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Broughty Ferry dook attracts thousands for day of celebration

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Over 100 brave swimmers raced into the Tay on Sunday morning as part of a historic Dundee tradition.

People travelled from far and wide to take part in the Broughty Ferry dook on Sunday afternoon, seeing in the New Year with a splash.

Thousands turned out for a packed day of entertainment and attractions culminating in the main event – a dash into the icy January water.

The traditional dook was one of the biggest yet, thanks to a day full of performances from a range of local groups.

Events got under way from 11am with music, a carnival, highland dancers and twirlers.

Participants as young as eight and as old as 78 took part in the dook, which dates back to 1891.

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Records from the Ye Amphibious Ancients Bathing Association (YeAABA), the organisers of the event, show January 1 was treated as a special day for the community to celebrate the new year together.

The dook has never been cancelled no matter the weather, even in 1989 when ice had to be smashed with pick axes to allow swimmers into the water.

It is the largest event of its kind in Scotland and raises valuable donations for a host of different charities as most dookers raise sponsorship money by taking part.

In photos: YeAABA dabba Broughty Ferry dook!