Your pictures of Scotland: 28 March - 4 April
Sun and daughter: "Our baby Ada would not sleep, so we decided to take the short drive to the beach at 5am to watch the sunrise and listen to the waves - she fell straight to sleep," says Brian McDermott of this St Andrews serenity.
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"A spectacular sunrise at Milsey Bay in North Berwick," says Pat Christie.
Out of this world: "The partial solar eclipse over Stronsay, Orkney," says Bill Hodgson. "Luckily the thin cloud afforded a view of this special event."
Mist opportunity: "I took this picture in Pollok Park, Glasgow, while walking my dogs," says Samuel Smith. "I loved the way the bridge was shrouded in mist rising up from the river, while the cherry blossom is approaching full bloom. A mysterious but optimistic image"
A very colourful spring morning scene, from Allison McMahon at Kingoodie.
Spring lamb cuteness, as seen in Orkney by Lindsay Campbell Moar.
"I think this must be one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle," says Eddie Romeo. "Especially when you manage to capture it when the Vennel Steps has no people on it."
"My partner and I happened to witness a white-tailed eagle trying to take a goose whilst driving back to our rented cottage on mainland Orkney, east of the Loch of Swannay," says Andy James...
... "The eagle failed in its first attempt and, being harassed by other birds, gave up and flew off," Andy adds. "A close call for the goose!"
"This photo was taken on Portmahomack beach," says Gillian Davey. "It shows the Inverness lifeboat crew helping a beached yacht."
Hello deer: "A timid fawn in the woods next to my Helensburgh garden," says Graham Christie.
Peak v-ewe-ing: This flock was spotted at a misty Neist Point, Skye, by Thaimi Porro.
A real head turner: "On the way home from walking the dog, my wife spotted something sitting on a fence post, just at the side of the road," says Steven Simmers. "This long eared owl was actively hunting, working its way from fence post to fence post. Taken from the car window."
"Glasgow Armadillo and Hydro in wonderful sunshine," says John Lang.
"This seal in Pierowall Bay in Westray, Orkney, looked to be enjoying a good joke," says Nigel Heath.
The Glenfinnan Viaduct from Piotr Guzik, who enjoyed photographing "beautiful Scotland".
"This curious little robin lives in our garden in Edinburgh and is always on the lookout for tasty critters we might unearth when gardening," says Steven Spoel.
"A vantage point above the road allowed the single track hairpin bend to feature as well as the Quiraing," says Sarah Sivers.
"Ruby the dog from Elgin was enjoying her holidays in Stirling and was rather taken with the Kelpies," says Rachael Devenney.
This rainy scene in John O' Groats was photographed by Pauline Downes.
"Moored boats with the shimmering reflections of sunset on the water, emphasizing the stillness and beauty of the scene," says Alexandru Stancu in the Kyle of Lochalsh area.
Corlic Hill under an orange glow, from Kat Napieraj.
Towering inferno: "The sky was on fire over Stirling," says Moira Carrigan. "Taken from Braehead Golf Course in Alloa."
"I took this photo while taking our cocker spaniel, Luna, for a walk on Kingston beach at sunset, looking towards Lossiemouth," says Richard Benjamin. "So happy with the light and reflections."
"The train to Edinburgh crossing the Forth Rail Bridge at sunset," says Scott MacKellar.
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