green, according to Jamie Vince.

Jamie Vince The Northern lights cast green and purple light over windmills and trees — The Northern lights shone so strongly at the Creagh Riabhach Wind Farm, near Altnaharra, that even the ground looked green, according to Jamie Vince.

Pete Walls saw the sun rising in Monikie Country Park in Angus, just as the morning mist dissipated

Pete Walls Morning sun shining over a country park on a misty morning — Pete Walls saw the sun rising in Monikie Country Park in Angus, just as the morning mist dissipated

Sahil Khurana was visiting Scotland from New York with his wife Pooja when he took this picture of Lairg in Scottish Highlands

Sahil Khurana A lone house, isolated in the wilderness by the coast — Sahil Khurana was visiting Scotland from New York with his wife Pooja when he took this picture of Lairg in Scottish Highlands

Marleen Auckland took this picture of a star-gazer hoping to see a comet above Cupar in Fife.

Marleen Auckland A person silhouetted on a dark night, with a telescope. A reddish/orange tint is on the horizon. — Marleen Auckland took this picture of a star-gazer hoping to see a comet above Cupar in Fife.

Emma Whitelock felt CastleLaw Hill and Glencorse reservoir were looking fabulous earlier in the week

Emma Whitelock A reservoir with the sun shining down on the water and the grassy hills beyond it — Emma Whitelock felt CastleLaw Hill and Glencorse reservoir were looking fabulous earlier in the week

Post in Stirling is coming with a spooky twist, as spotted by Rosemary McLaren

Rosemary McLaren A post box with decorations for Halloween - including a knitted witch and knitted pumpkins placed on top — Post in Stirling is coming with a spooky twist, as spotted by Rosemary McLaren

Jenny Fraser was taken by the stillness and colour of Loch Tay

Jenny Fraser A loch on a bright autumn day. The trees are covered in orange shaded leaves — Jenny Fraser was taken by the stillness and colour of Loch Tay

Murdo MacLeod saw this fog bow at the summit of Sgurr Mor in the Eastern Fannichs

Murdo MacLeod A fog bow on a sunny day, over a hilly and grassy area — Murdo MacLeod saw this fog bow at the summit of Sgurr Mor in the Eastern Fannichs

Rania Rehan felt the sun shining through this gap in trees in Dundee created a fairytale gate-like shape

Rania Rehan The sun shines through a gap in trees. The tall trees are large enough to mostly cover the sky. — Rania Rehan felt the sun shining through this gap in trees in Dundee created a fairytale gate-like shape

Edward Lynch was on a family trip to Cellardyke when captured his son playing the bagpipes in the distance

Edward Lynch A lone piper playing in the distance while standing above a harbour — Edward Lynch was on a family trip to Cellardyke when captured his son playing the bagpipes in the distance

Mags Grosvenor and her husband saw a sunset striking the Praying Hands of Mary in Glen Lyon

Mags Grosvenor A large rock monument on a sunny autumn day, surround by hills and mountains — Mags Grosvenor and her husband saw a sunset striking the Praying Hands of Mary in Glen Lyon

Mhairi Ferguson’s daughter Jessica was taking in the view at the stunning Loch Morloch

Mhairi Ferguson A young girl standing on a beach, looking out to the sea in front of her — Mhairi Ferguson’s daughter Jessica was taking in the view at the stunning Loch Morloch

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