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Your pictures of Scotland: 21-28 February

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Peter Ribbeck snapped this stunning image - a self-portrait of himself standing at the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye. He said: "It felt a bit sketchy to stand this close to the edge for the 30-second exposure in the dark."

Peter Ribbeck Landscape image of a person standing on the edge of a cliffside with trees and a loch below a steep incline. The sky is a gradual blue gradient with stars visible. — Peter Ribbeck snapped this stunning image - a self-portrait of himself standing at the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye. He said: "It felt a bit sketchy to stand this close to the edge for the 30-second exposure in the dark."

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Andrew Carruthers from Ayr snapped this image of a pair of ducks on the move at River Doon, Ayr.

Andrew Carruthers Two ducks flying against a clear, pale-blue sky — Andrew Carruthers from Ayr snapped this image of a pair of ducks on the move at River Doon, Ayr.

Pete Walls from Angus said: "After three weeks of grey, dreich clouds here in Angus, the clouds broke for an hour or two last night and I had to go out with my camera...and caught the Milky Way above Glen Esk."

Pete Walls Long exposure image of stars and the Milky Way at night above Glen Esk — Pete Walls from Angus said: "After three weeks of grey, dreich clouds here in Angus, the clouds broke for an hour or two last night and I had to go out with my camera...and caught the Milky Way above Glen Esk."

Barry Pert from Falkirk spotted this carrion crow enjoying an ice cream at Crammond Beach, Edinburgh.

Barry Pert Black bird standing on a stone wall, holding a scoop of melting ice cream in its mouth as another scoop melts and drips down the wall with a body of water in the background — Barry Pert from Falkirk spotted this carrion crow enjoying an ice cream at Crammond Beach, Edinburgh.

Jane Reith from Johnstone captured a picturesque moment at Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow.

Jane Reith Evening image of the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, taken from street level with sheets of fairy lights hung above Royal Exchange Square. A decorative glass ball is in the foreground and the museum is inverted in the reflection of the ball. — Jane Reith from Johnstone captured a picturesque moment at Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow.

Nigel Heath from East Kilbride was enjoying a sunrise in Westray, Orkney, when his shot was photobombed by a flock of geese.

Nigel Heath Shadow of a flock of birds silhouetted against a burnt orange sky as the sun sets — Nigel Heath from East Kilbride was enjoying a sunrise in Westray, Orkney, when his shot was photobombed by a flock of geese.

Richard Cooper from Glasgow snapped a picture of his dog Ruadh at Dunnet Bay in Caithness.

Richard Cooper Silhouette of a dog standing in shallow water on a beach with its reflection and the clouds reflected in the still water — Richard Cooper from Glasgow snapped a picture of his dog Ruadh at Dunnet Bay in Caithness.

Niall MacLeod was on a hike at Loch Muick with his partner when he saw a 12-point stag. Mr Macleod said: "He's is a real beauty."

Niall MacLeod Large stag looking at the camera, standing on grass at the side of a loch with hills in the background and some stormy clouds in the sky — Niall MacLeod was on a hike at Loch Muick with his partner when he saw a 12-point stag. Mr Macleod said: "He's is a real beauty."

Charlie McGinn from Helensburgh was almost tempted to take a dip by the magic of the fairy pools at Luss, Loch Lomond. "As the temperature was -1C, I decided to keep warm and opened a flask of coffee instead, sheer bliss."

Charlie McGinn Small green-tinged pond in the middle of a gathering of trees with jagged moss covered rocks around the edge of the water — Charlie McGinn from Helensburgh was almost tempted to take a dip by the magic of the fairy pools at Luss, Loch Lomond. "As the temperature was -1C, I decided to keep warm and opened a flask of coffee instead, sheer bliss."

John Dyer spotted this heart-shaped stone in Braighe, Isle of Lewis.

John Dyer A small "heart shaped" stone perched on top of another stone with rough waters out of focus in the background — John Dyer spotted this heart-shaped stone in Braighe, Isle of Lewis.

Kevin Hamill snapped this stunning image from Killin, Perthshire, looking towards Ben More and Stob Binnein.

Kevin Hamill Landscape image of the sun peeking through a cloudy sky, setting an orange glow over mountains and fields with a river snaking through them — Kevin Hamill snapped this stunning image from Killin, Perthshire, looking towards Ben More and Stob Binnein.

Heather McPike snapped this photo while enjoying a short break at Glen Rosa, Isle of Arran.

Heather McPike Portrait sized image of a small brook running through the valley between hills with a mountain in the distance and a few grey clouds against a bright blue sky — Heather McPike snapped this photo while enjoying a short break at Glen Rosa, Isle of Arran.

Brian Downie grabbed this stunning image of the interior of the spire in the chapel at Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute.

Brian Downie Ceiling of a church, taken from the floor below, showing an octagon style shape with a star shape formed in stained glass, coloured in blue, red, white, and gold — Brian Downie grabbed this stunning image of the interior of the spire in the chapel at Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute.

Cath Stanley from Manchester took this photo while exploring the coastline on the Isle of Skye.

Cath Stanley Rusty boat tilted on its side, berthed on a rocky beach — Cath Stanley from Manchester took this photo while exploring the coastline on the Isle of Skye.

Sarah Gilmour from Ayrshire captured this colourful image after enjoying a concert at the Hydro in Glasgow with wife Lindsay.

Sarah Gilmour Small puddle of rain water in a car park with the rainbow colours lighting up the Hydro reflected in the puddle — Sarah Gilmour from Ayrshire captured this colourful image after enjoying a concert at the Hydro in Glasgow with wife Lindsay.

Eric Niven from Dundee was joined by a "friendly wee robin" while birdwatching at Morton Lochs, Tayport.

Eric Niven Small robin standing at a window ledge, staring out with a tree visible out of focus in the background — Eric Niven from Dundee was joined by a "friendly wee robin" while birdwatching at Morton Lochs, Tayport.

David May enjoyed a training display by the Red Arrows above Tain. He said: "Going on their performance, I do not think much more training is required".

David May Eight Red Arrow planes flying against a clear blue sky with white smoke trails in the wake of each plane — David May enjoyed a training display by the Red Arrows above Tain. He said: "Going on their performance, I do not think much more training is required".

Scott McVicar from Farnham, Surrey, brought his West Highland Terrier, Dougie, to visit the Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. Mr McVicar said Dougie was "very much enjoying his homeland whilst visiting from Surrey".

Scott McVicar Small, white, terrier-style dog running on a hill with its fur blowing in the wind and houses in the far distance — Scott McVicar from Farnham, Surrey, brought his West Highland Terrier, Dougie, to visit the Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. Mr McVicar said Dougie was "very much enjoying his homeland whilst visiting from Surrey".

Steve Kelly from Eyemouth came across this seal relaxing on the rocks at Eyemouth Harbour.

Steve Kelly Tan coloured seal lying on large moss and seaweed covered rocks — Steve Kelly from Eyemouth came across this seal relaxing on the rocks at Eyemouth Harbour.

Sylvia Beaumont from North Berwick spotted an Exmoor pony appearing to admire the view at sunset from North Berwick Law.

Sylvia Beaumont Horse standing on a hillside at sunset with the sun reflecting on it — Sylvia Beaumont from North Berwick spotted an Exmoor pony appearing to admire the view at sunset from North Berwick Law.

Bill Cameron from Lochaber snapped this photo at sunrise in Inverlochy near Fort William.

Bill Cameron A blue and pink coloured sunrise over a loch with four white buildings on the waters edge — Bill Cameron from Lochaber snapped this photo at sunrise in Inverlochy near Fort William.

William Dyer captured this image of a "dreich day in Govan", looking across at the Riverside museum.

William Dyer A black and white image on a rainy day of the Govan footbridge with the Riverside museum in the distance — William Dyer captured this image of a "dreich day in Govan", looking across at the Riverside museum.

Adrian Plumb spotted this little red squirrel hunting for nuts and seeds on a fallen log at RSPB Loch Leven.

Adrian Plumb Close up of a red squirrel with its claws raised, standing on a wooden log — Adrian Plumb spotted this little red squirrel hunting for nuts and seeds on a fallen log at RSPB Loch Leven.

"If ever there was a case of; right place at the right time, this is it," said Alan Rankin of Carrbridge who spotted the aurora above Dalnahatnach.

Alan Rankin Red and green coloured northern lights in a starry sky with an empty field and small stone farm building on the left with a large tree in the front of the house — "If ever there was a case of; right place at the right time, this is it," said Alan Rankin of Carrbridge who spotted the aurora above Dalnahatnach.

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