Your pictures of Scotland: 7-14 February

A tent's atmosphere: "Braving the freezing temperatures high above Glencoe to catch sunrise," says Alan O'Connor, from the "comfort" of his overnight accommodation.

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And then it dawned on me: "This image is a prime example of life," explains John Cuthbert at Belhaven Bridge - known as the 'Bridge to Nowhere'. "I was expecting a good aurora display, turned up as darkness fell, and hung about all night. It never appeared, my hopes dashed. But then as the first light of dawn appeared my eyes widened for I was rewarded with a sunrise that took my breath away and put a smile on my face."

"It was a calm, sunny day when I saw a seal chilling on a rock right near the shore," says 13-year-old Kiran Simpson at Aberdour beach in Fife. "It looked so comfy, in the classic banana pose, like it was just lounging. I sprinted back to the car to grab my camera because there was no way I was missing this. I love how relaxed and peaceful the seal looked, even with me nearby."

Morning Skye: "Morning sunrise taken at the Quiraing," says Kate Masson. "Peaceful and beautiful."

"I thought I would like to share this Kingfisher photo that I took, in Musselburgh," says Owen Brand.

"Hiking down from Meall Buidhe in Glen Lyon," says Calum Goodfellow.

For what we are about to receive: "An otter feeding from the River Tay in Perth city centre," says Mark Macleod.

"A view of Lochan Urr in Glen Etive," says Gwyneth Bell.

You shall nut pass: "I was taking photographs of a woodpecker when it was surprised by a squirrel carrying away a nut," says Chris Reekie. "The woodpecker appeared to be saying 'you shall not pass!'."

Light winds: "Wintry sky, stormy waves and golden light at Rattray Head lighthouse," says Morag Cordiner.

Winging it: "I luckily caught this robin whilst feeding in my garden in Clola, Aberdeenshire," says Louise Robbie.

Slingshot around the moon: "A day out at the Tay Reedbeds, the bearded reedlings were keeping a low profile, but I did see a plane fly around the moon," says Donald Milne.

"Out for a walk on the way to the beach in Arisaig when I caught sight of this heron high up in a pine tree keeping a beady eye on me," says Brian Colston. "Usually look out for them at the water edge so it was an unexpected sighting."

Something old, something new: "An oil platform sails up the Tay, passing Broughty Castle - dating back to 1490 - with an interesting sky above," says Derek McRonald.

"I took this picture of a swan at Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch," says Derek Loughlin.

Ruff guide: "This is Heidi the sweet border terrier having a walk on Portobello Beach," says TJ Roy of this Edinburgh shot. "Contemplating a good life."

Feline the love: "The Stewarton knitters have been love-bombing the post boxes for Valentine's Day," says Ann Hunter.

Red alert: "Squirrels at Cairngorms National Park," says Vivienne Miller.

"Geese over Loch Lochy," says Donna Owens.

"I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to get a photo at sunset with the Buachaille Etive Mor during an overnight stay with my wife, Sina," says Paul McGroarty.

"Just wanted to share my photo of a winter sunset over Loch Leven on a very windy and chilly day," says Simon Neradny.

Stag night: "I took this at dusk," says Muriel Mackenzie in Uig, Lewis.

Set point: "I captured this sunset over the River Tay," says Helen Roger. "It was calm so the reflection was a delight to see."

"Chanonry Point is an amazing spot to witness bottlenose dolphins and breathtaking sunsets," says Anouk Schurink. "While no fins appeared, I was rewarded with a golden sky. The coastal rowers, set against the backdrop of Kessock Bridge and surrounding rolling hills, made for a perfect subject of my photo."

Red sky at night: The road home in Orkney under a sensational sky, as captured by Mervyn Rendall.

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