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Eric Niven from Dundee took this photo while on a walk in Dunkeld. “The snow can be a nuisance but also beautiful at times,” he said.

Eric Niven A winter landscape featuring a snow-covered valley, frosted trees, and a small cottage nestled near a dense forest. — Eric Niven from Dundee took this photo while on a walk in Dunkeld. “The snow can be a nuisance but also beautiful at times,” he said.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 9 and 16 January.

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Barry Pert from Falkirk sent in this photo of a robin taken near the River Carron in Bothkennar.

Barry Pert A robin redbreast perched on a tree — Barry Pert from Falkirk sent in this photo of a robin taken near the River Carron in Bothkennar.

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“Freezing fog in Cupar made for a rather ethereal walk along the river after work,” said Kim Bennett, who sent in this photo.

Kim Bennett A misty park path illuminated by vintage street lamps, with bare trees arching overhead in the foggy twilight. — “Freezing fog in Cupar made for a rather ethereal walk along the river after work,” said Kim Bennett, who sent in this photo.

Polar Express: Matt Earnshaw was the driver of a snowplough train based in Fort William tasked with clearing the railways during last week’s heavy snow. He made a “quick stop” in Glenfinnan to take this photo.

Matt Earnshaw A locomotive crosses a snow-covered viaduct under a clear night sky, with rugged, white-capped mountains rising in the background. — Polar Express: Matt Earnshaw was the driver of a snowplough train based in Fort William tasked with clearing the railways during last week’s heavy snow. He made a “quick stop” in Glenfinnan to take this photo.

Frozen spiderwebs spotted by Claire Currie in Auchtermuchty.

Claire Currie Spider webs coated in frost stretch across rusted railings in front of an old stone church on a misty morning. — Frozen spiderwebs spotted by Claire Currie in Auchtermuchty.

A snowy Royal Mile in Edinburgh photographed by Helen Mcvey.

Helen Mcvey Snow falls over a historic monument in front of a Gothic-style building, as evening light casts a deep blue hue across the sky. — A snowy Royal Mile in Edinburgh photographed by Helen Mcvey.

Viktoria Wilson snapped these frozen puddles near Loch Buidhe in the Highlands.

Viktoria Wilson The sun rises over a frozen field with a frozen stretch of water down the middle — Viktoria Wilson snapped these frozen puddles near Loch Buidhe in the Highlands.

Gail Taylor captured the snow popping through the wintry trees while checking livestock around Haddo Estate in Methlick.

Gail Taylor The morning sun shines through frost-covered branches, casting long shadows across a snow-blanketed path. — Gail Taylor captured the snow popping through the wintry trees while checking livestock around Haddo Estate in Methlick.

Somewhere in amongst the mist is Scotstarvit Tower in Cupar, photographed by David Auckland.

David Auckland Dense fog blankets rolling across hills, with trees and a lone building barely visible. — Somewhere in amongst the mist is Scotstarvit Tower in Cupar, photographed by David Auckland.

“A cold, crisp and unusually calm moment at the Firth of Forth” taken by Laura McLean.

Laura McLean The morning sun rises behind a cable-stayed bridge, casting reflections on calm water, with frost-covered grass in the foreground. — “A cold, crisp and unusually calm moment at the Firth of Forth” taken by Laura McLean.

Steven Williamson sent in this photo taken on a Munro in the Bridge of Orchy. It was -20C at the top, he said.

Steven Williamson Two hikers walk across a snow-dusted mountain trail as the sun rises over distant peaks, casting long shadows across the rugged terrain. — Steven Williamson sent in this photo taken on a Munro in the Bridge of Orchy. It was -20C at the top, he said.

Andrew Briggs took this photo while he was staying in Glencoe for a few days. It shows Loch Leven and the Ballachulish Bridge as the sun was setting. “I loved the pastel colours in the sky,” he said.

Andrew Briggs A tranquil loch reflects snow-covered peaks under a soft purple and blue winter sky, with a bridge spanning the water in the distance. — Andrew Briggs took this photo while he was staying in Glencoe for a few days. It shows Loch Leven and the Ballachulish Bridge as the sun was setting. “I loved the pastel colours in the sky,” he said.

Jemma Fernie sent in this photo of one of her Collie dogs enjoying the snow.

Jemma Fernie A dog stands on the peak of a snow-covered hill under a clear blue sky, with another figure partially visible lower down the slope. — Jemma Fernie sent in this photo of one of her Collie dogs enjoying the snow.

Suzanne McDowell took this photo of a curious little Robin in South Queensferry.

Suzanne McDowell A small robin perches on a stone seawall beneath blue railings, with the iconic red Forth Bridge spanning calm waters under a cloudy winter sky. — Suzanne McDowell took this photo of a curious little Robin in South Queensferry.

Swan Lake: Regular contributor Lorna Donaldson sent in this photo of some swans crossing frozen water in Causewayhead.

Lorna Donaldson Four swans walk across the surface of a frozen lake, with a single bird standing further out near the centre, surrounded by muted winter tones. — Swan Lake: Regular contributor Lorna Donaldson sent in this photo of some swans crossing frozen water in Causewayhead.

Micah Campbell spotted the Northern Lights during a recent stay at Grannie’s Heilan Hame caravan park. “The most exceptional place I have resided,” they said.

Micah Campbell Bright green aurora borealis illuminates the night sky above a row of holiday homes and parked cars, casting a vivid glow across the horizon. — Micah Campbell spotted the Northern Lights during a recent stay at Grannie’s Heilan Hame caravan park. “The most exceptional place I have resided,” they said.

Some delicate snowflakes from Edinburgh’s “dusting” of snow, photographed by Chris Slam.

Chris Slam Delicate snowflakes rest on a rough, icy surface, with a hand reaching in from the edge of the frame. — Some delicate snowflakes from Edinburgh’s “dusting” of snow, photographed by Chris Slam.

David Porter took this photo of a cunning red squirrel enjoying the snow on the Alvie Estate in Inverness.

David Porter A red squirrel climbing down a tree trunk — David Porter took this photo of a cunning red squirrel enjoying the snow on the Alvie Estate in Inverness.

“Noss Head Lighthouse near Wick, Caithness, on a clear night, protecting mariners as it has done for the last 177 years,” said David Fraser who sent in this photo.

David Fraser A softly lit lighthouse stands against a deep blue night sky, its beacon glowing brightly as the surrounding buildings fade into shadow. — “Noss Head Lighthouse near Wick, Caithness, on a clear night, protecting mariners as it has done for the last 177 years,” said David Fraser who sent in this photo.

Rory Ballantyne took this photo on Gardner Street in Glasgow.

Rory Ballantyne A downhill residential street lined with multi‑storey tenement buildings, with parked cars on both sides and light traffic visible in the distance. — Rory Ballantyne took this photo on Gardner Street in Glasgow.

Messy eater: Peter Xu spotted this highland cow wearing his dinner on the Isle of Skye.

Peter Xu A highland cow feeds from a metal hay ring, its face partially hidden by loose straw. Another cow stands in the foreground, with patches of snow and dry grass behind. — Messy eater: Peter Xu spotted this highland cow wearing his dinner on the Isle of Skye.

Robyn Campbell caught a stunning sunrise over Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.

Robyn Campbell A pink sunrise and grey clouds over shadowy buildings in the distance. A statue of a person on a horse is in the foreground. — Robyn Campbell caught a stunning sunrise over Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.

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