HUNDREDS of brave souls took the plunge and began 2024 with a dip in the chilly waters of the Forth.

Traditional Loony Dooks were held on beaches at Cockenzie, Dunbar, Longniddry and North Berwick today to herald the new year.

GALLERY: COCKENZIE LOONY DOOKERS MAKE A SPLASH

The weather was bright and sunny but the waters were still crazily cold.

Here is our gallery from the North Berwick Dook on the town's West Beach today. All images: Alan Wilson.