Your pictures of Scotland: 12-19 January

19 January 2024

"School buses are off, so we decided to sledge to school," says Gareth Talbot of Finstown on Orkney.

Gareth Talbot Sledging — "School buses are off, so we decided to sledge to school," says Gareth Talbot of Finstown on Orkney.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 12 and 19 January.

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"It's always a nice view of the River Tay from the Old Railway Bridge in Logierait," says Eric Niven.

Eric Niven Logierait — "It's always a nice view of the River Tay from the Old Railway Bridge in Logierait," says Eric Niven.

Chris Cuthbert visited Auchmithie beach recently which he says is "always a special place".

Chris Cuthbert Auchmithie beach — Chris Cuthbert visited Auchmithie beach recently which he says is "always a special place".

A wander round Edinburgh saw Jacqueline Dawson come across the statue of Wojtek the Bear.

Jacqueline Dawson Wojtek the bear — A wander round Edinburgh saw Jacqueline Dawson come across the statue of Wojtek the Bear.

Russ Baum used a long exposure to capture this image of the Rest and Be Thankful road.

Russ Baum Rest and Be Thankful — Russ Baum used a long exposure to capture this image of the Rest and Be Thankful road.

"A frozen bird bath can introduce you to another world," says Ian Davidson from Perth.

Ian Davidson Frozen bird bath — "A frozen bird bath can introduce you to another world," says Ian Davidson from Perth.

Gail Burns submitted this image of her descending Ben Nevis - her first hike on the mountain in the winter.

Gail Burns Ben Nevis — Gail Burns submitted this image of her descending Ben Nevis - her first hike on the mountain in the winter.

A "real wintry scene" between Lairg and Crask was sent in by David May.

David May Lairg — A "real wintry scene" between Lairg and Crask was sent in by David May.

Chris Burns captured the view down to Loch Tummel while coming down from the summit of Schiehallion.

Chris Burns Schiehallion — Chris Burns captured the view down to Loch Tummel while coming down from the summit of Schiehallion.

Nick Kemp took this image of a fox enjoying some winter sunshine.

Nick Kemp Fox — Nick Kemp took this image of a fox enjoying some winter sunshine.

Ian Talboys says this lesser redpoll - in his Inverurie garden - is an "uncommon winter visitor".

Ian Talboys Redpoll — Ian Talboys says this lesser redpoll - in his Inverurie garden - is an "uncommon winter visitor".

"Brings a whole new meaning to the roaring seas," says Francis Grant. "Don’t think I’ve seen such rough waves in Kingsbarns before."

Francis Grant Kingsbarns — "Brings a whole new meaning to the roaring seas," says Francis Grant. "Don’t think I’ve seen such rough waves in Kingsbarns before."

Mitchell McMinn was out in the Nith Valley full of freezing fog with Criffel in the background.

Mitchell McMinn Trees — Mitchell McMinn was out in the Nith Valley full of freezing fog with Criffel in the background.

Ducks dancing on ice in Glen Coe from Bill Cameron.

Bill Cameron Ducks — Ducks dancing on ice in Glen Coe from Bill Cameron.

"My favourite place to kill an hour or so whilst waiting for family to arrive at Glasgow airport," says Gavin Major about Dumbarton Castle.

Gavin Major Dumbarton Castle — "My favourite place to kill an hour or so whilst waiting for family to arrive at Glasgow airport," says Gavin Major about Dumbarton Castle.

"Milo enjoying a snow day with mummy," says Yvonne Shearer from Orkney.

Yvonne Shearer Snow day — "Milo enjoying a snow day with mummy," says Yvonne Shearer from Orkney.

This crofter's shed outside Applecross in Aird Dhubh was spotted by John Lang during a weekend road trip.

John Lang Applecross — This crofter's shed outside Applecross in Aird Dhubh was spotted by John Lang during a weekend road trip.

Cuil Bay, Duror, after a wild swim by Morag MacNeil.

Morag MacNeil Cuil Bay — Cuil Bay, Duror, after a wild swim by Morag MacNeil.

"I spotted this isolated frozen scene in East Lothian," says Jennifer Lee. "It had been created by cars splashing through puddles on the road. It was magical."

Jennifer Lee Icicles — "I spotted this isolated frozen scene in East Lothian," says Jennifer Lee. "It had been created by cars splashing through puddles on the road. It was magical."

Carol Ann Lyons saw this frosty fence at a restaurant in Kirkintilloch.

Carol Ann Lyons Fence post — Carol Ann Lyons saw this frosty fence at a restaurant in Kirkintilloch.

"This cold weather makes us even hungrier," says William Mackay from Caithness.

William Mackay Sheep — "This cold weather makes us even hungrier," says William Mackay from Caithness.

Detail on the newly refurbished Motherwell Library from John Dyer.

John Dyer Motherwell library — Detail on the newly refurbished Motherwell Library from John Dyer.

A snowy scene in Strathan, by Lochinver, from Molly Macleod.

Molly Macleod Strathan — A snowy scene in Strathan, by Lochinver, from Molly Macleod.

Andy Nicholson captured one of the "tremendous sunrises at this time of year" in Monifeith Bay.

Andy Nicholson Tay sunrise — Andy Nicholson captured one of the "tremendous sunrises at this time of year" in Monifeith Bay.

Footprints in the snow in the Glenlivet hills from Trudi Hutchinson.

Trudi Hutchinson Footprints — Footprints in the snow in the Glenlivet hills from Trudi Hutchinson.

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