HUNDREDS of people across Scotland braved bitter conditions for the annual New Year's Day dip in the nation's coastal waters, rivers and lochs.
HUNDREDS of people across Scotland braved bitter conditions for the annual New Year's Day dip in the nation's coastal waters, rivers and lochs.
BRACING: Brave souls celebrate after completing the Loony Dook Swim in the chilly Forth, main picture and bottom right. Others raised money for charity across the UK, including at Rhu Marina, top and above; Loch Lomond, second from top; and London, bottom left. Pictures: Steve Cox, Martin Shields, EPA
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GERRY BRAIDEN
More than 1100 swimmers took part in the Loony Dook Swim in the chilly waters of the River Forth to raise tens of thousands of pounds for charities.
The Dookers, many dressed in costumes, were led through South Queensferry by a pipe band before taking to the cold river.
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