Wellness retreats in Scotland

Relaxing wellbeing retreats

Take some time for yourself and recharge in Scotland's nature. From courses in meditation and mindfulness at a Tibetan temple, to Tai Chi and yoga on a peaceful Buddhist island, to reiki, reflexology and sound therapy sessions, there's a great choice of holistic activities on offer.

• Kagyu Samye Ling Buddhist Temple in the south in Dumfries & Galloway
• Holy Isle - Mindfulness Retreat on the peaceful Isle of Arran
• Scotshaven and Wild Rose Escapes in the serene Highlands
• Naturally Restorative Health & Yoga Retreat at Ardtornish House in Argyll 
• Brucefield Estate in Clackmannanshire 
• Wander Women outdoor experiences for women in East Lothian
• Alladale Wilderness Reserve for a dramatic Highland wildlife retreat

Museums and galleries

Scotland's museums and galleries are gems in themselves, and often very peaceful and quiet places where you can admire centuries old art, modern creations, and wander at your own pace through years of creativity and expression.

• Kirkcudbright Galleries in Dumfries & Galloway
• National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh
• Shetland Museum & Archives in Shetland
• Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore

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Relaxation retreats

Spoil yourself and feel rejuvenated and nourished at a relaxation retreat in Scotland, and indulge in a range of body treatments among the stunning Scottish landscapes.

• Taymouth Marina on Loch Tay in Perthshire, with hot box sauna, fire pit, and panoramic windows
• The Body Toolkit Retreat in the Highlands, with classes on the key tools and techniques to combat stress and negative thoughts
• Stobo Castle in the Scottish Borders, offering a deep tissue or Swedish massage

Walking routes

If there's one thing that Scotland can boast in all corners of the country, it's walking routes. There are hundreds you can uncover, but there are a special few that have a spiritual element to them:

• The Way of St Andrews, revived as one of the greatest pilgrimages of the world
• Fife Pilgrim Way covers 64 miles of medieval landmarks
• Borders Abbeys Way in the Scottish Borders, joining up the magnificent abbeys of Kelso, Melrose, Jedburgh and Dryburgh
• Beirhope Alpacas, offering a chance to take a fluffy alpaca for a walk

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Forest bathing

Did you know, forest bathing reduces stress and promotes your wellbeing? Originating in Japan, it involves immersing yourself in the peaceful sights, sounds and sensations of the woods to relax and re-centre your mind and body. 

• Cardrona in the Tweed Valley Forest Park
• Faskally in the Tay Forest Park
• Glentrool in the Galloway Forest Park

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