Your pictures of Scotland: 10 - 17 April

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News image — Turning heads: "Short-eared owls return to breeding grounds in Caithness," says Alice Gordon.

Alice Gordon A short-eared owl in flight, its wings are outstretched and its head is looking to the side towards the camera with its prominent yellow eyes. — Turning heads: "Short-eared owls return to breeding grounds in Caithness," says Alice Gordon.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 10-17 April.

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Rich Garside Organe sunrise glow appearing over hilltops in the distance, with a winding river and field and trees also in the shot. — "Sunrise from Kinnoull Tower, Perth," says Rich Garside. "On an early run with my friend Katherine."

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Peter Mulvey Golfers silhouetted on the course against an orange sunrise glow. — 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."

Gary Rushworth/Christopher Wallace A snowman at the foot of snow-capped hills. — "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."

Aileen Gillies Silhouette of five birds sitting on an aerial and chimney stack. — Aerial view: "Waiting for the day to start in Lochgilphead," says Aileen Gillies.

Peter Xu A distant rainbow over the sea, with a waterfall going into the water in the foreground. — A rainbow in the distance at Kilt Rock waterfall, Skye, courtesy of Peter Xu

Bill Bruce Seven people playing polo on horseback on a beach, sea in the distance, and houses in the distance. — Bill Bruce spotted these polo enthusiasts at Elie

David May A slightly crooked tree standing alone, with hills in the distance, under a blue sky. — "Beautiful spring day in Wester Ross," says David May. "Thought this tree nicely framed mighty Slioch."

Steven Mcivor A sparrowhawk sitting on a garden fence, with a clothes pole in the foreground. — "This is the first time a sparrowhawk has visited my garden," says Steven Mcivor in East Kilbride.

Sarah Sivers A stack of creels with sea and coastline in the distance. — "Taking some shelter behind a stack of creels at Port Errol on a very windy day," says Sarah Sivers.

Allister Fraser Sheep in a field behind a fence which has a sign which says 'PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE HORSES'. — "Travelling through Embo, we came across this scene and wondered... just what was it that someone had fed those horses," says Allister Fraser.

Ian Knight A blue Spitfire in flight, against a grey sky. — This Spitfire in flight in the skies of north east Scotland was captured by Ian Knight.

Magnus Wake A white lighthouse under a blue sky, with yellow daffodils in the foreground. — "Taken while out for a walk at Montrose on a glorious sunny day," says Magnus Wake at Scurdie Ness Lighthouse.

Graham Rosie A white and black long-tailed tit sitting on an olive green wooded fence, with green grass in the background. — 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."

Jackie Willox A rainbow over fields and trees under a cloudy blue sky. — "My partner had to stop the car so that I could get a shot of the most perfect rainbow," says Jackie Willox from Inverurie.

Rebecca Taylor A red squirrel with its ears pricked. — "Spotted this pretty red squirrel in Braemar," says Rebecca Taylor.

Charlie McGinn A knitted post box topper depicting John Logie Baird's first public demonstration of a working, mechanical 'televisor' system and the words '1926-2026: 100 years of TV'. There are buildings in the background, and a lorry. — "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 read more about John Logie Baird here.

Kenneth Milligan A rust-coloured stonechat bird perched on a reed in a field. — "Stonechat at Ardrossan North Shore," says Kenneth Milligan.

Iain Kelman A rock refuge in the foreground, with snow-capped hills behind. — "The refuge in Garbh Choire, Cairngorms National Park," says Iain Kelman.

Zara Macdonald A grey heron stands on one leg, on rocks next to water. — "A beautiful grey heron waiting patiently to catch lunch at Portmahomack," says Zara Macdonald.

Marnie Boyle A squirrel on the back of a toy dinosaur on grass. — 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.

Ellis Whelan A golden retriever sitting among yellow daffodils. — "Gorgeous George is happy Spring is here," says Ellis Whelan.

Gavin Neil Brightly-coloured beach huts - red, blue, yellow and green - under a cloudy blue sky. — "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."

Elena Reid A crow standing on a beach with a pink and purple sunset sky reflected in the water. — "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.

John Connelly A snow-capped Ben Lomond in the distance, with Lake Menteith in the foreground, the sun is reflected on the rippled water. — This photo 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.

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