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John Cumming Lobster pots arranged in a pyramid shape, decorated with lights to look like a Christmas tree.John Cumming

John Cumming spotted some lobster pots arranged as a Christmas tree at Gardenstown Harbour, Banff – and the Northern Lights even made an appearance.

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Jim Lowden Round stone war memorial made of six columns with a vivid orange, blue and grey sunset in the background.Jim Lowden

Jim Lowden from Forfar enjoyed a scenic view of the Stonehaven war memorial.

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Dot Reid Tractor lit in fairy lights to make it look like Rudolph, with Santa driving and waving.Dot Reid

“Santa Claus swapped his sleigh for a tractor at the recent Inverurie tractor run,” said Dot Reid.

Miles Harrison Close-up of snowman ornament with twinkling Christmas lights in the background in the shape of Christmas trees.Miles Harrison

Miles Harrison from Portmahomack, Easter Ross, snapped this festive image of a snowman and some twinkling Christmas lights.

Gerry Macdonald A seal with its head above the water, looking in the direction of the camera, in a river.Gerry Macdonald

This “inquisitive” seal was seen in the River Dee in Aberdeen by Gerry Macdonald.

Tom Howe The Erskine bridge surrounded by thick fog during the day.Tom Howe

Tom Howe from Glasgow snapped this image of the Erskine Bridge surrounded by fog, as seen from Kilpatrick Hills.

Stef Brennan A red kite bird flying above trees and mist.Stef Brennan

A red kite flying in Glen Devon, photographed by Stef Brennan.

Richard Webber Festive knitting of a tree, elf, snowman and Santa on top of a postbox.Richard Webber

Richard Webber spotted some festive “yarn bombing” on a post box in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire.

Victor Tregubov Close-up of rain droplets on a spiderweb.Victor Tregubov

Victor Tregubov from Glasgow paused during a walk to work to capture this stunning image of raindrops on a spiderweb.

Rebecca Wilson Empty bench in a grass-covered area surrounded by trees with the sun shining in the distance.Rebecca Wilson

Rebecca Wilson enjoyed a beautiful walk at Doach Wood in Dumfries and Galloway. She said the view “lifted the spirits after a week of torrential rain”.

Amy Welsh White spotlight shining from a building onto a decorated Christmas tree in a town square.Amy Welsh

Amy Welsh snapped this dramatic image of the Christmas Tree at Dashwood Square in Newton Stewart.

Paula Shiels Two golden Labrador-type dogs looking at each other, standing in front of a wall with two statues on the top of people cartwheeling.Paula Shiels

Paula Shiels from Elderslie, Renfrewshire, snapped this image of her dogs Mirin and Braègha enjoying some winter sunshine at the walled garden near Kingsbarns, Fife.

Alex McLeish Two large trees in a field with fog obscuring the grass on a frosty day.Alex McLeish

Alex McLeish took this stunning image on a foggy day at Kirkhill golf course in South Lanarkshire.

Cheryl Tracey Robin standing on a wooden fence with its red breast puffed out.Cheryl Tracey

Cheryl Tracey spotted a robin at the reindeer paddocks during a visit to Cairngorms reindeer centre in Aviemore.

Rosie McGeachan Large sleigh ornament illuminated with fairy lights with brightly coloured and lit gifts inside, led by LED lit reindeers.Rosie McGeachan

Rosie McGeachan got into the Christmas spirit during a trip to see the lights at Glasgow Cathedral.

Muhammed Zamaan Empty road in a remote area below a grey stormy sky.Muhammed Zamaan

Muhammed Zamaan took this atmospheric image of a quiet road in Glencoe.

John Cuthbert Monument of King Robert the Bruce, tinged green with age, on a plinth below a vivid sky of blue and pink.John Cuthbert

John Cuthbert snapped this beautiful image of the Bruce monument in Bannockburn as a meteor shower streaked across the sky above.

Fiona Baird Young girl wearing a Santa hat, holding onto an inflatable lift raft, smiling while floating in a loch.Fiona Baird

Fiona Baird took this photo of her daughter Grace, 11, braving the cold water while wild swimming in White Loch, East Renfrewshire.

Adrian Hughes Vivid aurora borealis lighting the sky in yellow, blue and pink over fields with sheep grazing. Adrian Hughes

Adrian Hughes was lucky to spot the stunning aurora borealis in Orkney.

David Clem Vintage convertible car driving away down a narrow country lane, covered by trees, with two passengers in the car. The licence plate has been blurred.David Clem

David Clem from Nairn enjoyed a stylish drive around the hills and lanes of Nairnshire in his Jaguar 1953 XK120 before packing it away for the winter.

Tim Berrall A grand house on the edge of a loch, nestled in trees with hillsides around it, reflected on the still water, under a cloudy blue sky.Tim Berrall

“The rains cleared, leaving lovely low cloud, calm seas and a sense of heaven,” says Tim Berrall at Loch Long.

Sharon Macpherson A train going through low-lying mist at sunset, with fields and trees in the distance.Sharon Macpherson

“Managed to capture the sunset mixed with the low-lying mist in the fields,” says Sharon Macpherson of Cumbernauld. “Was a complete coincidence that the train was in the shot.”

Pete Walls A blue and purple starry night thanks to the Aurora, over a hillside.Pete Walls

“We had a fantastic display of the Aurora that joined in with the Milky Way up Glen Esk,” says Pete Walls. “No wind and a great night to be out.”


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