In pictures: Scotland snoozes under blanket of snow

After being blighted by heavy rain and wind during five significant storms in recent months, many parts of Scotland now look peaceful under a bright blanket of snow.

Many parts of the country, particularly north western and central areas, saw snow showers overnight and forecasters said conditions could continue until 20:00 on Thursday.

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Image caption, Tracey Abson captured the snow mid-swirl in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

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Image caption, Muddy Paws braved an early morning walk to capture the National Monument of Scotland in Edinburgh

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Image caption, Wee Sconie's garden furniture is perhaps not quite spring-ready in Balerno, Midlothian

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Image caption, Patterdale terrier Lottie thoroughly enjoyed playing camouflage in the snow in Dunblane

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Image caption, Another wintry walk in Dundee - captured by the appropriately named Wellies full of water

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Image caption, Vicky A spotted a tuft of snowdrops in Lasswade, Midlothian

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Image caption, A somewhat unsettling snowman in Motherwell, taken by Yvonne Abson

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Image caption, Lisa@Lethen found a clump of hair ice in Nairn in the Highlands

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Image caption, Pia in Perth captured tiny flakes of snow dotted in this red squirrel's tail

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Image caption, Woodside in Perth and Kinross captured by Weather Watcher Lara

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Image caption, Cambus Booler shot this snowy scene in Alloa, Clackmannanshire
Image caption, Fraser Marriot spotted a robin enjoying the snow in Dunbar