Where is the Loony Dook?
South Queensferry
The Loony Dook is an annual event held on New Years’ Day in which people dive into the freezing waters of the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry (north of Edinburgh, Scotland), often in fancy dress.
What time is the Loony Dook in South Queensferry?
10.30am
The parade will move off from the west end of the Hawes car park at 10.30am and the first Dookers will take to the water at 10.45am Everything will be all over by 12.15pm.
Is the Loony Dook on this year?
2022 (cancelled) Spectators are welcome to cheer on participants in the annual communal exercise in masochism, both along the route of the march and down on the beach at South Queensferry.
Is Edinburgh Hogmanay going ahead?
On behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, Underbelly announces the programme for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2021. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is launched as a four day festival and a celebration of the changing of the year.
What is first footing Scotland?
“First footing” (or the “first foot” in the house after midnight) is still common across Scotland. To ensure good luck for the house the first foot should be a dark-haired male, and he should bring with him symbolic pieces of coal, shortbread, salt, black bun and a wee dram of whisky.
Why is loony called Dook?
So what’s a Loony Dook?! The name “Loony Dook” is a combination of “Loony” (Crazy!!!) and “Dook”, a Scots term meaning “dip” or “bathe”. Join us in Dornoch this New Year’s Day at 12.15 for a 12.30 splash!
What is a Dook in Scotland?
Translated: dook: to duck, submerge briefly.
Is Hogmanay 2021 Cancelled?
Following the change in Scottish Government guidance and restrictions announced on 21 December, Underbelly regrettably confirms the cancellation of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay programme for 2021.
Can a woman first foot?
The tradition of first-footing and how it is conducted varies from place to place in the North of England. Generally, a tall, dark-haired male is preferred over a man with light hair or even a woman. There are regional variations about the hair colour of the first-foot, although generally they must be a male.