The best Luxury Scotland spa breaks
In the throes of dark and chilly weather, is there any more wonderful feeling than sinking into the caressing warmth and comfort of a luxury spa?
From the bustling streets of Edinburgh to the sandy shores of the west coast, Scotland is home to an abundance of destination spas. Whether you’re seeking a midweek escape or a lengthy retreat into nature, these carefully curated spa breaks offer the perfect blend of relaxation, rejuvenation, and simple indulgence.
The One Spa you can’t ignore in Edinburgh
Calling all Edinburgh locals – did you know that the country’s most renowned thermal experience is right here on your doorstep? Part of the Sheraton Grand Hotel, One Spa has been voted ‘Best Spa in Scotland’ for 2023 and 2024, by The Good Spa Guide.
While this spa has a lot to offer, you’d be forgiven for spending the entire day in the Thermal Suite – a cosy paradise known for its iconic rooftop Hydropool, Himalayan Dry Salt Room, infinity-edge swimming pool and much, much more.
The only thing that might drag you away for an hour or two is an impressive menu of personalised, utterly spoiling treatments. For guests at the hotel, access to 19-metre indoor swimming pool, poolside sauna and state-of-the-art fitness centre is included as standard.
Whether you’re a local or visitor, if you find yourself looking for an Edinburgh spa this winter, there’s really only One option.
Harmonise with the Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Island
Sometimes it’s not just about the spa facilities – it’s the getting away from everything that lets you truly unwind. Set on its own private island off the west coast, the Isle of Eriska has the space, serenity and treatments to ease every molecule of stress from your bones.
By harvesting ingredients from the land and sea, the Isle of Eriska creates a uniquely Scottish experience that refreshes, regenerates and releases your physical and inner wellbeing.
Even the treatment rooms at the Isle of Eriska are designed with beautiful purpose: three rooms connect to the land, plants and wood of the island, while two connect to the cleansing sea and tranquil shores that encircle it.
Relaxation doesn’t get more immersive than this.
Feel the world fade away, at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
After the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year, an indulgent sojourn to a luxurious spa is past due. Nestled on the banks of Loch Faskally in Highland Perthshire, Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa is nothing short of a sanctuary for the mind, body and spirit.
The hotel maintains several one- and two-night spa breaks that tick every lavish, pampering box – luxurious accommodation, top-class treatments, indulgent food and drink and much more.
Less than two hours from Edinburgh and 90 minutes from Glasgow, Fonab Castle is an enchanting getaway; the perfect escape during the last of these cold, dark winter days.
Get in on Perth’s best-kept secret
Sequestered in 365 acres of serene countryside, Murrayshall Country Estate feels made for relaxation – removed enough to quell the noise of daily life, but still little over an hour from Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Facials, massages, scrubs, wraps, pamper sessions... the treatment menu at Murrayshall is as vast and delightful as the estate itself. Using luxurious, organic Scottish products from Ishga, each treatment brings an element of nature to the experience, adding layers of holistic care and healing.
With soothing spaces and the feeling of being a thousand miles from civilisation, Murrayshall is designed for pure escapism. Supplement your spa break with a little exercise on the estate’s own championship golf course or simply put your feet up, whiling away the hours in the wonderful knowledge that you have absolutely nowhere else to be.
