On Saturday, they took part in activities such as building shelters from natural materials, navigation, water purification and emergency aid procedures.

Thirty-nine of the Scouts and leaders headed for the Tay at Broughty Ferry on New Year’s Day for the annual Phibbies Dook, where a number were sponsored for their efforts.

Once everyone had warmed up, a three-course dinner was prepared and eaten with great relish and then, with the snow falling, they had a reasonably early second night.

On Sunday, with the snow still lying, they participated in cooking lunch on an open fire and polishing up their survival techniques.

A large-scale snowball fight ended the weekend on a high, with the party heading home tired, but happy.