Your pictures of Scotland: 13 - 20 October

News imageScott Wood Aberdeen beach before sunriseScott Wood
Scott Wood took this picture of Aberdeen beach just before sunrise

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 13 - 20 October. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk or via Instagram at #bbcscotlandpics

News imageEric Niven The River Tay in DunkeldEric Niven
"I always stop for a look at the River Tay in Dunkeld, it can be lovely sometimes," says Eric Niven, from Dundee.
News imageThe Stewart family Two pigsThe Stewart family
The Stewart family came across these two pigs while travelling through Glen Orchy during the October holidays.
News imageNick Edington I took this from the bridge in Connel, close to Oban looking south-east over Loch Etive.Nick Edington
Nick Edington admired Scotland's "wonderful big skies" as he took this picture from the bridge in Connel, looking over Loch Etive.
News imageTom McPherson Trees at Morriston, ElginTom McPherson
Tom McPherson captured some beautiful autumnal colours in this photograph, taken at Morriston, near Elgin.
News imageShirley Douglas MothShirley Douglas
Shirley Douglas, of Lochwinnoch, spotted this moth sitting on her window, getting protection from the wind. "I like how you can see his reflection," she said.
News imageJohn Lithgow Jacobite train and RAF planeJohn Lithgow
Look closely and you'll see that John Lithgow's picture of the Jacobite steam train was "photobombed" by the RAF this week
News imageTom Lay Robin in a treeTom Lay
This robin looks like its eyeing up some juicy berries in Doune. Photo by Tom Lay
News imageDavid Brookens Windsurfer on Ardrossan south beachDavid Brookens
David Brookens was on his way home to Arran when he spotted this windsurfer on Ardrossan south beach on Sunday.
News imageIan Rae Steam Train leaving Aviemore Station.Ian Rae
A very moody shot of a steam train leaving Aviemore station, taken by Ian Rae.
News imageAudrey Philpott Butterfly sitting on flowerAudrey Philpott
Audrey Philpott took this picture in the walled garden at Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire this week.
News imageRon Gay, Hunters Quay, Dunoon Dead tree covered in fungus and climbing plantsRon Gay, Hunters Quay, Dunoon
Ron Gay, of Dunoon, reckons the dead tree in his garden looks like a "high rise for fairies"
News imageStuart McMillan Leaderfoot ViaductStuart McMillan
Stuart McMillan enjoyed a sunny Sunday walk in the Borders, and a spectacular view of the Leaderfoot viaduct.
News imageStephen Buckland Evicting a trespasser. Mute swans at Birnie Loch.Stephen Buckland
Stephen Buckland sent us this picture of mute swans at Birnie Loch in Fife
News imageBlair Thomson Sunset over Aisla Craig with Border Collie dogBlair Thomson
Molly the collie watches the sun go down behind the Aisla Craig from Maidens beach, near Maybole. Picture by Blair Thomson

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