Riverside
Cold plunge
Images credit: Braan Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
Braan Sauna is set on the banks of the River Tay within the grounds of the Taybank Hotel in Dunkeld. It is a seasonal outdoor sauna beside the water’s edge.
Reached by a festoon-lit path through the hotel grounds, the sauna looks out across the river towards Thomas Telford’s Dunkeld Bridge.
With the hotel, beer garden and riverside events space nearby, the setting has a livelier atmosphere than more secluded woodland or beach saunas.
What to expect
- Social sauna sessions (typically up to 8 people)
- Private group bookings available
- Wood-fired sauna beside the River Tay with views towards Dunkeld Bridge
- Plunge tank, cold shower and bucket shower available between rounds
- Outdoor seating and communal fire pit beside the river
- Festoon-lit hotel grounds with the beer garden and riverside setting nearby
Additional experiences and sessions
- Social sauna sessions available on selected days and times
- Private hire available for groups of up to 8 people
- Seasonal operation from October to March
- Discount available for guests staying at the Taybank Hotel
Plan your visit
Booking
Getting there
By car: Taybank Hotel, Dunkeld, via village roads. Postcode for sat nav: PH8 0AQ
Parking: A mix of free and pay-and-display parking around Dunkeld, near the town centre and station
Finding the sauna: In the hotel garden
Facilities
Toilets
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying off)
- Flip flops or sandals
- Warm layers for afterwards
- Water bottle
- Changing robe or loose layers for getting changed outdoors
Location
What’s nearby
Cafés, pubs and restaurants are spread around Dunkeld town centre, alongside riverside walks beside the River Tay. The Taybank Hotel also serves food and drinks, with occasional live music and events.
Before you go
If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help
No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.
Yes — you can move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.
