The brave folk of Burghead and beyond had been taking their annual December 26 plunge for a decade when these photos were taken in 1995.

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What began as an idea dreamt up by a gang of regulars in the Harbour Inn quickly turned into a cherished feature of the local calendar.

Over the years the event has raised more than £250,000 for a whole selection of charities.

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