In pictures: Scotland's stunning sunset

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People from across Scotland were treated to a stunning sunset on Monday, with a lucky few also later enjoying displays of the Aurora Borealis.

BBC Weather Watchers and readers of the BBC Scotland News website were among those to take in the sights.

Prestwick sunsetImage source, Big Ted/BBC Weather Watchers
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The view from Prestwick on Monday evening

Mallaig sunsetImage source, Terrace Views/BBC Weather Watchers
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A fine end to Monday in Mallaig

Aboyne sunsetImage source, Emma/BBC Weather Watchers
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A view from Aboyne of the sun going down

Stranraer sunsetImage source, KirstyS/BBC Weather Watchers
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It's behind you. A wing mirror view of the sunset from Stranraer

Dunblane sunsetImage source, Little Rambler/BBC Weather Watchers
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A colourful Monday evening in Dunblane

Glasgow sunsetImage source, Teapotviews/BBC Weather Watchers
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Glasgow was treated to a striking sunset on Monday

Troon sunsetImage source, meeklecrag39/BBC Weather Watchers
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There was also a stunning sunset for residents of Troon

Swan in sunsetImage source, Bob Smart/BBC Weather Watchers
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A swan in the sunset's fiery reflection in an image from Dunfermline

Barassie Beach sunsetImage source, Lynda Hardman
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Sundown at Barassie Beach in Ayrshire

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Kilbarchan sunsetImage source, Morgan Spence
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Sunset's glow in a picture taken from Kilbarchan

Maybole sunsetImage source, David Hastings
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A glorious end to Monday in an image taken in Maybole

SunsetImage source, Omar Choudhry
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For some there was a rosy glow to Monday's sunset

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SunsetImage source, Dr Francis Osis
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A room with a view of Monday evening's sky

SunsetImage source, Iain Reid
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The striking scenes came on the first day of spring on the meteorological calendar

SunsetImage source, Chloe Ventures
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The evening sky reflected in all its all glory

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Aurora from GlenelgImage source, Cloudcatcher/BBC Weather Watchers
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Some people, including Glenelg-based Weather Watcher Cloudcatcher, observed displays of the Northern Lights overnight

Aurora from RogartImage source, Cogies Auroras/BBC Weather Watchers
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The aurora from Rogart in the Highlands

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