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.

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The view from Prestwick on Monday evening

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A fine end to Monday in Mallaig

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A view from Aboyne of the sun going down

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It's behind you. A wing mirror view of the sunset from Stranraer

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A colourful Monday evening in Dunblane

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Glasgow was treated to a striking sunset on Monday

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There was also a stunning sunset for residents of Troon

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A swan in the sunset's fiery reflection in an image from Dunfermline

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Sundown at Barassie Beach in Ayrshire

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Sunset's glow in a picture taken from Kilbarchan

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A glorious end to Monday in an image taken in Maybole

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For some there was a rosy glow to Monday's sunset

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A room with a view of Monday evening's sky

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The striking scenes came on the first day of spring on the meteorological calendar

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The evening sky reflected in all its all glory

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Some people, including Glenelg-based Weather Watcher Cloudcatcher, observed displays of the Northern Lights overnight

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The aurora from Rogart in the Highlands

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