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Loony Dook 2026 (South Queensferry)

Hundreds of brave souls have started their New Year's Day with a bracing plunge into the Firth of Forth as part of the annual 'Loony Dook'. It is the 40th time the event has taken place at South Queensferry, with many participants wearing colourful fancy dress as they raced into the water. The dook, a Scots word meaning to dip or plunge, began on 1 January 1987 when a group of friends went for a swim in the icy water as a hangover cure. This year conditions were particularly challenging, with temperatures as low as -2C, as cold Arctic air sweeps across the UK. However the biting chill did not stand in the way of the Loony Dook fun, with Scots of all ages taking part. Some chose sensible swimwear, others took a more colourful approach with onesies, tartan skirts, ponchos and denim shorts. One couple even chose to take the plunge in wedding attire.