Outdoor Saunas in Scotland

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    There are 57 outdoor saunas listed in Scotland on The Sauna List, with sessions from £6.50 to £450. Locations include Alford, Elgin, Melrose, Evanachan.

    57 saunas
    Cedar Hus outdoor sauna in Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland
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    Cedar Hus

    Melrose, Scottish Borders
    lakesideoutdoor

    Mobile Nordic sauna roaming iconic locations across the Scottish Borders. Cedar-lined, run by an organic farming couple. Location changes every 6–8 weeks.

    From £18.00
    Nowhere Sauna outdoor sauna in Crieff, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
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    Nowhere Sauna

    Crieff, Perth and Kinross
    wood-firedcold plungeprivate hire

    Handcrafted wood-fired horsebox sauna by the Mill Pond at Comrie Croft, Crieff. Burn-fed plunge bath, waterfall bucket shower, native woodland setting.

    From £16.00
    Eir Sauna outdoor sauna in Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
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    Eir Sauna

    Arrochar, Argyll and Bute
    lochsidewood-firedcold plunge

    Wood-fired Nordic barrel sauna on the edge of Loch Long, Arrochar. Views to the Arrochar Alps, loch dips, plunge bath, cold drench bucket. Community and private sessions.

    From £15.00
    The Little Sauna outdoor sauna in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    The Little Sauna

    Alford, Aberdeenshire
    riversidewood-firedprivate hire

    Beside the River Don at Keig, Alford in rural Aberdeenshire. Social sessions from £15pp. Private hire from £99. Over 16s.

    From £15.00
    Fyrhùs Sauna outdoor sauna in Elgin, Moray, Scotland

    Fyrhùs Sauna

    Elgin, Moray
    beachsideprivate hire

    Vintage horsebox sauna in the Hopeman dunes, Moray Firth. Sea views, sea dips, communal and private sessions. Run by Jo and Malcolm.

    From £15.00
    West Coast Wellness outdoor sauna in Evanachan, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

    West Coast Wellness

    Evanachan, Argyll and Bute
    beachsidecold plunge

    Hand-built lochside sauna for 16 at Evanachan Farm, Loch Fyne. Jump straight into the sea after. Yoga dome, local food.

    From £14.00
    Wild Ritual Sauna outdoor sauna in Dunure, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Wild Ritual Sauna

    Dunure, Ayrshire
    outdoor

    Guided sauna at Dunure Harbour, South Ayrshire. A Sauna Master, aromatic steam, sea dips from the slipway. Views to Holy Isle.

    From £12.50
    Cellardyke Seaside Sauna outdoor sauna in Anstruther, Fife, Scotland

    Cellardyke Seaside Sauna

    Anstruther, Fife
    beachsidecold plungewood-fired

    Off-grid horsebox beside Cellardyke Tidal Pool, East Neuk of Fife. Floor-to-ceiling glass facing the Isle of May. Watch for dolphins.

    From £16.00
    Saltbox Sauna, Reef Beach outdoor sauna in Uig, Isle of Lewis, Scotland

    Saltbox Sauna, Reef Beach

    Uig, Isle of Lewis
    beachsidewood-firedbarrel

    Three mobile wood-fired barrel saunas roaming the Hebrides - Reef Beach on Lewis, Northton on Harris, and Leckmelm. Panoramic coastal views, off-grid, attended by sauna hosts. Location changes - check calendar before booking.

    From £20.00
    HAAR Sauna, Lerwick outdoor sauna in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland

    HAAR Sauna, Lerwick

    Lerwick, Shetland
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna on South Road, Lerwick - sheltered, sea views, cold plunge pools. Year-round community and private sessions in the heart of Shetland. Part of the Haar Sauna family.

    From £18.00
    Wild Scottish Sauna, Kingsbarns outdoor sauna in Kingsbarns, Fife, Scotland

    Wild Scottish Sauna, Kingsbarns

    Kingsbarns, Fife
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wide-open beach, vast North Sea skies, wood-fired sauna for up to 12. Kingsbarns, Fife - one of Scotland's most unspoiled stretches.

    From £16.00
    Bask Saunas outdoor sauna in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland

    Bask Saunas

    Balfron, Stirling
    outdoor

    Wood-fired horsebox in the Trossachs National Park, near Balfron Station. Thermo-aspen and alder, two cold plunge baths, birdsong.

    From £15.00
    Hot & Bothy Community Sauna outdoor sauna in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland

    Hot & Bothy Community Sauna

    North Berwick, East Lothian
    wood-firedcold-plungecommunity

    The UK's only public yurt sauna, behind Archerfield Walled Garden, East Lothian. Bothy sauna, Islay whisky cask ice plunge barrels. Up to 90°C.

    From £14.50
    Island Sauna Shack outdoor sauna in Aros, Isle of Mull, Scotland

    Island Sauna Shack

    Aros, Isle of Mull
    beachsidewood-fired

    The Isle of Mull's first sauna, rotating between four Hebridean coastal locations year-round. Look for eagles overhead.

    From £16.00
    Hot Tottie, Rowardennan outdoor sauna in Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland

    Hot Tottie, Rowardennan

    Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
    lochsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna beside Loch Lomond at Rowardennan, with panoramic views of Ben Lomond. Loch dips, West Highland Way on the doorstep. A Hot Tottie location.

    From £12.00
    Nordic Glow, Wellness in the Wild outdoor sauna in Ollaberry, Shetland, Scotland

    Nordic Glow, Wellness in the Wild

    Ollaberry, Shetland
    beachsidewood-firedcold plunge

    Handcrafted wood-fired beach sauna on the shores of Ollaberry Bay, Shetland. Panoramic window, cold shower and bay plunge for contrast. Community sessions for up to six, private hire for up to eight.

    From £17.00
    Hot Fox Sauna, Foxlake Adventures outdoor sauna in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

    Hot Fox Sauna, Foxlake Adventures

    Dunbar, East Lothian
    lakesidewood-firedcold plunge

    Wood-fired lakeside sauna at Foxlake Adventures, Dunbar. Cold plunge in the lake. Water sports, woodland, 25 miles from Edinburgh.

    From £7.50
    Cromarty Community Sauna outdoor sauna in Cromarty, Highland, Scotland

    Cromarty Community Sauna

    Cromarty, Highland
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    The Highlands' first community-owned sauna, beside the ferry slipway at Cromarty, Black Isle. Social sessions from £12. Sea dipping included.

    From £12.00
    Great Glen Sauna outdoor sauna in Invergarry, Highland, Scotland

    Great Glen Sauna

    Invergarry, Highland
    wood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna in the heart of the Scottish Highlands — heat and conversation on the Great Glen.

    From £15.00
    HAAR Sauna, St Ninians outdoor sauna in Bigton, Shetland, Scotland

    HAAR Sauna, St Ninians

    Bigton, Shetland
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna at the edge of St Ninian's tombolo beach, Shetland — one of the UK's most iconic settings. Sea dips, open skies, 60° north. Scotland's original outdoor sauna company.

    From £20.00
    Venachar Lochside Sauna outdoor sauna in Callander, Stirling, Scotland

    Venachar Lochside Sauna

    Callander, Stirling
    lochsideelectriccold plunge

    Wood-fired sauna on the shores of Loch Venachar, Trossachs - panoramic mountain views, loch swimming, and a cedar cold plunge at 3°C. Up to ten for private sessions.

    From £15.00
    Clyde Coast Saunas, Kip Marina outdoor sauna in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland

    Clyde Coast Saunas, Kip Marina

    Greenock, Inverclyde
    beachsidecold plunge

    Shoreline sauna at Kip Marina, Inverkip, with direct sea access into the Firth of Clyde year-round. Aufguss rituals, sound baths, supper evenings.

    From £15.00
    Vida Sauna & Ice outdoor sauna in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Vida Sauna & Ice

    Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
    outdoor

    Three ice baths graded by temperature. Traditional and infrared saunas. Cumbernauld's most serious contrast therapy setup.

    From £18.00
    Largo Castaway Sauna outdoor sauna in Leven, Fife, Scotland

    Largo Castaway Sauna

    Leven, Fife
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna on the Fife Coastal Path at Lower Largo, overlooking Largo Bay. Men's, women's, and guided whisking sessions. Sea dips. Opened February 2025.

    From £16.00
    Stravaig Saunas outdoor sauna in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Stravaig Saunas

    Ballater, Aberdeenshire
    wood-firedcold plungeprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna on a hillside on Royal Deeside, between Ballater and Crathie - views to Lochnagar, Abergeldie Castle, and the River Dee. Up to six. Thursday to Sunday.

    From £48.00
    RVIVAL outdoor sauna in Lochearnhead, Stirling, Scotland

    RVIVAL

    Lochearnhead, Stirling
    lochsidewood-firedprivate hire

    A wood-fired sauna at Monachyle Mhor Hotel, set between Loch Voil and Loch Doine in the Trossachs. Shared or exclusive use for up to 12, with cold dips in the loch or river nearby.

    From £20.00
    Spear Sauna at Lost Shore outdoor sauna in Newbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland

    Spear Sauna at Lost Shore

    Newbridge, Edinburgh
    wood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna at Lost Shore Surf Resort, Ratho, Edinburgh - overlooking the cove with waterfall buckets and a friendly welcome. Friday to Sunday.

    From £10.00
    Wild Scottish Sauna, Eden Springs outdoor sauna in Cupar, Fife, Scotland

    Wild Scottish Sauna, Eden Springs

    Cupar, Fife
    lakesidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna at Eden Springs Country Park, near Cupar, Fife. Loch views, jetty cold dips, café on site. Thistle Award shortlisted.

    From £16.00
    Braw Saunas outdoor sauna in Inverkip, Inverclyde, Scotland

    Braw Saunas

    Inverkip, Inverclyde
    wood-firedcold plungeprivate hire

    Wood-fired outdoor sauna at Lunderston Bay, Inverkip, near Greenock. Wild swimming in the Firth of Clyde. Saturday and Sunday sessions.

    From £16.00
    Sauna at the Kings outdoor sauna in Buckie, Moray, Scotland

    Sauna at the Kings

    Buckie, Moray
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired beach sauna on the golden sands of Cullen Beach, Moray - framed by the Three Kings rock stacks. North Sea cold dips. Up to eight. Run by Becky, a local teacher and artist.

    From £15.00
    Escape Sauna outdoor sauna in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland

    Escape Sauna

    North Berwick, East Lothian
    beachsidewood-firedelectric

    Two saunas on the dunes at Drift, North Berwick - wood-fired Bay sauna and electric Bass sauna, both with Firth of Forth and Bass Rock views. Cold plunge, coffee and cake on site.

    From £16.50
    Wild Dook Sauna, Moffat Distillery outdoor sauna in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

    Wild Dook Sauna, Moffat Distillery

    Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway
    lochsideoutdoorprivate hire

    Horsebox sauna beside a private loch at Moffat Distillery, a short walk from the town centre. Wild swimming, snacks and drinks on site.

    From £16.00
    Bridge 8 Hub outdoor sauna in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

    Bridge 8 Hub

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh
    wood-firedcold plunge

    Community sauna and Saunagus sessions at Bridge 8 Hub, Edinburgh - beside the canal with cold plunges, cycle paths, and paddling on the doorstep. Not-for-profit, open to all.

    From £13.00
    Sea Biscuit Sauna, Fittie Aberdeen outdoor sauna in Fittie, Aberdeen, Scotland

    Sea Biscuit Sauna, Fittie Aberdeen

    Fittie, Aberdeen
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Mobile wood-fired barrel sauna and guided ritual sessions in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Available for events, retreats, and private hire. Second sauna at Calm Space Yurt, Auchnagatt.

    From £6.50
    Sauna Ostara outdoor sauna in Nairn, Highland, Scotland

    Sauna Ostara

    Nairn, Highland
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Self-built horsebox sauna on Nairn beachfront, Moray Firth. Named after the Celtic wheel of seasons. Community sessions, yoga events.

    From £10.00
    Hot Tottie, Luss outdoor sauna in Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland

    Hot Tottie, Luss

    Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
    lochsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna beside the Lifeboat House at Luss Beach, Loch Lomond. Panoramic views to Ben Lomond. Loch dips and river cold plunge. Second location at Rowardennan.

    From £12.00
    Seaway Sauna, Monifieth outdoor sauna in Dundee, Angus, Scotland

    Seaway Sauna, Monifieth

    Dundee, Angus
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Seaside sauna on the sands of Monifieth, near Dundee. Sea air, slow pace, wood-fired heat. Community and private sessions from £15pp.

    From £15.00
    The Wee Wild Sauna, Prestwick outdoor sauna in Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland

    The Wee Wild Sauna, Prestwick

    Prestwick, Ayrshire
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Mobile wood-fired sauna at Prestwick Sailing Club on the Ayrshire coast. Beachside sessions with coastal views and sea air. Friday to Sunday. A second Wee Wild location at Lochwinnoch also on the list.

    From £15.00
    BYRE Wellness outdoor sauna in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland

    BYRE Wellness

    North Berwick, East Lothian
    wood-firedcold plungeprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna and cold plunge on a working country estate near North Berwick. Shared seats and private hire, café on site with Highland cows.

    From £15.00
    The Wee Wild Sauna, Lochwinnoch outdoor sauna in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland

    The Wee Wild Sauna, Lochwinnoch

    Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire
    lochsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Mobile wood-fired sauna at Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch - lochside sessions with optional cold dip. Thursday to Sunday. A second Wee Wild location at Prestwick also on the list.

    From £15.00
    Fire & Steam Sauna outdoor sauna in Gairloch, Highland, Scotland

    Fire & Steam Sauna

    Gairloch, Highland
    lochsidewood-firedcold plunge

    Wood-fired mobile sauna near Gairloch in the Scottish Highlands, with sessions at Shieldaig Lodge. Pair it with a kayak or e-bike.

    From £18.00
    Elie Seaside Sauna outdoor sauna in Elie, Fife, Scotland

    Elie Seaside Sauna

    Elie, Fife
    beachsidecold plunge

    The original Scottish seaside sauna. Two off-grid wood-fired saunas on the dunes at Elie Harbour. Rated No.1 by The Times and The Telegraph.

    From £16.00
    Soul Water Sauna, Portobello outdoor sauna in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland

    Soul Water Sauna, Portobello

    Portobello, Edinburgh
    beachsideoutdoor

    Edinburgh's first wood-fired sauna, handcrafted from storm-rescued wood on Portobello Promenade. Two miles of beach, North Sea dips.

    From £14.50
    St Andrews Seaside Sauna outdoor sauna in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

    St Andrews Seaside Sauna

    St Andrews, Fife
    beachsidecold plunge

    On the Fife Coastal Path between East Sands and the sea, a short walk from St Andrews. Wood-fired, accessible, yoga on site.

    From £16.00
    The Wild Sauna Company outdoor sauna in Port of Menteith, Stirling, Scotland

    The Wild Sauna Company

    Port of Menteith, Stirling
    outdoor

    Round wooden sauna on the north shore of the Lake of Menteith, Stirlingshire — Scotland's only natural lake. Wild swimming with a qualified coach.

    From £16.00
    Wild Scottish Sauna, Forbes of Kingennie outdoor sauna in Kingennie, Dundee, Scotland

    Wild Scottish Sauna, Forbes of Kingennie

    Kingennie, Dundee
    lochsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna beside a heart-shaped loch at Forbes of Kingennie, near Dundee. 150 acres of Angus countryside.

    From £16.00
    Watershed Sauna outdoor sauna in Forres, Moray, Scotland

    Watershed Sauna

    Forres, Moray
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired Nordic horsebox sauna at Findhorn East Beach on the Moray Firth. Wildlife views, handcrafted from local Douglas Fir. Private 60-minute sessions.

    From £15.00
    Wilderness Sauna @ Woodlands Glencoe outdoor sauna in Ballachulish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

    Wilderness Sauna @ Woodlands Glencoe

    Ballachulish, Argyll and Bute
    wood-firedcold plungeprivate hire

    Private hilltop Finnish sauna at Woodlands Wellness, Glencoe - panoramic views across Loch Linnhe and the mountains. Cold plunge, bucket showers, changing area. Early morning shared sessions from £10pp.

    From £10.00
    Kallbad outdoor sauna in Kinross, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

    Kallbad

    Kinross, Perth and Kinross
    wood-firedcold plungeprivate hire

    A wood-fired horsebox sauna pops up at the Scottish Lavender Farm this summer, pairing 55-minute sessions with cold plunge and a full day among the lavender fields. Community or private, max six guests.

    From £24.99
    Wild Dook Sauna, Mossyard Beach outdoor sauna in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

    Wild Dook Sauna, Mossyard Beach

    Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
    beachsidecold plunge

    Horsebox sauna on a secluded stretch of golden sand above the Solway Firth. Hidden, coastal, and worth finding. Fully mobile - different location each weekend.

    From £16.00
    Wild Scottish Sauna, Elie outdoor sauna in Elie, Fife, Scotland

    Wild Scottish Sauna, Elie

    Elie, Fife
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    Wood-fired sauna tucked into Shell Bay's dunes, Elie, Fife. A hidden beach, gentle surf, and sunset views. Good for beginners.

    From £16.00
    Wild Dook Sauna, Loch of the Lowes outdoor sauna in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland

    Wild Dook Sauna, Loch of the Lowes

    Selkirk, Scottish Borders
    lochsideoutdoorprivate hire

    Horsebox sauna beside St Mary's Loch in the Scottish Borders. Woodland, panoramic loch views, kayak hire on site. 15 miles from Moffat.

    From £16.00
    Wild Scottish Sauna, St Andrews outdoor sauna in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

    Wild Scottish Sauna, St Andrews

    St Andrews, Fife
    beachsidewood-firedprivate hire

    West Sands Beach, St Andrews - wood-fired sauna for up to 12 on one of Scotland's most iconic stretches of coastline.

    From £16.00
    Wild Dook Sauna, Annandale Sailing Club in Lochmaben outdoor sauna in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

    Wild Dook Sauna, Annandale Sailing Club in Lochmaben

    Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway
    lakesidecold plunge

    Handcrafted horsebox touring Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders. Lochside, coastal, run by a qualified Sauna Master.

    From £16.00
    Wild Braemar Sauna outdoor sauna in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Wild Braemar Sauna

    Braemar, Aberdeenshire
    riversideoutdoorprivate hire

    Hand-built aspen and cedar sauna where two Highland rivers meet in the Cairngorms. Guided wild swims. Waterfall views. Up to six.

    From £450.00
    WildEmber Bothy Sauna outdoor sauna in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

    WildEmber Bothy Sauna

    Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross
    lakesidewood-fired

    Wood-fired sauna almost at water level on Loch Tay, Kenmore. Founded by a psychotherapist. Eight to ten people. Stillness built in.

    From £18.00
    Toast Sauna at The Lazy Duck outdoor sauna in Nethy Bridge, Highland, Scotland

    Toast Sauna at The Lazy Duck

    Nethy Bridge, Highland
    outdoorelectric

    Hand-built electric sauna beside the forest pond at The Lazy Duck, Nethy Bridge, Cairngorms. Open to day visitors from 10am.

    From £20.00

    Outdoor saunas in Scotland: common questions

    How many outdoor saunas are there in Scotland?
    The Sauna List currently features 57 outdoor saunas in Scotland, covering fixed and mobile saunas.
    Which saunas in Scotland are wood-fired?
    39 listings in Scotland are wood-fired, including The Little Sauna, Cellardyke Seaside Sauna, Saltbox Sauna, Reef Beach and HAAR Sauna, Lerwick.
    Are there beachside saunas in Scotland?
    Yes. Fyrhùs Sauna, West Coast Wellness, Cellardyke Seaside Sauna and Saltbox Sauna, Reef Beach are beachside saunas in Scotland.
    Which Scotland saunas have a cold plunge?
    West Coast Wellness, Cellardyke Seaside Sauna, Nordic Glow, Wellness in the Wild and Hot Fox Sauna, Foxlake Adventures list a cold plunge alongside the sauna.
    How much does an outdoor sauna session cost in Scotland?
    Listed prices in Scotland start from £6.50 to £450 per session, depending on the operator and session type.