By the Sea

The Salting Station wild sauna is nestled in the beautiful fishing village of St Abbs on Scotland’s rugged south-east coast, amidst a rocky shoreline shaped by the raw power of the North Sea. The untamed energy of the sea meets the restorative warmth of the sauna, offering a unique opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience the elements in their purest form.

Tucked into the dunes of Hopeman’s East Beach, Fyrhùs Sauna sits just beyond the colourful beach huts, on the beautiful Moray coast. This peaceful little fishing village makes the perfect setting for this secluded wild sauna escape by the sea.

Soul Water wild sauna sits right on the beach promenade at Granton, offering the best of both worlds. It has the buzz, energy and easy accessibility of Edinburgh on its doorstep, while its position on the Firth of Forth and wide skies offer a chance to connect with the outdoors while still being firmly part of the city.

Sat above the long sandy beach at Monifieth, Seaway Wild Sauna is easily accessible from nearby Dundee, yet feels wonderfully tranquil and secluded. With wide, uninterrupted views of the North Sea, it offers a peaceful escape without having to venture far from the city.

Sauna Ostara sits just off the waterfront path at Nairn Beach, offering a coastal escape to enjoy the simple pleasure of warming up, cooling down and breathing in the fresh sea air. Named after Ostara, the Pagan festival celebrating the Spring Equinox, it feels like a fitting place to reconnect with nature and the changing seasons.

Perched on the grass overlooking the Firth of Tay, beside the historic Broughty Ferry Castle, 'comfortably wild' Bees Sauna offers the perfect escape by the sea. With direct access to the sandy beach and easy connections from nearby Dundee, Bees Sauna offers an inclusive space to slow down, warm up and reconnect with nature.

This Wild Sauna moves around the beautiful town of Cromarty on the Black Isle, located on the shores of the Cromarty Firth. This community-run sauna reinvests all profits back into the local community for projects that benefit the area.

With the Gaelic Clach (stone) and Mara (sea), this wood fired sauna is perfectly named for its location. Clach Mara wild sauna sits high on Castletown beach in Caithness on the North coast of Scotland. This community oriented space creates a wild and beautiful escape into nature and a chance to connect, slow down and be present in the landscape.

Cullykhan Cove is one of those hidden gems you need to know about to find. Tucked beneath towering cliffs just north of the iconic tiny village of Pennan, this wood-fired wild sauna offers a simple, authentic experience of heat, sea, and stunning coastal surroundings.

Sitting at the edge of Stromness, overlooking the town's historic harbour bay, Sauna Wanna is a short walk through the town's charming stone streets. This wild sauna offers the perfect sanctuary for an authentic experience of Orkney, pairing the warmth of the sauna with the invigorating cold of the sea.

Nestled in the picturesque harbour of fishing village, Cruden Bay, beside its award-winning beach, Fraileach Wild Sauna offers a relaxing wellness experience inspired by the surrounding coastline. Fraileach, the Gaelic word for seaweed, reflects the owners’ artistic connection to nature, the sea, and the ever-changing beauty of the Aberdeenshire coast.

Teth Sauna can be found on the edge of the quaint fishing village of Collieston, Aberdeenshire, where the sandy dunes of Forvie Nature Reserve meet the rugged cliffs of the North. The natural sheltered bay creates a perfect spot for wild swimming in these otherwise untamed waters. Balancing the invigorating chill of the wild North Sea, Teth, the Gaelic word for hot (pronounced “cheh”), captures the essence of the sauna experience.

Located on the edge of Tralee Bay Holiday Park, around a 20-minute drive north of Oban, the Coorie In wild sauna is tucked among the trees beside the beach. With easy access to the soft sands and clear waters of Ardmucknish Bay, it’s an ideal spot to combine a relaxing sauna session with a refreshing sea dip. Surrounded by nature and coastal views, it offers a peaceful place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

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.