Thousands of people took part in the annual Loony Dook tradition on New Year’s Day ... dressed up in a tutu with bauble earrings for the cold water dip. Mrs Essentia said: “It was snowing ...

Across the country, hardy souls marked the arrival of 2025 by braving freezing waters in ‘Loony Dook’ celebrations ... who dressed up in a tutu with bauble earrings for the event.

While some Scottish New Year traditions have been centuries in the making, the Loony Dook dates back to 1986 when a few locals decided to plunge into the icy waters of the Firth of Forth ...