TAKING part in a Loony Dook on New Year's Day is an annual tradition and typical sight for many, but one many will sadly not be able to take part in this year due to the ongoing pandemic.

Revellers take a dip in the extremely cold sea, wearing anything from swimming costumes to fancy dress.

But due to Covid-19, many were cancelled and unable to take place due to the current rules around social gatherings and concerns over potential spread of the virus.

However five people from Dunbar did not let that stop them and took to the sea to enjoy their own small yet socially distanced Loony Dook (see image).

Small groups were also spotted taking a dip off North Berwick today but there were no 'mass dips' as witnessed in previous years.

East Lothian Courier: Richard Koch posted this image on social media of a group of people taking part in their own loony dook at DunbarRichard Koch posted this image on social media of a group of people taking part in their own loony dook at Dunbar

Richard Koch posted these images of the group on social media.

He said: "Dunbar at its best, brave souls indeed."

Many fellow residents have called the group "brave", with one saying "I'm frozen just watching this".