Lochside
Loch swim
At a glance
About this sauna
Wild Scottish Sauna, Forbes of Kingennie Dundee sits beside a heart-shaped loch at Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort. It’s a mobile, wood-fired sauna, with a large window looking out over the water and the Angus hills beyond.
The loch itself was once one of the resort’s fishing ponds, now used for swimming instead. The resort sits across 150 acres of countryside, with golf, fishing, and self-catering lodges alongside the sauna.
What to expect
- Welcomed by a host on arrival
- Social sessions for up to 8 people
- Wood-fired sauna, set beside the heart-shaped loch
- Wild swim in the loch
- Large window looking out over the water and Angus hills
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available for up to 12 people
- Sound bathing and aromatherapy sessions
- "Sculpt and Glow," a guided sauna face ritual
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort, a few minutes from Broughty Ferry and around 15 minutes from Dundee. Postcode for sat nav: DD5 3RD
Parking: Free onsite, including accessible parking
Public transport: No bus or train stop within a 30-minute walk
Finding the sauna: Within the resort grounds. what3words: ///surely.nuns.entrusted
Facilities
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 Scullery, the resort’s own restaurant, serves food on site overlooking the lochans. Broughty Castle Museum, a 15th-century fortress with free entry, sits right on Broughty Ferry Beach, an award-winning sandy stretch with views across the Tay Estuary. Dundee’s V&A Museum is also within easy reach if you want to make a full day of it.
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.
