Hundreds of students from St Andrews University have taken part in the traditional May Dip.
Crowds gathered at the East Sands at dawn on Monday.
The event is intended to bring good luck to students for their exams and cleanse academic sins.
It is also seen as the only cure for the legendary curse of Patrick Hamilton, who was burnt at the stake in the Fife town.
The night before the dip, students took part in the annual Gaudie – a torchlit procession commemorating John Honey, who saved a crew from a shipwreck off the East Sands in 1800.
We have chosen some of the best pictures from the celebrations.
A piper leads the Gaudie procession along the pier. Image: St Andrews University
The procession along the length of the pier. Image: St Andrews University
Students line the pier during the Gaudie procession. Image: St Andrews University
Friends strike a pose during the May Day dip. Image: St Andrews University
Giggles at the water’s edge. Image: St Andrews University
Friends run into the freezing water! Image: St Andrews University
Sunrise silhouettes. Image: St Andrews University
Braving the cold! Image: St Andrews University
Loving the sea! Image: St Andrews University
Friends huddle together before braving the cold! Image: St Andrews University
Jumping for joy! Image: St Andrews University
Hundreds of students took part in the dip. Image: St Andrews University
Swimmers rom the air. Image: St Andrews University
East Sands beach busy with May Day dippers. Image: St Andrews University
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Best pictures as hundreds of St Andrews students take part in traditional May Dip
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