THE 2026 wellbeing GUIDE

Swish spas, hot fitness trends, the latest in skincare and plenty of reasons to get out in Scotland's wide open spaces

- Natasha Radmehr

Ahhhh. This is the life. Cruising on Loch Tay, diving into the water, clambering back on deck and... retreating into the wood-fired sauna? Yes, you read that right. This is the HotBoat at Taymouth Marina, Scotland's first floating sauna. Proof, should you need it, that our wellness industry is flourishing - and sailing in surprising new directions. In the following pages, we've rounded up the new and noteworthy experiences to try in 2026, from Ayurvedic spa treatments and reiki retreats to clifftop saunas and indoor snow cabins. What's perhaps most illuminating is this: in the age of hyper-optimisation, where the super-rich biohack themselves into oblivion, the health-improving experiences we're most drawn towards are all rooted in nature. So while much of what you're going to read about involves spending cash, never forget that our landscape does most of the work for free.

GOOD INTENT

Come spring, Maycroft in Perthshire will add two interconnected tipis to its retreat experience. Purpose-built for yoga, sound baths and immersive experience, they'll join the sanctuary's glamping pods and wild spa. maycroftretreat.co.uk

WELL HEALED

Lendrick Lodge is a spiritual centre in Callander which runs a range of retreats and courses that promote healing. Reiki, firewalking and yoga are all on the agenda this year, and there's even a pilgrimage to Peru in September. lendricklodge.com

ALL IS CAIM