Your pictures of Scotland: 3 - 10 January

A partially frozen lake by Linlithgow Palace with a blue sky, trees and winter sun.Gordon Clark

A cold spell at Linlithgow Palace, photographed by Gordon Clark.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 3 and 10 January.

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A lake is hidden by fog. A road emerges out of the fog with bare trees on each side. Hills are seen in the background and it's a cloudy day. Laura Kennedy

Laura Kennedy snapped Loch Tarff, near Fort Augustus, as it was obscured by dense fog while she was heading back from a walk near the Falls of Foyers.

Several ducks on frozen grass on the banks of a lake.Liz Rodger

"These ducks got a little too close for comfort at Monikie Country Park in Angus," said Liz Roger.

A view of Glasgow’s Riverside Museum and tall ship Glenlee on a sunny day, taken through the new Govan-Partick bridge. The River Clyde is still and there's a blue sky. Christine Montgomery

Glasgow's Riverside Museum and the tall ship Glenlee. This picture was taken by Christine Montgomery through the new Govan-Partick bridge.

A sunset over the water. Waves lap the shore and a small village can be seen in the bay.Robin Gladstone

Robin Gladstone, from Galashiels, said: "This warm glowing sunset on New Years day at St Monans in Fife was welcome after the recent stormy weather."

The pink and green lights of the Aurora borealis over the water at Glenelg. The hills make black shapes under the intense lights. Trish Brewster

Aurora borealis over Glenelg, captured by Trish Brewster.

Corryhully bothy, a stone house with two chimneys. A hill in the background is obscured by a light fog.Cath Stanley

A family walk just after Christmas at Glenfinnan up past Corryhully bothy. Picture by Cath Stanley.

A snowy windfarm borders a reservoir as the sun sets.Steven Williamson

Steven Williamson's sunset view of Lochgoin Reservoir at Whitelees Windfarm near Glasgow.

Three sheep, two lying down, on snow-covered grass. Fields are in the distance. Hugo Gamba

Hugo Gamba, from Tipperty, spotted sheep at the top of the Ythsie in Aberdeenshire.

People in kayaks on the Cromarty Firth on a bright day with a blue sky. George Burgess

"Wonderful winter weather kayaking in the Cromarty Firth," said George Burgess.

A blue and white fishing boat and multi-coloured lobster cages by the pier in St Andrews.Duncan Alexander

Duncan Alexander snapped this sunny scene of a fishing boat and lobster cages by the pier at St Andrews.

Icicles hang down into a frozen burn with rocks in Cairnsmore of Fleet, GallowayJana Bartschova

Icicles hang down into a frozen burn in Cairnsmore of Fleet, Galloway. Taken by Jana Bartschova.

A red-breasted robin perched on a show-covered evergreen tree.Alöna Ro

Alöna Ro said: "This cute wee robin came to say hello near the Royal Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes station."

Loch Lomond with tree branches dipping into it. The sun is shining on the water. David MacKenzie

David MacKenzie snapped this beautiful sunshine scene at Loch Lomond after a cold water dip.

Bass Rock surrounded by water on a cloudy day. A lighthouse stands at the far right side of the rock. The water is calm.Clayer Currie

A view of Bass Rock from North Berwick Beach & Drift Cafe, taken by Clayer Currie.

Frozen grassy hills with a light fog and a bright burning sun in a blue sky.Jeanette Malcolm

A freezing day on Lowther Hills, captured by Jeanette Malcolm.

A red squirrel sits on an icy grass mound.Jimmy Mason

Jimmy Mason spotted a little red squirrel on an icy mound while he was on an early morning walk at Loch Leven nature reserve.

A light fog hangs over the rooftops and forest near Dunblane.Jim Reavey

"The freezing fog has taken a liking to Dunblane golf club," said Jim Reavey.

A mountain ridge covered in snow with clouds and a blue skyGrant McLean

Grant McLean took this picture while hiking on Buachaille Etive Beag, a mountain ridge that connects two munros.

A white alpaca peers at the camera while standing in a snowy pen.Heather Watson

"Dougie the alpaca braving the cold in search of some carrots," said Heather Watson in Strathpeffer.

Stirling castle with the Wallace monument and snowy Ochil hills in the background.Kevin Hamill

A stunning view of Stirling castle with the Wallace monument and Ochil hills in the background, taken by Kevin Hamill.

Two pigeons lock beaks at the walkway to Dumbarton Rock, snapped by Kyle Crawford. One is white and the other is grey and green.Kyle Crawford

Kyle Crawford saw two birds lock beaks at the walkway to Dumbarton Rock.

North Esk Reservoir in the Pentland Hills. A blue reservoir surrounded by low snowy hills and a blue sky. A bridge stretches out to a little house at the other end of the reservoir.Terry Callow

North Esk Reservoir in the Pentland Hills. Picture by Terry Callow.

A swan swims on Corpach Loch with a snow-capped Ben Nevis in the background.Patricia Critchley

Patricia Critchley spotted a swan swimming alone on Corpach Loch by Ben Nevis.

The Three Brethren cairns, which consist on three tall mounds of stones, outside Selkirk, with Eildon Hill visible in the background. It's a snowy day with a blue sky.Duncan Hotchkiss

Duncan Hotchkiss visited the Three Brethren cairns outside Selkirk, with Eildon Hill visible in the background.

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