Scottish Wild Saunas: Adventures from the Isles and Beyond

Our guest today is Glasgow-based, Charlotte Belle. A freelance content creator and adventurer, Charlotte has experienced wild saunas all across Scotland, from Edinburgh to Glasgow to the Isle of Aran. I’m so happy to have her join us today to talk about the Scottish wild sauna scene, what makes a sauna a “wild sauna,” and share her most memorable Scottish sauna experiences.Follow along with Charlotte’s “mini adventures” into wild swimming and wild sauna on Instagram @chartlottescotland. What you’ll hear in the episodeDefining “wild sauna” and “wild swimming” and what makes it a unique wellness experienceSome special Scottish wild sauna localesScotland’s growing wild sauna culture and sceneHow sauna rituals fit into a holistic wellbeing routine —one that cultivates novelty, presence, and community This episode was edited by Lila Woodbridge.💧Badii Talk now has a Substack! Join us where wellness meets travel. We explore global bathing traditions, sauna rituals, and spa culture through the lens of place and community.📍⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ today for access to our wellness travel guides, packed with wellness destination recommendations, restaurants, hotels, and routes.Today’s episode was sponsored by Saint Lucie Sauna Serum. Shop the serum on Badii’s online sauna shop. Connect with us to learn more about our ad and media packages via our website. Badii offers passionate and curious bathers and spa-goers access to news, education, and recommendations about global bathing culture. Explore more bathing culture:Website:⁠ www.badii.life⁠Blog: ⁠Badii Talk on Substack⁠Instagram:⁠ @badii.life