Your pictures of Scotland: 30 October - 6 November

Stephen Kerr A weathered fishing boat lies tilted on its side beside a narrow tidal channel, with calm blue water in the foreground.Stephen Kerr
A ship blown aground by Storm Boelo was spotted by Stephen Kerr just in front of of the abandoned Big Idea museum at Irvine Harbour.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 30 October and 6 November.

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Malcolm Gillies A brightly coloured male Mandarin duck drinking from a pond.Malcolm Gillies
A Mandarin duck on the River Leven seeking shelter from the storm, captured by Malcolm Gillies.

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Aileen Craig A red deer stag with large branching antlers stands among tall grass at the edge of a woodland. Aileen Craig
Aileen Craig snapped this stag during golden hour at Bainloch Deer Park, Sandy Hills.
John Sartain A small brown nuthatch perches on a moss-covered tree branch in woodland.John Sartain
John Sartain spotted this nuthatch perched on a branch in Loch Lomond.
Ross Tetlow A panoramic view of a rugged mountain range under a partly cloudy blue sky.Ross Tetlow
Ross Tetlow took in the view while standing on top of Spidean Coire nan Clach.
Lorraine Sharkey The Northern Lights glow green above rooftops and chimneys beneath a clear, star-filled night sky.Lorraine Sharkey
Lorraine Sharkey was lucky enough to witness the glowing Northern Lights in Collieston, Aberdeenshire.
Peter Xu Sunlight shines through the trunk and branches of a sprawling mature oak tree in autumn.Peter Xu
Light filters through the trunk of the ancient Macbeth's Oak as sunset approaches, taken by Peter Xu.
Robbie Tulloch A marina filled with sailing boats sits under a cloudy night sky, with tall masts reflected in still, dark water.Robbie Tulloch
A calm Inverness marina captured by Robbie Tulloch.
Martin A small stone cottage stands beside a rocky beach beneath a dramatic sky, with a faint rainbow arching over a sunlit coastal headland.Martin
Martin caught this rainbow arching over the bothy he was staying in during his two-week trip to Scotland.
Allison Thorburn Ailsa Craig appears as a dark silhouette on the horizon at sunset, surrounded by calm sea and a glowing orange sky streaked with layers of cloud.Allison Thorburn
Allison Thorburn captured this spectacular sunset of Ailsa Craig's silhouette from Turnberry Beach.
Duncan Murdoch A red squirrel stands upright on its hind legs with a nut held in its mouth.Duncan Murdoch
Duncan Murdoch spotted this squirrel - who he believes also spotted him - while enjoying a nut at Morton Lochs, Tentsmuir.
Craig McCulloch The Forth Bridge stretches across calm water at sunset, silhouetted against a vivid orange and red sky.Craig McCulloch
Craig McCulloch snapped this incredible picture of the Forth Road Bridge while cycling to work.
Allison Wines A white-tailed eagle perches among the branches of a conifer tree.Allison Wines
A white tailed sea eagle sheltering from the rain on Mull, spotted by Allison Wines.
Alastair Nunn A wide landscape view of a rugged mountain range partially covered by low cloud and mist.Alastair Nunn
A sunny but misty Rannoch Moor taken by Alastair Nunn.
Alice Snow A town street at sunset beneath a dramatic sky filled with vivid red, orange and pink clouds.Alice Snow
Alice Snow was greeted with this fiery sunrise above Alness on her way to an early morning gym class.
Hazel Mackenzie A narrow country road curves through a wooded landscape towards a large stone viaduct with multiple arches.Hazel Mackenzie
A clear blue-sky day at the Nairn Viaduct in Inverness captured by Hazel Mackenzie.
Stephenie McCann A traditional red British telephone box stands beside a grassy roadside near a coastal inlet.Stephenie McCann
Stephenie McCann "took a wee trip to Plockton where the sun was shining" after a few days of rain.
Heather Tait A group of 10 black sheep with long, shaggy fleece and curved horns stand on a grassy hillside scattered with rocks.Heather Tait
A flock of Hebridean sheep in North Uist pause to inspect the photographer, Heather Tait.
Heidi Coltart A large deciduous tree with a dense canopy of vibrant orange and copper autumn leaves stands beside a calm loch.Heidi Coltart
Heidi Coltart snapped a picture of this autumnal view while out for a cycle in Fort William.
Ken Mortimer A seagull flies close to the camera with its wings fully outstretched against a bright blue sky dotted with white clouds.Ken Mortimer
A seagull swoops in for dinner, spotted by Ken Mortimer.
Peter Johnson A Highland landscape featuring a loch surrounded by mountains and forest.Peter Johnson
An autumn glow over Loch Doine at Halloween, taken by Peter Johnson.
Lorna Donaldson A sunlit parkland scene framed by overhanging tree branches and autumn leaves.Lorna Donaldson
A still day at Stirling golf course, captured by Lorna Donaldson.
Niall Hammond A towering beech hedge in autumn colours lines one side of a narrow country road.Niall Hammond
Niall Hammond stopped to admire Meikleour Beech Hedge on his drive to Perth. The hedge is recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest and longest.
Christl Holt A pine marten stands on a wooden deck beside a river or loch, looking directly towards the camera.Christl Holt
A cheeky pine marten collecting its daily egg in Plockton, by Christl Holt.
Sheila Tough A sweeping view across a forested Highland landscape, seen from an elevated vantage point.Sheila Tough
One of Sheila Tough's favourite views, Uath Lochans from Farleitter Crag.