The temperature may have been just above freezing and the water icy cold but that didn’t stop hundreds of mad-cap Fifers going for a New Year’s Day dip in the Firth of Forth.
The first Loony Dook of the day took place at 10am at East Sands in St Andrews, while the annual Limekilns Breakfast Dip began at 11am.
In Kirkcaldy, the soakings started at noon at Seafield Beach, while at the same time, a little further along the coast, Kinghorn RNLI’s Golden Loony Dook took place.Post by Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat.Many dookers donned traditional swimwear, while others opted for more flamboyant swimming attire, such as superhero costumes, Flintstones outfits and colourful onesies.
Some took part in the dooks for charity, while others braved the freezing temperatures just for fun.
The Limekilns event saw hundreds of locals jump into the River Forth in aid of Fife Young Carers.
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Approximately 800 spectators turned up to watch the dook which is now in its ninth year.
A raffle also took place on the day, with a holiday voucher donated by Canvas Holidays.
Other local companies helped out, with a marquee supplied by Bridgeview Joinery and catering laid on by The Ship Inn.
Kirkcaldy’s Loony Dook saw a high number of Langtonians join in the freezing festivities, with the majority wearing fancy dress.
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Local lady Joyce Hankin and her friends dressed up as characters from The Flintstones in aid of Betsy’s Fund for Guide Dogs.
Carer Joyce and her partner Diane, a former nurse, aim to raise £6,000 for the charity Guide Dogs.
Speaking after her dook, Joyce said: “We’ve already collected about £2,000 for the charity and I would like to thank everyone who has donated so far for their generosity.”
Joyce and Diane are holding a further fundraising event for Guide Dogs at Beveridge Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy, on March 7.