In South Queensferry, hundreds took to the pebbly beach as bagpipes played, with fancy dress costumes ranging from Santa hats to flamingo inflatables. Read more: Couple gets engaged at South Queensferry Loony DookOne couple even got engaged after taking the plunge in the chilly Firth of Forth. The Loony Dook tradition started in South Queensferry in the 1980s when a group of friends jokingly suggested it as a hangover cure. No fee is charged now for the Loony Dook, but participants are encouraged to donate to the RNLI. The Loony Dook 2024 in South Queensferry (Image: Peter Summers/Getty Images)The Loony Dook 2024 in South Queensferry (Image: Peter Summers/Getty Images)The Loony Dook 2024 in South Queensferry (Image: Peter Summers/Getty Images)The Loony Dook 2024 in South Queensferry (Image: Peter Summers / Getty Images)Gordon Fairbairn and Kitty Ellison get engaged at the Loony Dook in South Queensferry (Image: Ginny Sanderson)The Loony Dook 2024 in South Queensferry (Image: Peter Summers/Getty Images)New Year's Day 2024 Loony Dook at Helensburgh Marina (Image: Gordon Terris)New Year's Day 2024 Loony Dook at Helensburgh Marina (Image: Gordon Terris)New Year's Day 2024 Loony Dook at Helensburgh Marina (Image: Gordon Terris)New Year's Day 2024 Loony Dook at Helensburgh Marina (Image: Gordon Terris)

Source: The Herald January 02, 2024 10:18 UTC