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Your Scotland Photos: 27 Feb - 6 Mar Highlights

A curated selection of photographs from Scotland taken between 27 February and 6 March, showcasing wildlife, landscapes, and local events, with contributors sharing their experiences and images from across the country.

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Robin Gladstone A black‑and‑white scene showing a long wooden pier stretching diagonally into calm, misty water. The sky is cloudy and blurred, and a single navigation marker stands alone in the distance.

Your Pictures of Scotland: 27 February - 6 March

A selection of photographs of Scotland submitted between 27 February and 6 March is presented here.

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Jack Murray-Bird spotted this Kingfisher hiding in the trees at Figgate Park in Edinburgh.

Jack Murray-Bird A kingfisher with bright blue and orange plumage perched on a narrow branch. The background is softly blurred with green and brown tones.
Jack Murray-Bird spotted this Kingfisher hiding in the trees at Figgate park in Edinburgh.

Jacki Gordon from Glasgow shared a close-up image of a blackbird.

Jacki Gordon A dark-plumed bird is captured in profile, its yellow beak and eye ring glowing vividly against an entirely black background.
Jacki Gordon from Glasgow shared this close-up of a blackbird.

Chris Hutchison observed a bat flying alone in Motherwell.

Chris Hutchison A solitary bat is captured mid‑flight with wings spread wide against a clear blue sky.
Chris Hutchison spotted a bat flying solo in Motherwell.

David Strachan captured a tranquil scene at Loch Venachar, Stirling.

David Strachan A still lake perfectly reflecting the surrounding mountains, clouds, and sky. A leafless tree stands on the left edge of the frame beside the water.
David Strachan snapped this calm image at Loch Venachar, Stirling.

Linda Bolt from St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire, shared a photo of her 14-year-old Shetland sheepdog, Charlie, on "his rock" at Glen Esk, Angus. She said:

"Charlie loves his adventures to Glen Esk, our Happy Place."
Linda Bolt A long-haired dog wearing a harness stands on a big rock above a broad valley, with scattered snow on the ground and mountain peaks stretching into the distance under a bright blue sky.
Linda Bolt from St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire, shared this photo of her 14-year-old Shetland sheepdog Charlie on "his rock" at Glen Esk, Angus. She said: "Charlie loves his adventures to Glen Esk, our Happy Place."

Nigel Heath from East Kilbride was fortunate to photograph a newborn calf in Westray, Orkney. He commented:

"It is minutes old - pictured with its proud mother."
Nigel Heath A cow stands over a just-born calf, gently licking its head. The calf lies on thick straw bedding, still wet and curled up, with barn walls and equipment visible in the background.
Nigel Heath from East Kilbride was lucky to capture this new born calf in Westray, Orkney. "It is minutes old - pictured with its proud mother," he said.

Andrew McIntosh shared an image taken from his front garden in Ratho, Edinburgh. He noted:

"It was a rare clear evening at this time of year and I couldn't resist setting up the camera."
Andrew McIntosh The full Moon appears centred in the frame, with its surface features—craters and grey lunar maria—clearly visible against a stark black background.
Andrew McIntosh shared this image taken from his front garden in Ratho, Edinburgh. He said: "It was a rare clear evening at this time of year and I couldn't resist setting up the camera."

Rosie McGeachan enjoyed the Chinese New Year celebrations in Glasgow city centre.

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Rosie McGeachan Two brightly coloured lion dance costumes—one white with red accents and one yellow—are raised on platforms during a street performance, with long red banners hanging from each. A crowd lines the street watching the display.
Rosie McGeachan enjoyed Chinese New Year celebrations in Glasgow city centre.

Julie Kornhammer observed a beautiful display of purple crocuses in bloom at Nungate Bridge in Haddington.

Julie Kornhammer A field filled with purple crocus flowers in early bloom, with an old stone bridge featuring several arches in the background and a few buildings and leafless trees behind it.
Julie Kornhammer spotted a beautiful spread of purple crocuses in bloom at Nungate bridge in Haddington.

Andrew Briggs took a sightseeing trip to Harris and Lewis. He said:

"I'd actually gone looking for eagles, but had no joy. This however made it worthwhile."
Andrew Briggs A grey heron stands in shallow blue water near dark, rocky shoreline vegetation, facing to the right with its long legs partially submerged.
Andrew Briggs enjoyed a sightseeing trip to Harris and Lewis. He said: "I'd actually gone looking for eagles, but had no joy. This however made it worthwhile."

Regular contributor Victor Tregubov shared an image of the Wee Hoose on Loch Shin, Lairg.

Victor Tregubov A small island sits in a mist-covered lake, holding a leafless tree and a tiny white hut. Both the tree and hut are reflected faintly in the still water.
Regular contributor Victor Tregubov shared this image of the Wee Hoose on Loch Shin, Lairg.

Karyn Don from Bishopton spotted an animated swan in Barshaw Park, Paisley.

Karyn Don A white swan rises from the water with wings fully outstretched, surrounded by other swans swimming on a sunlit lake.
Karyn Don from Bishopton spotted this animated swan in Barshaw Park, Paisley.

Emma Legge captured a "crow corner" during a walk near Musselburgh.

Emma Legge Dozens of black birds perch on a line of wooden fence posts in a grassy coastal field, with the sea and several distant ships visible on the horizon.
Emma Legge captured this "crow corner" during a walk near Musselburgh

Lynn Clydesdale submitted a photograph taken by her cousin Doreen while on holiday in Glencoe.

Lynn Clydesdale A shaggy highland cow with long curved horns stands beside large rocks in a frosty field, with tall hills rising behind it under a cloudy sky.
Lynn Clydesdale submitted this image, taken by her cousin Doreen while on holiday in Glencoe.

Sophie Blanchard shared a shot of the first spring sunrise in Kirkwall.

Sophie Blanchard A vivid sunset casts orange and pink reflections across a calm body of water, with a town skyline— including tall chimneys and a central tower— silhouetted against the sky.
Sophie Blanchard shared this shot of the first Spring sunrise in Kirkwall.

Elaine Morrison photographed her parents enjoying the view of the bandstand at Magdalen Green in Dundee.

Elaine Morrison A wide grassy park on a sunny day, with two people sitting on a black bench facing away from the camera. In the distance stands an ornate bandstand and a large body of water. Daffodils bloom near the bench, and the sky is clear and bright.
Elaine Morrison snapped this image of her parents enjoying the view of the bandstand at Magdalen Green in Dundee.

Graham Christie captured the view overlooking Loch Achtriochtan, near Glencoe.

Graham Christie A broad valley surrounded by steep, golden‑brown mountains. A river runs along the left side, and grassy land stretches to the right. The sky is partly cloudy with sunlight casting warm tones across the scene.
Graham Christie captured the view overlooking Loch Achtriochtan, near Glencoe.

William Warnock shared an action shot from a snowboarding session in the Cairngorms. He said:

"So far this year is on track to be the best snow season for a several years. Who needs to go abroad when you can snowboard right here in Scotland."
William Warnock A person on a snowboard performing a jump over a wooden snow fence on a snowy slope. The sky above is bright with scattered clouds, and the hillside is partially covered in snow.
William Warnock shared this action shot from a snowboarding session in the Cairngorms. He said: "So far this year is on track to be the best snow season for a several years. Who needs to go abroad when you can snowboard right here in Scotland."

Glenys Norquay participated in a "toad patrol" in Edinburgh. She explained:

"It's toad migration season, when toads leave their winter homes and try to get back to their ancestral ponds for breeding. Toad patrol volunteers from the Lothian Amphibian & Reptile Group help them safely navigate some of the dangerous obstacles - busy roads, high kerbs, drains - in their way."
Glenys Norquay A close, detailed view of a toad with textured, bumpy skin. The toad is lit from the side, creating warm highlights against a dark background.
Glenys Norquay joined a "toad patrol" in Edinburgh. She said: "It's toad migration season, when toads leave their winter homes and try to get back to their ancestral ponds for breeding. Toad patrol volunteers from the Lothian Amphibian & Reptile Group help them safely navigate some of the dangerous obstacles - busy roads, high kerbs, drains - in their way."

John McGowan and Alison Cunningham observed a line of stags on a hilltop in Strathvaich in the Highlands.

John McGowan & Alison Cunningham A row of deer standing in silhouette along the top of a ridge under a clear blue sky. The ground is covered in short brown vegetation, and the animals are evenly spaced across the horizon.
John McGowan and Alison Cunningham spotted this line of stags on a hilltop in Strathvaich in the Highlands.

Walter Baxter captured a ewe and her lamb enjoying the sunshine in Lamberton in the Scottish Borders.

Walter Baxter A sheep lying on green grass with a small lamb curled up closely beside it. The sheep has a red marking on its wool. The background shows more grassy pasture in bright daylight.
Walter Baxter captured a ewe and her lamb enjoying the sunshine in Lamberton in the Scottish Borders.

Monica Riden photographed geese flying in formation at Wig Bay, Stranraer after spending the winter on the shores of Loch Ryan.

Monica Riden A flock of dark‑feathered geese flying across the sky in a loose formation. The birds have outstretched wings and are set against a backdrop of soft clouds.
Monica Riden photographed geese flying in formation at Wig Bay, Stranraer after spending the winter on the shores of Loch Ryan.

Caroline McCabe shared an image taken by her husband Kevin while she fed a robin at the River Almond in Perth.

Caroline McCabe A small robin with open wings and an orange breast descending toward an outstretched hand holding food. The background is filled with branches and soft natural light.
Caroline McCabe shared this image, taken by her husband Kevin, while she fed a robin at the River Almond in Perth.

Isla Anderson photographed one of her hens investigating crocuses in Foveran, Aberdeenshire.

Isla Anderson A brown hen walking through a grassy field dotted with purple crocus flowers. A fence and trees stand in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky.
And Isla Anderson photographed one of her hens investigating the crocuses in Foveran, Aberdeenshire.

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