Hundreds brave freezing Firth of Forth in 2026 Loony Dook plunge
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Key Points:
- Hundreds participated in the 40th annual 'Loony Dook' New Year's Day plunge into the icy Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, many wearing colorful fancy dress.
- The event, which started in 1987 as a hangover cure, saw participants braving temperatures as low as -2C amid a cold Arctic air outbreak in the UK.
- The Met Office has issued yellow and amber snow alerts for much of Scotland, forecasting blizzard conditions and up to 20cm of snow in several regions over the weekend.
- Despite the harsh weather, people of all ages joined the plunge, with some wearing traditional swimwear and others opting for creative outfits like onesies, tartan skirts, and even
