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Edinburgh's Hogmanay - The Loony Dook (Photo Lloyd Smith)

The Loony Dook makes its annual splash in Scotland

The Loony Dook, a seasonal plunge into the River Forth, is one of the more unusual Hogmanay celebrations to take place in Scotland…

Edinburgh's Hogmanay - The Loony Dook (Photo Lloyd Smith)

Take the plunge at the Loony Dook

The Loony Dook sees a large amount of wacky people taking an annual plunge in the River Forth near the famous bridge on New Year’s Day…

Edinburgh's Hogmanay - The Loony Dook (Photo Lloyd Smith)

Take a Loony Dook for Hogmanay

Since 1987 a large amount of wacky people have taken an annual plunge in the River Forth near the famous bridge…

Edinburgh's Hogmanay - The Loony Dook (Photo Lloyd Smith)

Take a look at The Loony Dook

Since 1987 a large amount of wacky people have taken an annual plunge in the River Forth near the famous bridge. Mainly donned in fancy dress, people come from all over to take part in this quirky celebration of New Year…

Curiosity of the Week

Take a ride through history at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach sign

For our latest Curiosity of the Week, we thought we’d bring you a bit of cheery escapism in the form of fairground rides!

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Discover nocturnal wildlife wonders at Virtual Dark Skies Festival
Dalby Forest North York Moors Dark Skies cSteve Bell

This year’s Dark Skies Festival is going virtual to help you explore space, nocturnal wildlife and the night sky…

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