Around Scotland in five pictures

A SELECTION of photographs taken from across the country by our readers, including a curious Highland cow, snow covering the Torridan mountains and the beautiful Loch Turret.

Little Al the highland cow licks the snow off his nose. Picture: Rosie O'Brien

• Little Al the highland cow was photographed licking snow off his nose by reader Rosie O’Brien.

• A shot taken on Christmas day at loch turret Crieff of the snow covered hills and the reservoir taken by John Ireland.

• The beautiful Ben Ledi taken from Loch Lubnaig, near Callander, by David Hughes.

• Picture taken by Graeme Murray showing Dunnottar Castle, high on cliff side, overlooking the North Sea.

• A view across Loch Leven from North Ballachulish in a photo taken during a short break away by George Neilson.