Your pictures of Scotland: 29 December - 5 January

5 January 2024

A swell view: John Rollo captured this dramatic Shetland scene.

John Rollo Crashing waves in Shetland — A swell view: John Rollo captured this dramatic Shetland scene.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 29 December and 5 January.

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The golden hour: "My son took this on St Andrews West Sands on Hogmanay," says David Matheson.

Iain Matheson Surfers at St Andrews — The golden hour: "My son took this on St Andrews West Sands on Hogmanay," says David Matheson.

To a high degree: "I managed to capture this stunning shot of the University of Glasgow with the moon in the background during sunrise," says David McErlane.

David McErlane Moon behind Glasgow University — To a high degree: "I managed to capture this stunning shot of the University of Glasgow with the moon in the background during sunrise," says David McErlane.

Everything will be all white: Schiehallion on New Year's Day, from Steven Williamson.

Steven Williamson Schiehallion — Everything will be all white: Schiehallion on New Year's Day, from Steven Williamson.

"Rather them than me!": That's what Martin Smith says of this picture taken at Monifieth Beach. "The brave couple were just emerging from the water whilst I was walking my dog Baxter".

Martin Smith People in sea — "Rather them than me!": That's what Martin Smith says of this picture taken at Monifieth Beach. "The brave couple were just emerging from the water whilst I was walking my dog Baxter".

River glow: "A picture taken of Morven just before sunrise with the River Dee in the foreground," says John Service.

John Service River Dee at sunrise — River glow: "A picture taken of Morven just before sunrise with the River Dee in the foreground," says John Service.

In the pink: "Taken near my home on Applecross Bay," says Tery McCowan. "The dog is Fynn who is almost four and loves life."

Tery McCowan Dog and sunny beach — In the pink: "Taken near my home on Applecross Bay," says Tery McCowan. "The dog is Fynn who is almost four and loves life."

Aspire to greatness: "There was a thin layer of mist lying over Markinch which made for some dramatic views," says John Kay. "The parish church features in this photograph."

John Kay Mist over Markinch — Aspire to greatness: "There was a thin layer of mist lying over Markinch which made for some dramatic views," says John Kay. "The parish church features in this photograph."

Fish supper: "I don't think the kingfisher and the fish are seeing eye to eye," says George Kelsey at the Water of Leith in Edinburgh. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime photo. I could not believe my luck."

George Kelsey Kingfisher and catch — Fish supper: "I don't think the kingfisher and the fish are seeing eye to eye," says George Kelsey at the Water of Leith in Edinburgh. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime photo. I could not believe my luck."

Chilling out: "Freezing but worth it," says Lorna Hickey as she and her mum Lesley Conway went wild water swimming at Loch Lomond.

Lorna Hickey Two women in Loch Lomond: Lorna Hickey — Chilling out: "Freezing but worth it," says Lorna Hickey as she and her mum Lesley Conway went wild water swimming at Loch Lomond.

Peak viewing: "A photo I took in Wester Ross, in Mellon Udrigle, of three amigos enjoying the view of the three peaks across the bay toward Inverpolly," says Jane Sayliss.

Jane Sayliss People and mountain landscape — Peak viewing: "A photo I took in Wester Ross, in Mellon Udrigle, of three amigos enjoying the view of the three peaks across the bay toward Inverpolly," says Jane Sayliss.

Beach party: "Hogmanay seal pups at Portgordon," says James Munro.

James Munro Seals — Beach party: "Hogmanay seal pups at Portgordon," says James Munro.

Robert the Brrrrrrrruce: "I took this photo at Bannockburn Visitor Centre while walking the dog when the snow was its heaviest," says Lorna Kujawa. "The whole scene appeared black and white."

Lorna Kujawa Robert the Bruce statue in snow — Robert the Brrrrrrrruce: "I took this photo at Bannockburn Visitor Centre while walking the dog when the snow was its heaviest," says Lorna Kujawa. "The whole scene appeared black and white."

Brothers in arms: "Me and my three sons went to Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow, for our first walk of 2024," says Clare Gibb. "My youngest two, Ollie and Harry, had a moment of brotherly love as we wandered."

Clare Gibb Young brothers hugging on wak — Brothers in arms: "Me and my three sons went to Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow, for our first walk of 2024," says Clare Gibb. "My youngest two, Ollie and Harry, had a moment of brotherly love as we wandered."

Window of opportunity: "This cheeky deer popped its head in the window looking for a snack in Torridon," says Ross Tetlow.

Ross Tetlow Deer at car window: Ross Tetlow — Window of opportunity: "This cheeky deer popped its head in the window looking for a snack in Torridon," says Ross Tetlow.

Reading between the lines: "I took this picture of St Cyrus Beach, in between Aberdeen and Dundee, on a sunny New Year’s Day walk," says Daniel White.

Daniel White Waves — Reading between the lines: "I took this picture of St Cyrus Beach, in between Aberdeen and Dundee, on a sunny New Year’s Day walk," says Daniel White.

A dog's life: "My wee Snoopy and Suki, enjoying a blustery day at Thorntonlock beach near Torness power station," says Graeme Hill. "Had the beach to ourselves. We were up visiting family from Ware in Hertfordshire."

Graeme Hill Dogs on beach — A dog's life: "My wee Snoopy and Suki, enjoying a blustery day at Thorntonlock beach near Torness power station," says Graeme Hill. "Had the beach to ourselves. We were up visiting family from Ware in Hertfordshire."

Light entertainment: "Had a walk around my wee village of Culross in Fife and spotted a microlight pilot doing a circuit along the coastline and captured this photo," says Dave Rogers.

Dave Rogers Microlight — Light entertainment: "Had a walk around my wee village of Culross in Fife and spotted a microlight pilot doing a circuit along the coastline and captured this photo," says Dave Rogers.

Pecking order: "My parents and I visited the wildlife hide in Aberfoyle, we got to see a woodpecker," says Anna MacDonald.

Anna MacDonald Woodpecker — Pecking order: "My parents and I visited the wildlife hide in Aberfoyle, we got to see a woodpecker," says Anna MacDonald.

Winter wonderland: "It seemed like an entrance to an enchanted world, but actually it was the old railway walk near the Aberdeenshire village of Newmachar," says Craig Walker.

Craig Walker Snowy scene through an arch — Winter wonderland: "It seemed like an entrance to an enchanted world, but actually it was the old railway walk near the Aberdeenshire village of Newmachar," says Craig Walker.

Turning heads: "We saw this beauty during a morning walk near Laurencekirk," says Ian Withall of his owl shot. "A quick dash home to get the camera and luckily it was still there."

Ian Withall Owl — Turning heads: "We saw this beauty during a morning walk near Laurencekirk," says Ian Withall of his owl shot. "A quick dash home to get the camera and luckily it was still there."

Flying visit: Pigeons in a flap in Aberdeen city centre, from Simon Falconer.

Simon Falconer Pigeons — Flying visit: Pigeons in a flap in Aberdeen city centre, from Simon Falconer.

Paws for thought: "Just retired from police on Christmas Day so plenty of time for dog walking," says Iain MacVicar. "Took this while walking Cabbage, my two-year-old springer spaniel, in the week between Christmas and New Year in Mid Argyll."

Iain MacVicar Paws and footprints in snow — Paws for thought: "Just retired from police on Christmas Day so plenty of time for dog walking," says Iain MacVicar. "Took this while walking Cabbage, my two-year-old springer spaniel, in the week between Christmas and New Year in Mid Argyll."

Group chat: Puffins in Shetland, courtesy of Mac Young.

Mac Young Puffins — Group chat: Puffins in Shetland, courtesy of Mac Young.

Having a ball: "I took this photo of a thieving squirrel in my back garden in Glenrothes," says Fiona Morrison.

Fiona Morrison Squirrel with ball of food — Having a ball: "I took this photo of a thieving squirrel in my back garden in Glenrothes," says Fiona Morrison.

Streets ahead: "Initially what drew me to the shot was that I liked looking at the mist towards Hamilton but then the man came into the shot and it added a different perspective," says John Quinn. "Taken on Hamilton Road, Motherwell."

John Quinn Man walking on long road — Streets ahead: "Initially what drew me to the shot was that I liked looking at the mist towards Hamilton but then the man came into the shot and it added a different perspective," says John Quinn. "Taken on Hamilton Road, Motherwell."

Seeing double: "We went for a walk at Broughty Ferry nature reserve," says Hataitip Groth. "There’s still a lot of water everywhere. This robin was standing and looking at itself in the water."

Hataitip Groth Robin and reflection — Seeing double: "We went for a walk at Broughty Ferry nature reserve," says Hataitip Groth. "There’s still a lot of water everywhere. This robin was standing and looking at itself in the water."

Ewe should all hide here: "Sheep sheltering from the wind on Skye," says John Dyer.

John Dyer Sheep sheltering from wind — Ewe should all hide here: "Sheep sheltering from the wind on Skye," says John Dyer.

Monumental achievement: "This was the glorious view from the top of Fyrish Hill above Evanton in the Highlands," says Rachel MacSween after a family trek on Hogmanay. "A good way to close off the year!"

Rachel MacSween Fyrish Hill — Monumental achievement: "This was the glorious view from the top of Fyrish Hill above Evanton in the Highlands," says Rachel MacSween after a family trek on Hogmanay. "A good way to close off the year!"

Going swimmingly: "The Loony Dook in South Queensferry on New Year's Day," from Gavin Dougan.

Gavin Dougan Swimmers in South Queensferry — Going swimmingly: "The Loony Dook in South Queensferry on New Year's Day," from Gavin Dougan.

Not so red alert: "This little Perthshire squirrel had seriously overdone the festive feasts and could eat no more," says Peter Wilkinson.

Peter Wilkinson Squirrel lying down — Not so red alert: "This little Perthshire squirrel had seriously overdone the festive feasts and could eat no more," says Peter Wilkinson.

Child's play: "My girl and boy Ella and Blair at Loch Morlich near Aviemore in the beautiful afternoon light," says Vicky Blair.

Vicky Blair Girls at Loch Morlich — Child's play: "My girl and boy Ella and Blair at Loch Morlich near Aviemore in the beautiful afternoon light," says Vicky Blair.

Ripple effect: "Caught this swan reflecting on the year gone by," says John McGuinness during a Hogmanay hike around Lochore Meadows.

John McGuinness Swan reflected — Ripple effect: "Caught this swan reflecting on the year gone by," says John McGuinness during a Hogmanay hike around Lochore Meadows.

Illuminating experience: Edinburgh's Christmas market, courtesy of Rafael Polteaux.

Rafael Polteaux Edinburgh market — Illuminating experience: Edinburgh's Christmas market, courtesy of Rafael Polteaux.

Cannon shot: "Had a fantastic visit round Edinburgh Castle at the light exhibition and saw this view from the cannon placement," says Gordon Watt.

Gordon Watt View of Edinburgh from castle cannon point — Cannon shot: "Had a fantastic visit round Edinburgh Castle at the light exhibition and saw this view from the cannon placement," says Gordon Watt.

Moon light: "The Cold Moon, surrounded by an ethereal halo," says Janina Dolny. "The moon appears to be sitting on top of the clock tower of Edinburgh's Balmoral Hotel."

Janina Dolny Moon behind hotel — Moon light: "The Cold Moon, surrounded by an ethereal halo," says Janina Dolny. "The moon appears to be sitting on top of the clock tower of Edinburgh's Balmoral Hotel."

Set point: "A cracking sunset over Gartbreck, Islay," says Neil MacNeill.

Neil MacNeill Islay sunset — Set point: "A cracking sunset over Gartbreck, Islay," says Neil MacNeill.

Capital gains: The Hogmanay fireworks in Edinburgh, courtesy of Liam McNamara.

Liam McNamara Edinburgh fireworks — Capital gains: The Hogmanay fireworks in Edinburgh, courtesy of Liam McNamara.

Flaming great: "A photo from our annual trip back to Comrie for the Flambeaux," says Lucy Cunningham from Cambridge. "Ridding the town of evil spirits, for a better 2024!"

Lucy Cunningham Comrie Flambeaux — Flaming great: "A photo from our annual trip back to Comrie for the Flambeaux," says Lucy Cunningham from Cambridge. "Ridding the town of evil spirits, for a better 2024!"

A sprinkling of colour: "Hogmanay at the recently refurbished Ross Fountain," says Keith Valentine in Edinburgh, to round off our first selection of the year. Best wishes to all our readers for 2024.

Keith Valentine Fireworks in Edinburgh — A sprinkling of colour: "Hogmanay at the recently refurbished Ross Fountain," says Keith Valentine in Edinburgh, to round off our first selection of the year. Best wishes to all our readers for 2024.

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