Your pictures of Scotland: 4 - 11 April

A bunch of daffodils growing out of grass. In the background the sun is setting which has created a lens flare over the flowers.

Diane West from Burntisland took this photo in Inverewe Garden in Wester Ross while on holiday.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 4 and 11 April.

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The silhouette of a lighthouse in front of an orange and pink sunset.Isobel Irvine

There have been some stunning sunrises across the country this week including this one in Edinburgh. "Lighter nights lead to lovelier sunsets like this one at Newhaven Harbour," said Isobel Irvine.

A herd of stags and deer silhouetted in front a body of water which the sunset is reflected on.Duncan Kennedy

Duncan Kennedy from Fort William also enjoyed a beautiful sunset recently looking out towards Arisaig and Rum

an orange and yellow sunrise over a field of daffodilsJames Barrie

Daffies by the coast: taken by James Barrie during an Aberdeenshire golden spring sunrise at Kinneff.

a orange, red, yellow, purple and pink toned sunset over an island with a town in the foregroundPeter Ribbeck

The view from the hills at the back of Girvan at dusk in south Ayrshire looking to Ailsa Craig sent in by Peter Ribbeck.

clouds gathered in between two mountains with the sun rising in the distance. There is snow.Stewart McIntosh

It might be heating up down here but there is still snow on the Cairngorms. Stewart McIntosh took this photo from the Braeriach summit.

a sunset over the water with mountains in the distance, a few boats Helen McGuiness

Keeping with the sunsets, Helen McGuiness took this photo overlooking the River Clyde from Gourock.

A dog, a Hungarian Vizsla in front of a clear blue body of water. David Stewart

David Stewart's Hugarian Vizsla Lazlo enjoying a morning walk at Benton Loch in Kilsyth. David said: "Too cold for a dip but a beautiful morning nonetheless".

A grey spotted seal peaking out of the waves Graham Charles

'Come on in the water's lovely': Graham Charles took this photo while on a trip to see the seals at Newburgh beach.

A seal with its flipper covering its faceKeith Morrison

Keith Morrison was also on seal watch this week. He spotted this slightly "camera shy" one on Shetland.

A washing line with several items of clothing hanging on it, it is situated on a beach. There are yellow daffodils in front of the line and hills in the background.David Stevenson

A good drying day: David Stevenson from Edinburgh sent in this photo he took while visiting Loch Carron.

A black bird flies close to blue waterNigel Heath

Nigel Heath captured this Shag gliding across the water as he arrived into Stromness Harbour.

A new born lamb with black ears and markings on its face sitting on the grass.Hazel Hood

"A frosty but beautiful start to life for this new born lamb in Glen Clova," said Hazel Hood who sent in this photo.

A bird sitting on top of a sign which reads no fishing. it is next to an orange buoy.Pamela Agnew

No fishing: Pamela Agnew sent in this photo taken at Smithycroft local nature reserve in Hamilton.

three dogs standing on a wall in front of a beach and the sea. one of the dogs is licking another and one has a ball in its mouthPaul Mooney

Paul Mooney sent in this photo of his Cocker Spaniels enjoying a holiday at Girvan Beach.

A blue tent illuminated on a beach next to a campfire. Purple and blue tones of the northern lines light up the sky.Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson from Bridge of Weir sent in this photo taken at Sanna Bay in Ardnamurchan taen while he was in the area climbing some of the crags of Meall an Fhir-eoin.

A fox taking a nap inside a green bushStuart Smith

Sleepy fox: a juvenile fox enjoying a nap in the sunshine sent in by Stuart Smith

the forth rail bridge appearing from the cloudsStewart Picken

"A sudden, dense haar covering part of the Forth Rail Bridge which rolled in quickly on an otherwise cloudless week," said Stewart Picken.

A sculpture of a human appearing from the water. the sun is setting in the background creating a yellow hue.Susan Cuthbertson

Susan Cuthbertson from Kirkcaldy sent in this photo of the still sculpture appearing from Loch Earn. The sculpture was recently reinstalled.

A duck with orange feet, green feathers and an yellow bill. It has water droplets dripping from its body.John Dyer

Water off a ducks back: John Dyer photographed this duck drying off after cooling off in Strathclyde Loch in Motherwell.

A white west highland terrier walking along a grass verge below a bright blue clear skyGraham Macdonald

Rusty on patrol: Graham Macdonald sent in this photo of his West Highland Terrier patrolling Reef Sands on the Isle of Lewis.

a young girl wearing a bobble hat and a blue jacket placing a stone on top of a stack while at the top of a mountain.Jonny McMillan

Jonny McMillan sent in this photo of his daughter Bella adding to a mini cairn on Beinn na Lap on a glorious spring day.

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