Alice Goodridge, from Newtonmore in the Highlands, has been braving the freezing waters near her home despite the severe conditions sweeping across the country.
The 33-year-old business owner has been outdoor swimming since taking on a challenge to cross the English Channel in 2010.
She attempts to take a dip every day throughout the year, and is currently having to first break up the thick ice using tools.
Take a look at these pictures of Alice braving the elements to do what she loves.
1. A helping hand
Al and Alice Goodridge, from Newtonmore, use a sledgehammer and an axe to create a channel in the ice in Loch Insh, in the Cairngorms National Park, for Alice to swim in. Photo: Jane Barlow
2. Taking the plunge
Alice Goodridge, from Newtonmore, plunges through a hole in the ice in Loch Insh, in the Cairngorms National Park. Photo: Jane Barlow
3. Easy does it
Alice says “you get a buzz and a high from just being in the cold water for a few minutes." Photo: Jane Barlow
4. Keeping her cool
Alice Goodridge plunges through a hole in the ice in Loch Insh, in the Cairngorms National Park. Photo: Jane Barlow