By the Sea

Located at Largs Yacht Haven just outside the popular seaside town of Largs, this wild sauna offers stunning views across the Firth of Clyde toward the island of Great Cumbrae and the Isle of Bute. On Scotland’s west coast, Bide sauna makes an easy and scenic day trip from Glasgow.

Located at East Sands Beach, beside the old harbour, this wood fired wild sauna sits on a popular family-friendly sandy beach near the East Sands Leisure Centre. With a coastal path, watersports and sailing nearby, it’s a lively seaside spot and winner of the 2025 Keep Scotland Beautiful Scotland’s Beach Award.

One of two nearby Wild Bathing saunas run by 3 sisters, The Snug is located at Ganavan Sands, a stunning white sandy beach just 2 miles north of Oban. With sweeping views across to the Isle of Mull, Morvern, and Lismore, it's an especially scenic spot to unwind. The beach is at the end of the road and is easily accessible by car, bus or on foot from Oban.

Tucked away on the rugged northeastern edge of Scotland in The Broch (Fraserburgh), is The Sauna Hoose. This wood-fired wild sauna offers an experience far removed from the usual tourist trail although only a stones throw away from the award winning Fraserburgh beach. Here, the raw energy of the North Sea meets the quiet heat of the sauna inviting you to slow down, embrace the cold, and immerse yourself in a place where nature feels untamed and deeply authentic.

Nestled in the East Neuk of Fife, joined on to Anstruther, is the Cellardyke Seaside sauna. With views out to the Isle of May and the Cellardyke tidal pools right outside, this is a fantastic spot for those seeking wellness in the form of vitamin Sea.

Situated at the mouth of Inverkip Marina this wood fired wild sauna gives views across the Firth of Clyde allowing you to watch the mist roll in or the boats sail by.

This thoughtfully organised, seaside wild sauna is set at the very edge of the pretty Fife village of Lower Largo. With an easy slope on to the sands of Lower Largo beach and views over the Firth of Forth, this wild sauna is perfectly placed for those who love the sea air.

At the harbour end of Aberdeen's Beach Esplanade this wild (slightly urban) sauna is in a great spot for a North Sea dook or a cool off on the beach. Barbossauna is walking distance to the picturesque old fishing village of Fittie (Footdee) and a long stretch of street food vendors, making it perfectly placed to embrace a full day beachfront experience.

Winner of 'Keep Scotland Beautiful' 2025 beach award, Kingsbarns beach is a lovely long stretch of sand. The village is in the East Neuk of Fife sandwiched between St Andrews and the picturesque fishing village of Crail.

Part of a Paddle boarding school at the beach end of Stonehaven harbour, this fun wild sauna is a perfect spot for people watching.

Have a wild sauna experience unlike any other on Scotland's beautiful Shetland Isles. At 60° North, it is as geographically close to an authentic Nordic sauna as you will find.