At South Queensferry in Scotland, the annual Loony Dook saw many immerse themselves in the chilly waters of the Firth of Forth in the shadow of its famous bridges.

placeholder image — At South Queensferry in Scotland, the annual Loony Dook saw many immerse themselves in the chilly waters of the Firth of Forth in the shadow of its famous bridges.

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Published 1st Jan 2025, 15:26 GMT

Updated 1st Jan 2025, 15:55 GMT

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Dog walkers braved the elements at Barry Island while at Tynemouth Longsands surfers and swimmers were out in numbers.

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Dog walkers braved the elements at Barry Island while at Tynemouth Longsands surfers and swimmers were out in numbers.

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