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Best pictures as St Andrews students embrace tradition at May Day Dip

University of St Andrews students gathered at East Sands beach at sunrise, plunging into the chilly North Sea.

Cold but bags of fun! Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Cold but bags of fun! Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
By Mark Asquith & Heather Fowlie

Hundreds turned out as the annual May Day Dip took place in St Andrews on Thursday.

The event saw University of St Andrews students gather at East Sands beach at sunrise, plunging into the chilly North Sea.

The university says the May Day Dip is believed to promote good luck in exams.

Check out the best moments from the event.

Students plunging into the freezing North Sea at dawn on the first of May. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Thousands of students took part in the dip this year. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Celebrations of May day! Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
On the first of May it is said to promote good luck in exams to take a dip in the sea. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
May Day Dip on the East Sands in St Andrews at dawn. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
So many people watched the sun come up today. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Traditional May Day Dip on the East Sands in St Andrews, Fife. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
An amazing sunrise marks the special day. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Free as a bird. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
A memorable day for all. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Students splashed around in the sea. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
It looks freezing! Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
A fantastic morning for everyone who attended. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
St Andrews had a buzz about it today. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Dipping into the freezing water! Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
A calm sea this morning. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Many gathered on the beach shore this morning. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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