Covering one-third of the northern part of the United Kingdom and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, and the Irish Sea, Scotland is a massive place gifted with soil that yields abundant resources and many breathtaking sceneries. Here visitors will be greeted with many unique experiences starting from its diverse cultures to its fairytale-like destinations and places to visit. Being massive and surrounded by waters provide many areas in Scotland to be the perfect place to relax and connect with nature. Yoga is one of the most effective ways to regain balance in mind and body. Being naturally a great place to chill and relax, Scotland has many places that offer yoga classes and peaceful areas you can try out for yourselves. Continue reading for a list of the top yoga retreats in Scotland, the United Kingdom.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to yoga and wellness practices. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Retreat Scotland UK - Yoga, Fitness, Wellness, Nutrition, Glasgow
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Retreat Scotland on Saturday, April 3, 2021
This award-winning retreat delights its visitors with comfortable rooms that are equipped to cater to the needs of every kind of traveler. It also offers retreat programs and food for locals.
Guests can relax with a holistic beauty treatment carried out by an experienced therapist. One of the unique experiences provided here is floatation pod therapy. It can do you a whole world of good such as reducing chronic fatigue and insomnia and relieving stress, anxiety, or depression.
The retreat also organizes yoga classes where you can perfect your meditation and breathwork and achieve a state of bliss through tailor-made sessions. A group of experienced teachers will lead the way and focus on hypno meditation, brain training, and soul holistic healing. Guests find the sessions that help them connect with their life purpose and heal their inner child, not only reenergizing but also holistically fruitful.
Retreat Scotland UK - Yoga, Fitness, Wellness, Nutrition
Address: 11A Stirling Rd, Drymen, Glasgow G63 0BW, United Kingdom
Price: 42.50 GBP (53.42 USD) - per person for Private Room Two Sharing
Star Rating: 5-star
Travelers Review: 5-star (from 4 Google reviews)
2. ecoYoga Centre, Lochgilphead
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Outdoor bathing followed by a swim in the wild waterfall. Photo credit Coni Hörler
Posted by EcoYoga Centre on Thursday, August 25, 2022
This riverside yoga retreat rests in the midst of the Scottish Highlands and offers cozy double rooms and cabin accommodations. Comfy beds, fluffy towels, underfloor heating, and a writing desk for creative minds ensure a great stay here.
The property features a bathing dome. Guests can rejuvenate with a deep soak in the hot tub of the geodesic glass dome that has space for up to six people. Hop out of the tub and walk through a secret passage that leads you to the artisan sauna and enjoy your time in its natural spring water plunge pool. If you want to experience bathing in a gorge, you can bathe inside the bathtub that overlooks a waterfall and rests amidst the Liever River.
Yoga enthusiasts can drop by the studio for perfecting the challenging Ashtanga Yoga and Iyengar Yoga in the presence of professional instructors or self-practice as well.
ecoYoga Centre
Address: Inverliever Lodge, Ford, Lochgilphead PA31 8RH, United Kingdom
Price: 150 GBP (188.54 USD) - Double Room with Ensuite Toilet, Per Person Per Night
Star Rating: 5-star
Travelers Review: 5-star (from 1 Google review)
3. Auchrannie Resort (from USD 364)
Varied pricing, expensive food, but worth every penny for a honeymoon
Stunning facilities, multiple dining options, dog-friendly accommodations
Beautiful, peaceful setting, quick drive from ferry terminal, close to outdoor activities
Great breakfast selection, excellent dining options, high-quality food
A yoga weekend in Scotland can be best spent at Auchrannie Resort. The property features three award-winning restaurants, access to a beauty salon, gym, two indoor swimming pools, a sauna, a spa, and a large soft play area. The resort is located on the Isle of Arran in Brodick. The surrounding areas are filled with trees, bushes, a large pond, flowers, and mountains, great if you plan on doing yoga outside of the building. Their rooms come standard with a big-screen TV, free Wifi, and a private modern bathroom with Arran Aromatic toiletries.
4. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club (from USD 213)
Located in a 1000-acre (404-hectare) parkland, this luxury hotel is a place far away from the noisy environment. The hotel is the perfect place for people looking to enjoy a stroll, have a jog, or do some uninterrupted yoga at the well-maintained grassy hotel grounds. Some features you may enjoy during your stay are the 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, a physical fitness gym, a swimming pool, a sauna, and a steam room. In the comfort of your private room are a 32-inch (81-centimeter) flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, a coffee maker, and strong Wifi access. Some notable tourist spots near the hotel are the Edinburgh Zoo, Murrayfield Stadium, and Hawes Pier.
5. Parklands Hotel & Country Club (from USD 147)
Near many business establishments and parks, the Parklands Hotel & Country Club is a great place for people who love having easy access to everything. The hotel rooms come equipped with smart TVs with Sky Sports, coffee makers, in-room safes, clothes iron, and private bathrooms. Building facilities include a modern physical fitness gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. Although near business establishments such as shopping centers, the hotel premises are still audibly silent thanks to the many trees in its surroundings. Early morning strolls and yoga sessions can be done near parks or even just outside the hotel.
Parklands Hotel & Country Club
Address: 196 Ayr Road Crookfur Park
6. Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel (from USD 244)
Only a few minutes’ walk to the financial district of Edinburgh, the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel has easy access to many tourist spots and parks around the city. Hotel rooms come standard with a smart TV, 300 thread count bed linen, a fridge, a private bathroom, as well as the complimentary drinks such as water and milk. Guests are welcome to use the hotel’s facilities such as the swimming pool, spa, and gym. Being near parks and gardens makes it easy to do your regular yoga sessions without interruptions.
7. Best Western Kings Manor (from USD 89)
Dedicated to promoting environmentally responsible businesses and eco-friendly tourism, the Best Western Kings Manor is a place highly rated for its friendly staff, cleanliness, and the overall great management. Guests are entitled unlimited access to the hotel’s facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, sauna, and steam room. The hotel rooms feature a satellite TV, 24-hour room service, and are spacious enough for a great yoga session alone or with a partner. Some of the popular tourist destinations near the place are the Camera Obscura & World Illusions, Our Dynamic Earth, Queen’s Hall, and Edinburgh Zoo.
8. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa (from USD 326)
Located in a quiet street overlooking Edinburg Castle, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is a great place for people looking for a peaceful place to enjoy their yoga sessions while having a great view of something grand. The luxurious hotel provides large air-conditioned rooms equipped with interactive satellite TVs, private bathrooms with separate bath and walk-in shower, elegant furnishings, and mood lighting. In-building facilities are the 18m (59ft) swimming pool, a physical fitness gym studio, and the Hydropool. Popular attractions within walking distance are the Usher Hall, Charlotte Square, Prices Street Gardens, and of course the Edinburgh Castle.
9. Bowfield Hotel & Country Club (from USD 286)
Located at the rolling hills of Renfrewshire, Bowfield Hotel & Country Club is a heaven for people looking for a place far from all the ruckus of the busy urban areas. Experience peaceful country living as you enjoy the solitude while doing your regular yoga routine in your room, the gym, or the beautiful surroundings near the farmlands. The hotel features access to a swimming pool, a spa bath, steam room, sauna, fitness gym, and squash courts.
Bowfield Hotel and Spa
Address: Bowfield Rd, Howwood, Near Glasgow Airport
10. Stirling Highland Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection (from USD 107)
Once a high school building, this historic hotel is within walking distance to many tourist attractions such as the Stirling Castle, Stirling Court, and Wallace Monument. Each room they offer is spacious, well ventilated, with good lighting, and has a satellite TV, Wifi connection, and coffee maker. Indoor facilities include a swimming pool, spa, yoga areas, steam room, and physical fitness gym. Being near breathtaking attractions, trees, mountains, and far from the urban areas, doing yoga inside or outside of the hotel is bliss.
11. The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel (from USD 162)
Located on the banks of the River Clyde surrounded by trees and other greens, the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel is one of the best places to enjoy your daily yoga routine. Hotel rooms come equipped with smart TVs with Freeview channels, Wifi, and large windows to see the beautiful view of the river. Guests are given access to hotel facilities such as the indoor heated pool, steam room, physical fitness gym, and sauna. Tourist attractions near the hotel would be the Fossil Grove, Xscape Braehead, Auchentoshan Distillery, and Mugdock Country Park.
12. Buchanan Arms Hotel (from USD 107)
Great value for the spacious rooms and leisure facilities. Some aspects need refurbishment.
Fantastic leisure center with pool, sauna, and gym. Cosy bar and lovely lounge area.
Perfect location for visiting Loch Lomond and nearby attractions. Quiet and quaint town setting.
High-quality dinner and breakfast. Some issues with breakfast replenishment and limited vegetarian options.
Only five minutes away from Loch Lomond National Park and several other parks, the Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure Club is a great place for people who are looking to relax and have the option to do yoga inside or outside the hotel. The hotel rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, a TV, a suit press, and hairdryer. Other amenities in the building are an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, and Wifi connection all over the hotel premises.
Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure Club
Address: 23 Main Street, Drymen
A place of solitude and relaxation
Scotland is a place of solitude and relaxation. With its breathtaking landscapes, beautiful ruins, and large lands of trees and flowers, Scotland is one of the best places to relax, unwind, and sync in with nature. It is certainly one of the places you must visit if you are tired of the busy city life. Whether visiting alone, with a partner, or with the whole family, you can expect wonderful things on offer upon your visit to one of the wellness centers in Scotland.
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