In pictures: 7 signs that prove spring has sprung in Scotland

Scotland's winter has dragged on for months. We've survived torrential downpours, blizzard conditions, freezing temperatures and of course, the Beast from the East.

There's always that one guy who goes taps-aff as soon the sun comes out.

Us Scots are in desperate need of some vitamin C, and with spring just around the corner, there are always a few keen beans who are prone to get a bit over excited at the sight of sunshine - and who can blame them?

Here are 7 sights that’ll make you realise spring has most certainly sprung in Scotland.