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Best pictures as Broughty Ferry dookers plunge into 2023

The Broughty Ferry dook. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
The Broughty Ferry dook. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.

Daring Broughty Ferry dookers have welcomed in the New Year with a dip in the chilly waters of the Tay.

The annual New Year’s Day plunge took place at mid-day on Sunday, with locals braving near freezing temperatures donned in colourful swimwear.

The tradition dates back over 130 years.

Many took the opportunity to raise cash for Broughty Ferry RNLI, with around £4,000 raised ahead of the event.

The lifesavers were also on hand at the dook to make sure those taking part were safe, while some of the volunteers braved the waters themselves.

Check out the best pictures captured by our photographer Kim Cessford below.

Locals prepare for the icy water. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Audrey Seivwright and Julie Robertson keeping warm ahead of their dip. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Kiegan Taylor (left), Jamie Neave, Josh Forrest, Lucas Milne and Leo Wightman of Ferry Athletic Yellows. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Many donned fancy dress. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Marion and Sarah Murdoch joined Lorraine and Jodie Hutton. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Main raised funds in aid of Broughty Ferry lifeboat station. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Large crowds line to harbour to watch. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Brave dookers enter the chilly water. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Smiles after the challenge is complete. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Joyce McIntosh (Life President of YeAABA) happy after her 43rd dook. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Broughty Ferry New Year Dook 2023
Lindsey Brown after the dook. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Broughty Ferry New Year Dook 2023
Locals enjoyed the experience despite the chilly waters. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Broughty Ferry New Year Dook 2023
Local head back to the harbour to dry off. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Mark, Eva and Megan Don. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Broughty Ferry New Year Dook 2023
Courier News – Dundee – CR0040391 – Alasdair Clark story: Pictures and video of Broughty Ferry loony dook. Picture shows: brave dookers in the water, Broughty Ferry Harbour, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, 01st January 2023. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Broughty Ferry New Year Dook 2023
Early wild swimmers were already coming out as the rest were still to get in the water. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Broughty Ferry New Year Dook 2023
The Dundee United Community Trust team. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Broughty Ferry New Year Dook 2023
Joanne MacPherson and Alex Doyle. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
Off duty members of the RNLI and supporters took part. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.

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