Your pictures of Scotland: 2 - 9 February

9 February 2024

A chilled dip: "The whole month of January I stayed for a workation in a cottage at the amazing Port na Ba on the Isle of Mull," says Matthijs Vlaardingerbroek from The Netherlands. "With a friend, Wouter, we went for a swim in the clear blue - but ice cold - water of the bay with the snow and the cottage on the background."

Matthijs Vlaardingerbroek Man in sea — A chilled dip: "The whole month of January I stayed for a workation in a cottage at the amazing Port na Ba on the Isle of Mull," says Matthijs Vlaardingerbroek from The Netherlands. "With a friend, Wouter, we went for a swim in the clear blue - but ice cold - water of the bay with the snow and the cottage on the background."

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 2 and 9 February.

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On a cold and frosty morning: A calming Kingoodie sunrise as seen by Allison McMahon.

Allison McMahon Kingoodie sunrise — On a cold and frosty morning: A calming Kingoodie sunrise as seen by Allison McMahon.

Feeling blue: "The sky was amazing, was spectacular while it lasted," says Pat Christie at Milsey Bay in North Berwick on an early February morning.

Pat Christie Blue water and sky — Feeling blue: "The sky was amazing, was spectacular while it lasted," says Pat Christie at Milsey Bay in North Berwick on an early February morning.

Ewe bend: It looks like a sheep in the distance spotted Sally Williams taking this photo on the school run to Staffin in Skye. "The light was stunning and I captured the shot just as a shard of light from the winter sun broke through the cloud," she said. "We all stood and took in the view."

Sally Williams Light coming through clouds with sheep in distance — Ewe bend: It looks like a sheep in the distance spotted Sally Williams taking this photo on the school run to Staffin in Skye. "The light was stunning and I captured the shot just as a shard of light from the winter sun broke through the cloud," she said. "We all stood and took in the view."

Harbour master: An early morning run in Aberdeen for Eilidh Paterson had the added bonus of this shot, with the metal looking like rays of light.

Eilidh Paterson Aberdeen harbour morning light — Harbour master: An early morning run in Aberdeen for Eilidh Paterson had the added bonus of this shot, with the metal looking like rays of light.

Staggered approach: "A real stag do," says Eloise Smith at Ardverikie Estate.

Eloise Smith Stags — Staggered approach: "A real stag do," says Eloise Smith at Ardverikie Estate.

Stepping out from the shadows: This majestic shot was sent in by Arran Rex.

Arran Rex Buachaille Etive Mòr — Stepping out from the shadows: This majestic shot was sent in by Arran Rex.

Where eagles dare: "I took this photo of a curious juvenile white-tailed eagle on the island of Kerrera, Argyll," says Ann Mcgregor. "You know when one is very close when it casts a shadow over you!"

Ann Mcgregor Eagle — Where eagles dare: "I took this photo of a curious juvenile white-tailed eagle on the island of Kerrera, Argyll," says Ann Mcgregor. "You know when one is very close when it casts a shadow over you!"

Surf's up: "I took this looking across the Forth from Pettycur Bay in Fife," says John Kay. "The wind was up and the kite surfers were making the most of it."

John Kay Kite surfer mid-air — Surf's up: "I took this looking across the Forth from Pettycur Bay in Fife," says John Kay. "The wind was up and the kite surfers were making the most of it."

Air, oh dynamic: "Skylark in flight, singing to establish its breeding territory at Ury Riverside Park in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire," says Ian Talboys.

Ian Talboys Skylark — Air, oh dynamic: "Skylark in flight, singing to establish its breeding territory at Ury Riverside Park in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire," says Ian Talboys.

Time for reflection: A stunning scene north of Rhiconich, Sutherland, taken by Lesley Cherry of Tayport, Fife.

Lesley Cherry Reflection in water — Time for reflection: A stunning scene north of Rhiconich, Sutherland, taken by Lesley Cherry of Tayport, Fife.

A grey area: "A wee squirrel succeeding in looking cute when my mum and I were doing our laps around the pond at Rouken Glen in Glasgow," says Jacki Gordon.

Jacki Gordon Squirrel — A grey area: "A wee squirrel succeeding in looking cute when my mum and I were doing our laps around the pond at Rouken Glen in Glasgow," says Jacki Gordon.

A sign of the cold: "Some interesting icicles," says Craig Lambie near Boat of Garten.

Craig Lambie A frozen road sign — A sign of the cold: "Some interesting icicles," says Craig Lambie near Boat of Garten.

Caught in the cross hares: "I was rewarded by the sight of these beautiful snow white mountain hares after an arduous climb up a munro," says Sarah Thurlbeck.

Sarah Thurlbeck Hares — Caught in the cross hares: "I was rewarded by the sight of these beautiful snow white mountain hares after an arduous climb up a munro," says Sarah Thurlbeck.

Double the fun: "I captured this beautiful double rainbow above two of the West End’s famous landmarks - Kelvingrove Museum and University of Glasgow - after enjoying a dog walk in Kelvingrove Park," says Laura McKechnie.

Laura McKechnie Double rainbow in Glasgow — Double the fun: "I captured this beautiful double rainbow above two of the West End’s famous landmarks - Kelvingrove Museum and University of Glasgow - after enjoying a dog walk in Kelvingrove Park," says Laura McKechnie.

Yellow warning: "I took this picture of a very rare visitor to Scotland, the Firecrest," says John Thomson in Aberdeenshire".

John Thomson Firecrest — Yellow warning: "I took this picture of a very rare visitor to Scotland, the Firecrest," says John Thomson in Aberdeenshire".

Springer is in the air: "A picture of my Springer Spaniels, Jura and Bonnie, enjoying a day in the hills above Loch Ness," says Jonny Porteous.

Jonny Porteous Springer spaniels at Loch Ness — Springer is in the air: "A picture of my Springer Spaniels, Jura and Bonnie, enjoying a day in the hills above Loch Ness," says Jonny Porteous.

A few (snow)drops of rain: "Raindrops, looking like little bubbles, add to the beauty of these Colzium walled garden snowdrops in Kilsyth," says Laura MacLeod.

Laura MacLeod Snowdrops in rain — A few (snow)drops of rain: "Raindrops, looking like little bubbles, add to the beauty of these Colzium walled garden snowdrops in Kilsyth," says Laura MacLeod.

Sleepyhead: "Came across this octopus whilst diving off Millport down in the Clyde," says Robin Blythe. "Think he’s waiting for summer!"

Robin Blythe Sleeping octopus — Sleepyhead: "Came across this octopus whilst diving off Millport down in the Clyde," says Robin Blythe. "Think he’s waiting for summer!"

Park life: "Gorgeous day in the snow and sun," says Natalie Gallan at the bandstand at Duthie Park in Aberdeen.

Natalie Gallan Duthie Park in Aberdeen — Park life: "Gorgeous day in the snow and sun," says Natalie Gallan at the bandstand at Duthie Park in Aberdeen.

To the four: "Lovely to see this group of Ptarmigan in full winter plumage in Glenshee," says Jeremy Morris. "Sadly, much less numerous these days."

Jeremy Morris Ptarmigan group — To the four: "Lovely to see this group of Ptarmigan in full winter plumage in Glenshee," says Jeremy Morris. "Sadly, much less numerous these days."

Well plaid: "I took this picture of a tartan guitar on a recent visit to the Tartan exhibition at the V&A in Dundee," says Matthew Reynolds. "Music to the eyes and ears of any Scottish musician!"

Matthew Reynolds Tartan guitar — Well plaid: "I took this picture of a tartan guitar on a recent visit to the Tartan exhibition at the V&A in Dundee," says Matthew Reynolds. "Music to the eyes and ears of any Scottish musician!"

In plane sight: "A A400m Callsign Dreadnought 60 doing a fly through at Oban Airport," says Murray MacGregor.

Murray MacGregor Plane — In plane sight: "A A400m Callsign Dreadnought 60 doing a fly through at Oban Airport," says Murray MacGregor.

The mane attraction: "One of several beautiful Clydesdales at Collessie, Fife," says Angela Pearson.

Angela Pearson Horse — The mane attraction: "One of several beautiful Clydesdales at Collessie, Fife," says Angela Pearson.

The moor the merrier: "I took this image at Whitelee Windfarm, Eaglesham," says John McQuade. "There was a light covering of snow, which didn’t deter people from enjoying the walks."

John McQuade Winding road to wind turbine — The moor the merrier: "I took this image at Whitelee Windfarm, Eaglesham," says John McQuade. "There was a light covering of snow, which didn’t deter people from enjoying the walks."

Blue sky thinking: Aberdeen Town House on a beautiful day, as photographed by Susan Coe from Perth.

Susan Coe Aberdeen and blue skies — Blue sky thinking: Aberdeen Town House on a beautiful day, as photographed by Susan Coe from Perth.

Pecking order: Spotting a woodpecker in Inverness was Stuart Lilley.

Stuart Lilley Woodpecker — Pecking order: Spotting a woodpecker in Inverness was Stuart Lilley.

High expectations: "I am a student currently studying at Aberdeen," says Rou Win. "This is a picture of the Granite City taken from a plane when I am returning from my home country 10,000km away. Hope you like it!"

Rou Win Aberdeen from the air — High expectations: "I am a student currently studying at Aberdeen," says Rou Win. "This is a picture of the Granite City taken from a plane when I am returning from my home country 10,000km away. Hope you like it!"

A berry bright image: "I took this photo at the Botanical Garden here in Edinburgh where I live," says Cezanne Miller. "What a lovely bit of colour on a grey and misty day."

Cezanne Miller Robin — A berry bright image: "I took this photo at the Botanical Garden here in Edinburgh where I live," says Cezanne Miller. "What a lovely bit of colour on a grey and misty day."

Bright Spark: "Side-on view of the Vital Spark berthed in Inveraray", says Bryan Wark.

Bryan Wark Vital Spark boat — Bright Spark: "Side-on view of the Vital Spark berthed in Inveraray", says Bryan Wark.

Line management: "Co-ordinated scaffolding work taking place in Edinburgh," says Malcolm MacCallum.

Malcolm MacCallum Workers lined up — Line management: "Co-ordinated scaffolding work taking place in Edinburgh," says Malcolm MacCallum.

Mucky pups: "Here are my dogs Angus and Toby enjoying a walk along Blackness beach," says Amanda Gilbertson.

Amanda Gilbertson Dirty dogs — Mucky pups: "Here are my dogs Angus and Toby enjoying a walk along Blackness beach," says Amanda Gilbertson.

Shady characters: "This photo was taken as the sun was setting over Glasgow Necropolis," says Duncan Kellet.

Duncan Kellet Shadows — Shady characters: "This photo was taken as the sun was setting over Glasgow Necropolis," says Duncan Kellet.

Just to flag this up: Saltire appearing above Edinburgh was spotted by Fiona Murie this week.

Fiona Murie Flag shape in blue sky — Just to flag this up: Saltire appearing above Edinburgh was spotted by Fiona Murie this week.

Game, set and match: "I took this nice photo while walking on the beach at Girvan," says Brendan McWilliams. "The sun was setting over the west with Ailsa Craig nicely framed."

Brendan McWilliams Girvan sunset — Game, set and match: "I took this nice photo while walking on the beach at Girvan," says Brendan McWilliams. "The sun was setting over the west with Ailsa Craig nicely framed."

Stars in his eyes: "The Milky Way looking up towards Glen Esk," says Pete Walls.

Pete Walls Milky Way — Stars in his eyes: "The Milky Way looking up towards Glen Esk," says Pete Walls.

Just peachy: Looking over Loch Tay, with Hugh Lawson.

Hugh Lawson Loch Tay — Just peachy: Looking over Loch Tay, with Hugh Lawson.

The day has flown past: A Monifieth sunset on the beach, from Sariya Satieva.

Sariya Satieva Sunset — The day has flown past: A Monifieth sunset on the beach, from Sariya Satieva.

High rise and fall: "I captured this dramatic sunset from my home, overlooking Glasgow Green, with the Gorbals flats in the background," says Derek Jack.

Derek Jack Sunset — High rise and fall: "I captured this dramatic sunset from my home, overlooking Glasgow Green, with the Gorbals flats in the background," says Derek Jack.

Runset: "Strathclyde Loch sunset runners in Motherwell,", says John Dyer.

John Dyer Runners at sunset — Runset: "Strathclyde Loch sunset runners in Motherwell,", says John Dyer.

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