Loony Dookers in the Forth - Helensburgh pics: Colin Mearns (Image: pa)
Brave swimmers took to the waters of the Forth and Clyde rivers for the annual New Year's Day dip.
Despite single-digit temperatures, bands of hardy souls were all smiles as they took part in the annual 'Loony Dook' at South Queensferry and an event at the Rhu Marina in Helensburgh.
Colourful costumes and swimsuits were the order of the day as the intrepid dippers welcomed in the New Year with a splash.
Here's a selection of pics from today's festivities:
Loony Dookers brave the chill
Do you make a habit of this?
Hitting the water
Having a ball
Time to come forth
In the Clyde at Rhu
Rhu the chill
Making waves
Jumping off
No regrets
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