DESPITE the horrendous weather over the past few weeks, Scots have taken great pride in the snowy landscapes that have resulted.
With brief respites from the rain, came fantastic views of snow-laden mountaintops and icy valleys, and people didn't hesitate to grab some stunning shots.
READ MORE: Weather: Further yellow warnings for much of Scotland
Here are some of our favourites at The National's newsdesk:
I've seen worse views from a @ScotRail train... pic.twitter.com/FWEPwHCiWQ
— Andrew Bolton (@apbolton) February 23, 2020
Scotland + sunshine + snow + an overexcited daschund ( he’s getting ready for being #picketingpercy later in the week #UCUstrikesback ) #ochils pic.twitter.com/pLIM4uqxKH
— imogenmurray (@imogenmurray9) February 23, 2020
Glen Clunie from half way up the hike to Càrn Aosda. Turned back here due to high winds #Cairngorms #NationalPark #snow #Scotland pic.twitter.com/NxIgbnQGlB
— Alastair Schouten 🏴🇪🇺 (@AlasSchouten) February 23, 2020
Sunshine and snow showers on the West Highland Line yesterday. Awesome trip to Mallaig! @FWHLines @ScotRail pic.twitter.com/BMMI86QsVF
— Hector Munro (@SirHectorMunro) February 23, 2020
📢❄️ ICYMI: Our #WestHighlandLine gets most of the attention, but the #HighlandMainLine is equally impressive, especially when it's covered in snow. @VisitScotland @FWHLines @hmlcrp pic.twitter.com/ltwLkwGMz5
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) February 21, 2020
#StormEllen eh what storm ? East coast Scotland Sun is out West Coast where I left ,wet & windy 💨☔️☀️#ScotRail #daytrip pic.twitter.com/8nKjnb5M0S
— Alsevents&weddings (@alseventswedd) February 22, 2020
The mister and his mates mountain biking in Glentress, Scotland today. Amazing scenery 😍. #onemoredayofpeacetogo #snow pic.twitter.com/atbl7L1OSl
— 🦒 (@Gee__raff) February 23, 2020
#Winter is back in #Scotland. Again! Awesome but tough conditions on Beinn Challuim today #landscape #photography #mountains #munro #snow #highlands @VisitScotland @ScotsMagazine pic.twitter.com/g8HFvSkbPF
— ARImages (@HammyPics) February 23, 2020
An easy ride to the shops for the #sundaypapers #atv #snow #sportingestate #scotland #february2020 #fortheloveofcountrysports pic.twitter.com/ekGFsDc7dK
— Linda Mellor (@LindaMellor) February 23, 2020
Incoming #snow looking west along #LochTummel #QueensView..... then the sun came out #HighlandPerthshire #Scotland @LensAreLive @StormHour @ThePhotoHour @SnowHour @VisitScotland pic.twitter.com/pYX0l0WfEw
— a.wot (@a_wot77) February 23, 2020
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