Loony Dook: 1,000 people brave chilly waters to take part in charity event
MORE than 1,000 people have braved the chilly waters of the Firth of Forth to take part in a traditional New Year’s Day dip.
More than 1,000 people took part in a traditional New Year’s Day dip
Some 1,100 participants – many in fancy dress – took part in the annual Loony Dook at South Queensferry, near Edinburgh.
The sell-out event began with a parade along the town’s High Street before the hardy participants plunged into the water in the shadow of the Forth Bridges.
Many of the participants were in fancy dress
The sell-out event began with a parade along the town’s High Street
Among those taking part in the charity event this year were Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood, the directors of Underbelly, the organisers of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations.
Organisers confirmed that people from 21 countries took part in the icy dip, raising money for a large variety of charities in the process.
In a joint statement, Mr Wood and Mr Bartlam said: “What better way to clear those foggy heads from the night before than a swift dip in freezing cold water?”