The Hogmanay tradition called the Loony Dook takes place in South Queensferry, Scotland.
The Loony Dook is a costumed New Year's Day dip in the cold waters of the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry. Participants often wear humorous costumes and parade through the town before entering the water. The event is associated with Edinburgh's wider Hogmanay season, although South Queensferry is a separate town west of Edinburgh's city center.
The word “dook” is a Scots form related to “duck” or “dip.” The tradition began in 1986 as a playful event among friends and developed into a large public spectacle. Participation and arrangements have changed over time, particularly when organizers introduce registration, safety, or crowd-management limits.
The Loony Dook is sometimes incorrectly identified as an Edinburgh city-center event because it is promoted alongside Edinburgh's Hogmanay. Its location is South Queensferry, near the Forth Bridges. The swim is optional; many people attend to watch the parade and costumes rather than enter the water.