Thousands gathered on the beach at Portobello to watch or take part in the unofficial Loony Dook – the best way to ward off any hit of excess from Hogmanay.

Young and old took a run for it into the sea, perhaps made a little easier by the fact that the weather was bright and sunny, but there were a few who turned back at the water’s edge.

Loony Dook Portobello 1 January 2024
Ali. Loony Dook Portobello. © 2024 Martin McAdam
Loony Dook Portobello 2024
Loony Dook Portobello 2024
Mikayla and Luke from Dublin and Yorkshire. Loony Dook Portobello. © 2024 Martin McAdam
Loony Dook Portobello 2024
Emma. Loony Dook Portobello. © 2024 Martin McAdam
Loony Dook Portobello 2024
Loony Dook Portobello 2024
River (9). Loony Dook Portobello. © 2024 Martin McAdam
Amanda. Loony Dook Portobello. © 2024 Martin McAdam
Loony Dook Portobello 2024
James. Loony Dook Portobello. © 2024 Martin McAdam
Loony Dook Portobello 2024
Melissa from Australia. Loony Dook Portobello. © 2024 Martin McAdam
Caroline and Sarah. Loony Dook Portobello. © 2024 Martin McAdam
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