Your Pictures of Scotland
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 10-17 April.
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"Sunrise from Kinnoull Tower, Perth," says Rich Garside. "On an early run with my friend Katherine."
Early birdies: "I took this picture of my friends as they teed off at St Andrews Links as the sun was rising," says Peter Mulvey. "I thought the silhouettes were good against the sun."
"We built this snowman on Buachaille Etive Beag on 13 April while climbing the two munros in cold, but stunning, wintry conditions," says Gary Rushworth. "A joint effort with Christopher Wallace."
Aerial view: "Waiting for the day to start in Lochgilphead," says Aileen Gillies.
A rainbow in the distance at Kilt Rock waterfall, Skye, courtesy of Peter Xu.
Bill Bruce spotted these polo enthusiasts at Elie.
"Beautiful spring day in Wester Ross," says David May. "Thought this tree nicely framed mighty Slioch."
"This is the first time a sparrowhawk has visited my garden," says Steven Mcivor in East Kilbride.
"Taking some shelter behind a stack of creels at Port Errol on a very windy day," says Sarah Sivers.
"Travelling through Embo, we came across this scene and wondered... just what was it that someone had fed those horses," says Allister Fraser.
This Spitfire in flight in the skies of north east Scotland was captured by Ian Knight.
"Taken while out for a walk at Montrose on a glorious sunny day," says Magnus Wake at Scurdie Ness Lighthouse.
Sitting on the fence: "It's perfect feeding time for garden birds, to my surprise a tiny long-tailed tit landed," says Graham Rosie in West Linton. "He fed briefly and then disappeared - hopefully I'll see him again."
"My partner had to stop the car so that I could get a shot of the most perfect rainbow," says Jackie Willox from Inverurie.
"Spotted this pretty red squirrel in Braemar," says Rebecca Taylor.
"I spotted this post box topper in Helensburgh," says Charlie McGinn. "It was crafted to celebrate 100 years since John Logie Baird's first public demonstration of a working, mechanical 'televisor' system in 1926. He was born in Helensburgh." You can about John Logie Baird here.
"Stonechat at Ardrossan North Shore," says Kenneth Milligan.
"The refuge in Garbh Choire, Cairngorms National Park," says Iain Kelman.
"A beautiful grey heron waiting patiently to catch lunch at Portmahomack," says Zara Macdonald.
Monster munch: Seven-year-old Marnie took this funny photo after little sister Lyla, four, spotted the squirrel from their garden window in Edinburgh, says Martin Boyle.
"Gorgeous George is happy Spring is here," says Ellis Whelan.
"This photo was taken in the late evening sunlight on Findhorn beach," says Gavin Neil. "My son, Archie, and I were enjoying a long weekend exploring the Moray coastline over the Easter school holidays."
"Another beautiful sunset in Nairn, the colours of the sky and reflection on the water were stunning and a crow also appeared posing for a picture," says Elena Reid.
This photo is of Ben Lomond taken from Lake of Menteith, sent in by John Connelly is a calming way to round off this week's impressive entries.
