Your pictures of Scotland: 4 - 11 March

11 March 2022

News image — Peter Wilkinson took this photo at the River Tay in Perth. He said: "This kingfisher looked back at me with an angry expression before concentrating on its fishing again."

Peter Wilkinson Kingfisher on the River Tay — Peter Wilkinson took this photo at the River Tay in Perth. He said: "This kingfisher looked back at me with an angry expression before concentrating on its fishing again."

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 4 and 11 March.

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Vicki Watson Portobello swim — Vicki Watson took this shot of early-morning swimmers at Portobello Beach marking International Women's Day.

Aidan Gibb Lairig Ghru from Coylumbridge — Aidan Gibb from Newtonhill, Aberdeenshire, captured this dramatic shot of Lairig Ghru from Coylumbridge.

Caroline Guthrie Newburgh boat — Caroline Guthrie said: "This is a lovely image I captured on a dog walk on the bank of the Tay in Newburgh."

Claire McAneny Port of Menteith — Claire McAneny sent us this shot of marshmallows toasting at Port of Menteith.

Mark Hale Falkirk Wheel — Mark Hale from Stirling took this photo of the Falkirk Wheel. He said: "It was a very calm evening and I thought the arches made perfect reflections in the still canal. The arches have been illuminated in yellow and blue in support of the Ukrainians."

Scott Mclelland Buster — Scott Mclelland took this picture of his dog Buster on the pipe at Greenan Shore in Ayr.

Alana Willox Ballachulish Bridge — Alana Willox sent in this photo taken from the Ballachulish Bridge overlooking Loch Leven, Glen Coe.

Caroline Loudon Elie climbers — Caroline Loudon said: "I took this silhouette shot of my daughter and her friends this morning on her 11th birthday. She and her friends are climbing over the rocks in Elie."

Alan Tough Elgin aurora — Alan Tough from Elgin said: "I took this photo of an active auroral display, the rays were quite spectacular!"

Jason Ellis Pacific Quay — Jason Ellis took this drone shot near BBC Scotland's HQ at Pacific Quay in Glasgow, looking towards the OVO Hydro and city centre.

Ken Milne Peeping parakeet — Ken Milne said: "It's usual to see parakeets in the woods at Greenbank Gardens near Glasgow. However, this is the first time I have seen one of them investigating a nesting site in a hollow tree."

Yvonne Carrick Milarrochy Bay — Yvonne Carrick said: "Took a wee trip to Milarrochy Bay after work to try catch the sunset."

Mark Reynolds Loch Ness fog — Mark Reynolds said: "A snap of a beautifully foggy morning on Loch Ness with the boats and geese captured in the mist."

John McGuinness Kincardine Bridge — John McGuinness from Dunfermline took this photo of the underside of the Kincardine Bridge.

Willie Matheson Outdoor cafe — Willie Matheson captured this "outdoor café" by Dunecht. He said: "Not sure if you have to book, but no masks or social distancing."

Arthur Allan Squinty houses — Arthur Allan from Dunfermline said: "Everybody knows the Squinty Bridge. Now meet the squinty houses." Arthur spotted these flats reflected in the rear window of a motorhome at Kirkcaldy.

Loreena Price Red squirrel — Loreena Price from Mintlaw said: "Enjoyed a peaceful morning watching the red squirrels in Aden Country Park, Aberdeenshire."

Tim Day Stob Coire na Ceannain — Tim Day took this shot while climbing towards Stob Choire Claurigh and the Grey Corries on the ridge separating the outlying top of Stob Coire na Ceannain.

Ian Jackson Blue tit — Ian Jackson of Netwon Dee, Aberdeen, spotted a thirsty blue tit in his garden.

Alex Cross Loch Morlich — Alex Cross from Glasgow took this photo of Loch Morlich at sunset.

Laura McMorland Salen Beach shipwreck — Laura McMorland said: "Took this picture of the shipwreck at Salen Beach whilst spending the weekend on the Isle of Mull enjoying the glorious weather and scenery."

Andy Hall Ness Hydro — Andy Hall said: "In Inverness, the new Ness Hydro power station was lit up and looking good. It'll be providing power to the sports centre you can see in the background."

Jacki Gordon Starling — Jacki Gordon from Glasgow said: "The colours of this starling quite literally stopped me in my tracks. Taken last weekend when I thought that spring had started."

PAul Adams Tay Bridge — Paul Adams from Kirkcaldy said: "I took this picture of the Tay Bridge and I've never seen the Tay so calm. The reflections were just amazing!"

Gordon Bain Red kites — Gordon Bain from Inverness sent in this shot of the red kites at Tollie of Brahan.

John Hastings Kelpies — John Hastings from East Kilbride sent this photo of the Kelpies "currently illuminated in blue and yellow to honour the people of the Ukraine."

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