Your pictures of Scotland: 17 - 24 January

Sophie Blanchard Three horses grazing in a field in front of an orange sunset. One of the horses is white with black patches while the other two appear to be brown. Sophie Blanchard
Sophie Blanchard took this lovely sunset photo during a wintry walk in Stromness, Orkney.

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Liz Rodger Fishing ropes in the foreground of a photo taken at a port. Ships with bright lights on are in the background.Liz Rodger
'Port portrait' sent in by Liz Rodger, taken at Port Angus in Montrose.
Adele Carlin-Paterson The Barrowland sign lit up. Cars are parked outside and a flare shows a car driving passed.Adele Carlin-Paterson
The "infamous Barrowlands in all her glory, lit up2 said Adele Carlin-Paterson who sent in this photo.
Bill Cameron A small white boat sits in a loch in front of some snowy mountains. The water is so calm the boat and mountains are reflected onto the water.Bill Cameron
A moment of calm reflection: Bill Cameron from Lochaber sent into this photo taken at the River Lochy.
Allison McMahon A robin redbreast in a bird bath. Water droplets can be seen around it.Allison McMahon
A winter wash: Allison McMahon from Carse of Gowrie sent in this photo of a robin enjoying a chilly bath in her garden. She said: "I have a family of five that fly around, feed, bath and play. I love watching them."
Mervyn Rendall A purple, orange and yellow toned sunrise in the sky.Mervyn Rendall
Mervyn Rendall sent in this photo of a stunning purple and orange sunrise captured in Shapinsay on Orkney.
Kelly Robson Several sharp icicles hanging down in front of a snowy hill.Kelly Robson
Kelly Robson took this photo during a recent hike with two friends at Stob an Eas near Lochgoilhead in Argyll.
Pauline McIntyre Five alpacas pictured from behind. Three are white, one is light brown and the other is grey.Pauline McIntyre
Get your alpacas in a row: Pauline McIntyre took this photo on a day out with her daughter walking alpacas near Dunbar. They were "having a well earned rest," she said.
Daniel Goddard A beach sceneDaniel Goddard
Daniel Goddard sent in this photo taken during a fresh January walk on Sand Bay on the Applecross peninsula. "I was rewarded with amazing views of Raasay," he said.
Emma Sutherland The sun shines through a gap in the clouds onto a green fieldEmma Sutherland
Emma Sutherland took this photo of the sun peaking through the clouds at Bizzyberry Hill in Biggar
Clayer Currie The silhouette of a person walking towards a lighthouse in front of a blue and pink skyClayer Currie
Chasing sunrises: Clayer Currie ventured to Elie in Fife to catch the sun rising over East Lothian in the distance
Daniel White A blue and orange sky above a rocky mountain. The silhouettes of three people are visible in the distance.Daniel White
Daniel White from East Kilbride took this photo on a "stunning day" climbing the Liathach in Glen Torridon. "Setting out before sunset really paid off," he said.
Michael Donoghue A bagpiper wearing a green kilt standing on a bridge in Edinburgh while playing his instrument. A grand looking building is in the background.Michael Donoghue
Michael Donoghue from East Lothian took this photo of a piper busking near Princes Street in Edinburgh.
Alice MacLennan A fox with a quizzical expressionAlice MacLennan
Curious fox: Alice MacLennan spotted this little fox on her doorstop in Craiglockhart in Edinburgh. She said it attracted quite the crowd, but her dog Fudge "wasn't so taken".
Karen McLeod The silhouette of a dog mid jump outstretched on a beach.Karen McLeod
Karen McLeod's dog Scobby "having a ball" at Troon Beach.
Hugh Maxwell A frozen over lochHugh Maxwell
"Over many years and countless visits, this was the first time I've ever actually seen Glenbuck Loch, near Muirkirk in East Ayrshire, completely frozen over," said Hugh Maxwell from Darvel.
Alan Rankin The silhouette of a man wearing a head torch in front of the green hues of the northern lights.Alan Rankin
Star man: Alan Rankin from Carrbridge sent in this photo of himself standing next to Lochindorb during an impressive show of the Northern Lights. He said: "Using a timer I managed to squeeze myself into the image making it an Astro Selfie."
Lorna Donaldson Ducks and swans walking across a frozen over lakeLorna Donaldson
Skating lessons: Lorna Donaldson captured this photo of some birds taking an impromptu ice skating lesson in Causewayhead, Stirling.
Ernest Boath seven trees appearing through the fog. Ernest Boath
Ernest Boath from Airlie took this spooky shot in Ruthven, Angus on his way to work.
Lee Ansett Haggis the pygmy hippo calf, small grey hippo with tongue out, having a drink from a trough, with some straw on back.Lee Ansett
With Burns Night topical, this is Haggis the pygmy hippo calf at Edinburgh Zoo. The hippo just been for a swim with his mum and was "looking pretty thirsty," says Lee Ansett.
Danica Pinto An orange and pink toned sunrise over the a choppy body of water.Danica Pinto
A "fiery sunrise over Fife", said Danica Pinto who sent in this photo.
Ian Knight A photo taken through a gap in the rocks looking onto more cliffs and the waterIan Knight
A view through the window of Findlater Castle on the Aberdeenshire coast sent in by Ian Knight.
Simon Schwesig The silhouette of a person, appears small, in front of the clouds and standing on snowSimon Schwesig
Simon Schwesig took this photo of his friend Jesse while on the final ascent to Aonach Beag in the Highlands.
Colin Eccles A black and white photo of two trees Colin Eccles
Colin Eccles took this moody looking image from over his garden wall in Ruthven near Huntly.
Marlyn McInnes The silhouette of a horse in front of a smaller pony taken as the sun is going up. They are both standing in a field and the grass looks frosty.Marlyn McInnes
A second horsey shot this week, this one sent in by Marlyn McInnes from Perthshire as she sat and watched them eat breakfast.

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