The Isle of Skye in north-west Scotland is an island full of character, rugged mountains, towering cliffs and sleepy hamlets.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

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This is a chapel, not a castle, but it'd be fit for royalty ... Ben Nevis Scotland's highest mountain? Or simply dreaming of full Highlands immersion? This luxury eco-cabin offers three private ...

Beaches, Natural Wonders, Free, Parks and Gardens, Neighborhood/Area, Hiking, Recreation If you only had time to visit one part of the Scottish Highlands, let it be the Isle of Skye. Located on ...

The how and the why is ultimately irrelevant though with the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup the last, realistic, opportunity for Rangers to win silverware this season. Three Scottish Premiership teams ...

PA Images via Getty Images Crathie Kirk is located near Balmoral, Scotland Crathie Kirk is located near His Majesty's sprawling Balmoral estate. It's best known for being the regular place of ...

It is simply no exaggeration to state that we said goodbye to Scottish football royalty on Friday evening. Denis Law - known as ‘The King’ and ‘The Lawman’ - is one of the greatest players ...

In an ancient castle in the Scottish Highlands, entertainment icon Alan Cumming, the host and the producer, walks out in a new Scotland-inspired attire each time around. Starting off with the ...

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Images have revealed the devastating damage to a restaurant in East Kilbride after it burst into flames. Emergency crews swooped on Westwood Square in the town after being alerted to the huge inferno ...

TWO Scottish cities have been named among the 50 best to visit in the world by Time Out. The prestigious list, which includes cities around the globe, including London, Bangkok and New York ...