“With its wild open spaces, mountains, lochs and rivers, Scotland has long been a great country for healthy, outdoor sports and pursuits.” |
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A century ago visitors would
come to Scotland "to take the waters" in several Hydro hotels - the
original Spas.
In 1881 Peebles Hydro had a resident doctor who would prescribe
such healing treatments as a Russian bath, a volcanic mud bath or a sun and air
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The
world of the Spa has changed a great deal since then. 5 star country resorts and
city hotels throughout Scotland are now offering far more than a golf course,
a tennis court or a quiet game of croquet. Now these leading hotels offer the
ultimate in gymnasium technology and health spas with every kind of treatment
from aromatherapy facials to a Thai massage.
Luxury
Scotland represents nine of the very best Spa hotels and Destination Spas in Scotland. Vivien Devlin,
broadcaster, travel writer and a voluntary hedonist for Luxury Scotland has very
much enjoyed the experience of discovering their benefits and delights.
Read on,
enjoy Vivien's observations, find out more about Scotland's top destinations spas and, if tempted, plan to give yourself and your
entire body, mind and spirit - a fabulous relaxing treat which will also benefit
your health.
Footnote:
from Vivien Devlin:
While
the craze to keep fit, run marathons and "feel the burn" has been around
for a decade or more, the 21st century has created an even deeper passion to keep
slim, look younger and live longer.
For many people a fitness regime is part of
their daily routine and in our busy stress-filled lives, the revitalising world
of the Spa has now become a valuable part of a holiday or weekend away.
If
you can blend a luxurious environment where you can exercise, swim, relax and
pamper your body, as well as sampling the very best of Scottish cuisine and fine
wines, amongst natural landscape or a beautiful city, then that must be the perfect
combination.
Email Vivien at Luxury Scotland vivien@luxuryscotland.co.uk |
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