Up and down the Edinburgh coast line, many jumped headfirst in to the cold waves in a classic New Year’s Day tradition.
Here are some of the best pictures of the brave souls who took the dive.
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Here are some of the best pictures of the brave souls who took the dive.
7. Hannah, Josh, Rosie and Deborah
Hannah Graham, Josh McGregor, Rosie Graham and Deborah Dickinson from Edinburgh Photo: Andrew O'Brien
8. Portobello Beach
With all official Dooks being cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic people independently took to the bracing cold water at Portobello for a New Years Day dip. Photo: Andrew O'Brien
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