The least pleasant aspect of swimming outdoors in Scotland (other than the weather) is the often uncomfortable journey back home and the inevitable long wait for a hot shower.
So what could be better than having a cosy getaway close by to head to straight after your dip?
Here are 10 great places for a staycation with amazing wild swimming on their doorsteps.
9. Quayside Cottage
The beaches of East Lothian are hugely popular with wild swimmers and the location of Quayside Cottage, in North Berwick, means you can be in the sea a minute after leaving your front door. Photo: www.booking.com
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