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Sunday Mail: Wild swimmers in winter

Written by Fiona

January 21 2015

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I find swimming in Scotland’s lochs a tough and cold enough experience in the summer. (And I wear a wetsuit.) But there are a growing number of hardy souls who venture into chilly waters in winter – and without a wetsuit. I spoke to them about their love of this seemingly bonkers pursuit and what they believe are the benefits. Read my article from the Sunday Mail. Pages left and right.

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