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New Year's Day

For those who've really taken Hogmanay to heart, plans for New Year's Day extend no further than a late fried breakfast and a day in front of the TV. For the truly brave, though, Edinburgh lays on a handful of life-affirming activities - all tailored to blow away the muzziness of the morning after that night before.

In the city centre, you've a chance for some gentle exercise thanks to the newly-returning One O'Clock Run. But for a true kill-or-cure remedy and a real tale to take home, get yourself to nearby South Queensferry. It's there that the toughest Hogmanay survivors of all pitch themselves into the River Forth, at the compelling but insane Loony Dook.

The traditional New Year's Day Triathalon is not taking place this year, due to the closure of the Royal Commonwealth Pool.



 
The One O'Clock Run

1 January. Register from 11am, run starts at 1pm.

Assemble at Castle Esplanade and run to Holyrood Park.

All participants £8.

Plenty of cities see in the New Year with a hangover-busting fun-run, but Edinburgh trumps all rivals with two uniquely brilliant ideas. Firstly, the pun-tastic One O'Clock Run uses the castle's One O'Clock Gun as its starting pistol. And secondly, it strikes an appropriately laid-back note... through a course which runs entirely downhill.

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The Loony Dook

Forth Rail Bridhe
Loony Dookers take their dip in the shadow of the Forth Rail Bridge
1 January. Participants register from 12 noon to 2:00pm; spectators assemble for 2:30pm.

South Queensferry.  Participants register at the Lifeboat Station; spectators line the High Street.

Free to watch (voluntary collection for charity).  £6 to participate.

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Edinburgh 2011

Coming to the Fringe next year?  It's never too early to plan your trip.  Learn about Edinburgh's summer Festivals and plan your visit around the city's major events. 

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