Hundreds of swimmers kicked off the New Year with a frigid plunge into the Firth of Forth during the annual Loony Dook in South Queensferry.
The tradition, named after the Scots word “dook,” meaning dip or plunge, dates back to 1 January 1987, when a group of friends braved the icy waters as a quirky hangover remedy.
Despite snow blanketing the central belt shortly before the event began at 1:30 PM, the freezing temperatures didn’t discourage the enthusiastic participants. Many arrived in colourful fancy dress, parading through South Queensferry High Street before diving into the icy waters.
