Your pictures of Scotland: 4 - 10 April

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News image — Elaine Bradley caught this cheeky hare sticking its tongue out while sitting in the grass in the Pentland Hills

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 4 and 10 April.

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Jake Stewart A young lamb with black-and-white markings stands on a bed of straw inside a sunlit barn, with other sheep and farm structures softly visible in the background. — Jake Stewart, from Fife, caught lambing season in full swing

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Roland Armes A full moon sits between the branches of a bare tree, set before a dark, snow-dusted mountain beneath a calm blue evening sky. — Roland Armes captured this spectacular full moonrise over Ben Cruachan

Robert Fowle An oystercatcher - black and white bird with orange beak - in flight with the sea in the background. — "A beautiful oystercatcher on Garry Beach, captured during two weeks on the islands," says Robert Fowle after a stay in Lewis and Harris.

Andrew Gilchrist A tall lighthouse rises against a dark night sky, its illuminated tower glowing softly with a halo of light and faint stars overhead. — Andrew Gilchrist, 15, said he woke his dad up at 03:00 to capture this shot of Girdle Ness Lighthouse

Martin Pirie A speckled starling peeks out from a round hollow in a weathered tree trunk, its dark feathers and yellow beak framed by rough bark. — Martin Pirie was out for a walk when he spotted this starling taking up residence in a nest site in Haddington

Niall Hammond A narrow woodland path is carpeted with bright pink fallen petals, winding beneath twisted trees that form a natural archway of branches. — Niall Hammond and his wife found an avenue of wind blown petals to shelter in when the rain came on during a walk at Kelburn Castle in Largs

Liz Troy Two white geese stand on a lakeside path, silhouetted against a glowing orange sunset reflecting across calm water and distant trees. — Liz Troy met a couple of inquisitive geese on a walk through Strathclyde Country Park

Melanie Wilde A tranquil sunset glows over a calm shoreline, with soft orange and blue clouds framing a dark, rounded island reflected in the still water. — Melanie Wilde captured the "calm before the storm" at Holy Isle, Lamlash Bay, on the Isle of Arran

Elena Reid A heron stands in shallow coastal water among rocky outcrops, with gentle waves and a distant rocky island on the horizon under a pale sky. — Elena Reid found this heron wading in Cellardyke Tidal Pool in Fife, with the Bass Rock in the background

Andy Bugeja A peaceful winter landscape with rolling snow-covered hills, scattered trees, and a warm golden sunset casting soft light across the scene. — Andy Bugeja woke up to this view of the Cluanie Dam in the Highlands after the worst of Storm Dave

Ian Knight A rust-covered metal sculpture shaped like a bicycle stands partially embedded in wet sand on a beach, with calm sea water and a clear blue sky in the background. — Ian Knight joked that "not even the Repair Shop" could save this bike on Lossiemouth west beach

Billy Darroch A calm sunset over a wide body of water, with the sun low on the horizon casting a golden reflection across the surface, silhouetted hills in the distance, and scattered clouds lit by warm orange and pink tones. — Billy Darroch observed this sunset from Greenock waterfront

Catriona Duggan A colorful display of spring flowers fills the foreground, with bare-branched trees and an ornate historic building with twin towers rising in the background under a clear blue sky. — Catriona Duggan ventured out in the afternoon sunshine and caught this view of Kelvingrove from the grounds of Glasgow University

Abigail Duffy A dramatic sunset reflects off a flooded grassy area, with a large metallic outdoor sculpture silhouetted on the left, nearby buildings and a church spire in the distance, and golden light breaking through dark clouds. — Abigail Duffy captured this stunning sunset from Coronation Park in Port Glasgow while on a dog walk

Joanna Gilpin A waterfront town at dusk, with calm water in the foreground reflecting warm lights from historic buildings along the shoreline. A church or clock tower rises above the clustered rooftops, while soft pink and grey clouds stretch across the evening sky. — Joanna Gilpin got up early to catch the sunrise in Dunoon

Andrew Findlay A curved roadside railing is decorated with colorful knitted hats and small crochet figures, forming a playful line along a quiet street. Brick houses and trees sit in the background, giving the scene a cosy village feel. — Andrew Findlay saw these Easter bonnets while visiting home in Canonbie, Dumfriesshire

Graham Broughton A tall stone monument rises above a historic cemetery, with statues and gravestones spread across a terraced hillside. The structure stands silhouetted against a partly cloudy sky, with greenery and paths visible below. — Graham Broughton took a walk to the Glasgow Necropolis to snap this image

Keith Geddes A skier in bright outdoor gear stands on a snowy slope beside a towering wall of ice, with deep blue sky overhead. The scene highlights the scale of the glacier and the stark contrast between smooth snow and layered ice. — Despite the warmer temperatures there is still some good skiing to be had in the Cairngorms, as Keith Geddes discovered

Charlie Hood An upward view inside a circular stone structure, with concentric rings lining the interior walls and a bright opening of daylight visible at the top, creating a tunnel-like effect. — Charlie Hood, from Helensburgh, took a peek inside the doocot at Dirleton Castle in East Lothian

Loreena Price A small brown-and-white weasel stands on a stone surface beside a mossy ledge, with a grey wall in the background. The animal is upright on its paws, facing the camera, and sharply detailed against the muted surroundings. — Loreena Price found this weasel stoating around in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire

Heather McLean A small fishing boat floats on calm water in the foreground, with a red buoy nearby. Snow-dusted mountains rise steeply behind, their upper slopes catching warm light under a soft, overcast sky. — Heather McLean came across this peaceful scene in Knoydart, across Loch Hourn

Hayley Davis A lone bare tree stands silhouetted against a night sky filled with stars and a soft green glow of aurora near the horizon. The surrounding landscape is dark, emphasizing the contrast between the glowing sky and the tree’s outline. — Hayley Davis saw a display of aurora borealis in Jedburgh

Jan Overmeer A wide, snow-covered hillside stretches into the distance beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. A solitary white building sits in the middle of the landscape, with rough ground and fence posts visible in the foreground. — Jan Overmeer saw a winter wonderland of tranquility at Ledgowan in Glen Carron

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