Here come the loony dookers

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 in…

New Year Loony Dook at South Queensferry, Scotland, UK

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Portobello The Edinburgh Reporter

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