City
Cold plunge
Images credit: Puffin Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
Puffin Sauna Leith is a community sauna based at Leith Community Croft, an urban green space in the heart of Leith managed by Earth in Common. The croft is a working market garden and community hub, giving the sauna a setting unlike most other outdoor saunas in Edinburgh — surrounded by growing plots and seasonal produce.
What to expect
- Welcomed by a host on arrival for briefing
- Social sessions for up to 5 people
- Wood-fired horsebox sauna
- Cold plunge barrel outside
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available for up to 6 people
- Silent sauna sessions available on Saturday evenings
- Gift vouchers available for social and private sessions
- Session packages available for regular visitors
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Leith Community Croft, John’s Place, Leith. Postcode for sat nav: EH6 7EL
Parking: On-street directly outside on John’s Place, free at weekends and £4.20 per hour on weekdays
Public transport: Foot of the Walk and The Shore tram stops, both a 4–5 minute walk away
Finding the sauna: Within Leith Community Croft
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
The croft has Populus on site — a café, shop and venue space — for food and drinks before or after your session. Leith Links park is nearby for a walk, while Leith Walk and The Shore are both within easy reach for cafés, bars and restaurants. The croft is managed by Earth in Common, who also run community growing projects and events throughout the year.
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.
