Hundreds of hardy Scots brave the icy water throughout the country during annual New Year’s Day Loony Dook

CHILL-seekers grin and brrrr it as they plunge into icy waters for a New Year’s Day dip.

Across the country, punters are celebrating the big day with a splash by braving the icy depths.

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Revellers welcome in 2025 in South Queensferry. Credit: Tom Farmer.[/caption]

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A man in his tartan kilt splashes around in the sea. Credit: Tom Farmer[/caption]

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Brave souls take a dip in the cold sea at Portobello, Edinburgh. Credit: Greg MacVean.[/caption]

Swimmers wore tartan bikinis and kilts for the barmy tradition.

Hundreds of hardy souls in fancy dress cheered in the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry for the annual Loony Dook.

One woman draped in tartan clutched a 2025 sign as she splashed around in the chilly sea near Edinburgh.

Another wore a pink feather boa and specially designed Dook lampshade on her head.

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Groups took part in the event at Stonehaven. Credit: Derek Ironside.[/caption]

Meanwhile, dippers bombed into the bay of the Firth of Clyde in Helensburgh, Argyll.

At Portobello beach, around two hundred hardy Scots stepped into the New Year with a chilly dip – one couple were accompanied by their dog for their dip.

Another wore a Hawaiian skirt with a floral garland.
Similar scenes unfolded across Scotland, with popular dooking spots including St Andrews.

Elsewhere, dozens charged into the water at Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.

The Loony Dook is an annual event which dates back to 1986 when it was jokingly suggested as a cure for Hogmanay hangovers.

Now, nearly 40 years later, it has become a full-blown tradition for many Scots.