Readers pictures of cherry blossom across Falkirk district

In Japan, it is customary to hold feasts or parties under cherry blossom trees but in Scotland we prefer to just enjoy the beautiful view.

The most likely time to reach peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April, although climate change is definitely having an impact.

Whenever they bloom we like to sit back and enjoy the few weeks when they are giving us such wonderful views.

Thanks to all our readers who sent in these photographs captured across the district and further afield.

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