From seaside sessions along the Firth of Forth to wood-fired saunas near Portobello, Edinburgh and the Lothians offer accessible outdoor sauna experiences close to the city. Coastal spots and nearby towns make it easy to combine sauna heat with cold-water dips just minutes from Edinburgh.
If you’re looking for saunas in Edinburgh and the Lothians, most are within easy reach of the coast, making them ideal for a quick escape from the city. Some are more social and community-led, while others offer quieter, more private sessions, depending on the setting.
Located at Lost Shore Surf Resort, Spear Sauna is a wood-fired sauna offering a social, wellness-focused experience within a wider activity setting. With views over the surf cove, it combines heat with cooling elements and a relaxed, accessible atmosphere.
Set at the foot of the Pentland Hills, Pentland View Outdoor Sauna is a wood-fired sauna offering a relaxed, nature-led experience just outside Edinburgh. With open views across the surrounding hills, it combines traditional heat with cold water immersion and…
Set along Granton promenade beside The Pitt, a street food market and events space, Soul Water Sauna is a coastal sauna with open views across the Firth of Forth. It has a lively, social feel, with a steady buzz from…
Set along Portobello promenade, Soul Water Sauna is a wood-fired beach sauna with open views across the Firth of Forth. It has a lively, social feel thanks to its city-coast location, with the sea just steps away for cold water…