Hundreds of swimmers brushed the Christmas Day cobwebs away and braved the icy waters at Ayr beach on Friday morning in a sea dip for charity.
It was blue skies all round as the swimmers dashed in to the Firth of Clyde dressed as everything from Santas and elves to pirates.
The annual event is organised by Ayrshire Cancer Support and attracts a huge crowd of dippers every year.
Here are some of the best pictures from the morning.
5. Ayr Boxing Day Sea Dip
Dippers young and old took the plunge | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman
6. Ayr Boxing Day Sea Dip
There were smiles all round despite the freezing temperatures | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman
7. Ayr Boxing Day Sea Dip
The charity sea swim is becoming more popular every year | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman
8. Ayr Boxing Day Sea Dip
All the funds from the swim go towards the vital services of Ayrshire Cancer Support | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman