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GALLERY: Stonehaven Nippy Dip makes a splash

Dipping for the community. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Dipping for the community. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
By Shona Gossip

The Stonehaven Nippy Dip returned – with more than 200 fundraisers taking the plunge.

Stonehaven Nippy Dip supporters along the harbour walls. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson

Wearing swimsuits, pink tutus and even Santa hats the hardy souls raced into the harbour as spectators cheered them on.

It is the first time the popular New Year’s Day event, organised by Stonehaven Community Council, has been held since 2020 due to Covid.

All money raised from the event will go to the Stonehaven 24-hour Public Access Defibrillators Fund and Christmas Tree Lights Fund.

Check out our gallery of photos below.

Stonehaven Harbour, Stonehaven Nippy Dip. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
People getting ready to take the plunge into the icy cold sea. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Ready Set Go!  Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Tartan lady enthusiastically heading for the sea. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Running down Stonehaven Harbour. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Lovely day for a dip! Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Lots of cold but happy crowds. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Banding together in these cold times.  Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Nippy Dip for all the family. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Relief on the shoreline. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Crowds stick together in the icy waters of Stonehaven Harbour. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Braving the cold to raise money for the community. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Bystanders watching the dippers from the harbour walls. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Stonehaven’s RNLI lifeboat keeping a close eye on those in the water. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
A great way to bring the community together. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Swift exits from the freezing cold sea. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Vibrant and colourful outfits in the sea today.  Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Lots of fun had at the harbour today. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Brave dippers waist high. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
The faces say it all!  Unbelievably cold!  Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Even the bananas were dipping today. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Team effort from these ladies. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Bit too cold for the boys! Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Quite the chilly surprise for the little ones! Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Braving the elements for the community. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Trying not to get the hair wet. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Family portraits. image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Stonehaven Harbour. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Lots of fun at the harbour. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Festive ladies dressed up for a good community cause. Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson
Santa’s turn for a dip! Image by Kath Flannery / DC Thomson

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