Spa Breaks
Review: The Gailes Hotel & Spa, Irvine
Ellie Forbes swaps the hustle and bustle of Glasgow for a chilled-out break by the coast and it truly soothed the soul. The beach is always a good idea in my book. Give me the salty sprays of the sea any day. So I have decided to escape the city for a weekend by…
Read MoreA wellness weekend in southwest Scotland
There’s something about being by water that makes my heart sing. As we rolled up to Trump Turnberry, which has enjoyed vast views of the Firth of Clyde and Ailsa Craig for well over 100 years, I couldn’t help but breathe a little deeper. Fresh sea air blew strongly, sending a Saltire flag high above…
Read MoreW Edinburgh’s Away Spa is an oasis of relaxation in the city
I’d been to the W Edinburgh on a couple of occasions, mainly to enjoy the cocktails and take in the views from its impressive rooftop terrace and bar. But despite considering myself as a bit of a regular I hadn’t noticed that the hotel has its own spa. The Away spa opened along with the…
Read MoreREVIEW: Home is where the spa is
FOR anyone who knows me, they’ll know that I like a little bit of pampering. But even prior to the horrors of 2020, popping to the salon or spa has had its challenges. There are always little things like work and children that tend to get in the way of precious “me” time. So, you…
Read MoreSpecial deal marks Stobo Castle’s 40th birthday
Stobo Castle, Scotland’s only residential destination spa is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new ‘Celebration Spa Day’. For £99 you can enjoy the 40-minute top-to-toe treatment which incorporates an uplifting exfoliation of the body and an express facial. This treatment offers the best of both worlds for anyone torn between a treat for the…
Read MoreSpa offers the best way to remove all of your muscle tension
One of the true ‘urban retreats’ of Edinburgh, PURE Spa is located in the Apex Waterloo hotel just after the busy east end of Princes Street. Once inside, there is no city noise and the spa certainly moves at a slower pace. I opted for the 60 minutes deep tissue treatment from their Spa treatment…
Read MoreOrganic treatments at Royal Mile spa will have you converted
I was new to the Ila range of products and to the spa at the G&V Hotel prior to this treatment, but I’m now a convert to both. I experienced the Ila Gold Cellular Age Restore Face Therapy. The spa on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is small, but perfectly formed and my therapist Regan was friendly…
Read MoreChamomile Sanctury spa’s treatments are Crystal Clear
When I heard Chamomile Sanctuary was offering Crystal Clear COMCIT facials as favoured by the likes of Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow, I had to stop in and see what all the hype was about. Crystal Clear COMCIT is the latest age defying alternative to botox and uses minimally invasive techniques to plump, tighten and…
Read MoreBannatyne Spa stimulates not just the body but the mind
Opting to drive a little out of town certainly pays dividends for parking, and to enjoy an afternoon of sheer relaxation at the Bannatyne Spa on Newcraighall Road, just off the Edinburgh city bypass. I opted to try out the Elemis Hot Mineral Boost, which promises to stimulate the body, alleviate muscular pain and remove…
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