Harris Miller-Saleem The word Edinburgh lit up on a big sign with a ferris wheel and another fairground attraction at either side. The photo was taken at night.Harris Miller-Saleem

Harris Miller-Saleem took this shot of the Edinburgh Christmas Market

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 5 and 12 December.

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John McGuinness A robin photographed in mid-air as it picks at a pine cone suspended from a treeJohn McGuinness

John McGuinness said: “My cheeky wee pal having a feed in my garden in Cumbernauld taken from my back door – managed to capture his spreading wings.”

Jez Campbell A very dark picture of a mountain surrounded by cloudsJez Campbell

Jez Campbell took this dramatic shot on the Cuillin Ridge, Skye.

Pam Gordon An adult Clydesdale horse stands in a field at sunrise, with two younger horses in the background.Pam Gordon

Pam Gordon captured this shot of the Clydesdale horses at Spey Bay in Fochabers, Moray. She said: “Harmony in foreground with two younger Clydesdales on the skyline as the sun comes up on the crisp frosty morning.”

Alan Butterfield A blue and orange sky reflected in the water at at a beachAlan Butterfield

Alan Butterfield sent us this photo of Lossiemouth West Beach. He said: “A beautiful big sky reflected in the wet sand at low tide and, best of all, I had it all to myself.”

Neil Moir A red-brick church spire with the moon seen directly above it. Neil Moir

Neil Moir said: “The Triple Kirks spire drew my eye straight to the moon perched at its peak on a chilly but bright day in Aberdeen.”

Lavanya Kashyap A mountain bathed in red light from the sunsetLavanya Kashyap

Lavanya Kashyap took this photo of the warm sunset light falling across the rugged cliffs of The Storr on the Isle of Skye.

Gerry Doherty A stag stands in the forground looking off to the side. A snow-topped mountain and blue sky are in the background Gerry Doherty

Gerry Doherty took this picture of “a magnificent stag in Glencoe early morning with a snow-topped Bauchaille in the background.”

Emma Swift St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh at night. The cathedral is bathed in golden light and appears to be suspended in mid-air due to way the photo was takenEmma Swift

Emma Swift said: “I’m lucky enough to walk past St Giles every day on my way to and from work and love the way the spire looks as though its suspended in the darkness!”

Sam Bilner A nigh view of Ullapoool Harbour with lights reflected in the water. A ferry is berthed to the left of the picture. Sam Bilner

Sam Bilner took this photo of a Christmasy Ullapool at night with Calmac’s Loch Seaforth berthed.”

Ryan Cuthbert A snow-capped mountain with a body of water in the foregroundRyan Cuthbert

Ryan Cuthbert said: “This was taken near Culra bothy with Ben Alder in the distance draped in clouds.”

Colin Leslie A forest with light shining through the mist and red and brown leaves on the groundColin Leslie

Colin Leslie said: “Here’s an image taken in Cawdor Woods, Nairnshire, showing the last of the autumn colours in the mist.”

Kevin Hamill A large tower taken from a drone. The tower is lit up in green and redKevin Hamill

Kevin Hamill took this drone shot of the National Wallace Monument in Stirling dressed in festive colours.

Victor Tregubov Loch Lomond with the sky reflected in the water. Two small fishing boats are in the water and hills are in the background.Victor Tregubov

Victor Tregubov took this photo of Loch Lomond before the sunrise.

Kieran Borland A smiling golden retriever wearing a Christmas hat sits in front of a Christmas tree. He appears to be a very good boy.Kieran Borland

Kieran Borland sent us this photo of “my boy Chuck, getting into the festive spirit”.

Michael O'Kane A black and white photo of a church in the middle ground, with hills in the background and trees in the foreground.Michael O’Kane

Michael O’Kane took this photo of Dron Church near Bridge of Earn.

Alan Butterfield A harbour with a red, orange and purple skyAlan Butterfield

Alan Butterfield said: “Here’s a picture I took at Lossiemouth just as the sun was setting. I think it looks like the sky is on fire!”

Gillian Taylor A greyhound runs across wet sand on a beach with the sun setting in the backgroundGillian Taylor

Gillian Taylor took this photo of her rescue greyhound Ollie “loving life on Montrose Beach.”

Hugh Griffin A baby squirrel clinging to a black flue protruding from a white wallHugh Griffin

Hugh Griffin from Livingston took this photo of a baby squirrel on the flue of his gas boiler. He said: “Not sure why it would be there, perhaps to keep warm on a very cold morning.”

Jacqueline Shaw A mountain with wisps of cloud near the top. The mountain is reflected in the water. Jacqueline Shaw

Jacqueline Shaw took this dramatic shot of Ben Resipole, Acharacle.

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