Hundreds of hardy Broughty Ferry dookers stripped off and took to the waters of the River Tay to welcome in 2025.
The annual New Year’s Day plunge took place at the Ferry harbour on Wednesday, with locals braving the chilling temperatures donned in colourful swimwear.
The tradition dates back to 1891, where the fishing communities of Broughty Ferry would gather to herald in the New Year, and now boasts being one of the biggest in Scotland.
Many participants often raise money for a charitable cause and over the years thousands have been raised for the Broughty Ferry RNLI.
Our photographer Steve MacDougall was there to capture the best moments from the 2025 Broughty Ferry Dook.
Helper/volunteers Heather Miller (left) and Sandra Dowie (right). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Pirates, Caroline McAuley (left) and Jacqui Stephenson (right) from Dundee. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Raising money for the local RNLI Lifeboat is Callidh Smith from Monifieth. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Odin Hamilton (aged 6). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Irene Shearer (7th Scout Group, Dundee). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
He’ll be there for you… Fraser Forbes (from Monifieth). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Stephen Letford as Batman from Stirling. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Sheanne Mulholland with son Felix (aged 7). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Craig Buchanan and Aaron Smith. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Donnie Clark (from Broughty Ferry) and Willie Duff (right, from Falkland). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Piper Sam Brass (High School of Dundee Pipe Band). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Fiona Brown (President of Ye Amphibious Ancients Bathing Association). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
In they go! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Shocked faces as they brave the cold! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Some swimmers climb out by the pier. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Some enjoying it more than others! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Spectators gather to watch. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Nippy! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Hold my glasses! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The RNLI provide safety support. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Crowds gather to watch the dookers. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Spectators wrapped up warm watch the dookers. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Splashing in the cold! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Dookers enjoy the refreshing water! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
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Best pictures as brave Broughty Ferry dookers plunge into 2025
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