Edinburgh Loony Dook: Everything you need to know about the tradition, from start time to locations
By A Mystery Man Writer
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Each year hundreds of brave Scots begin New Year’s Day with a splash…followed by a shiver
Part of our Edinburgh retro series, this video looks back at historic pictures of Princes Street.
Part of our Edinburgh retro series, this video looks back at historic pictures of Princes Street.
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