Granton
Location
Our saunas in Granton are situated next to The Pitt, a street food market and events space. There is information on how to get there on their website here. There is an accessible toilet and baby change facilities on their premises, a short distance from our hub, and blue badge parking is available on request.
Outside spaces
Our sauna space is located off the Granton Promenade paved surface, which has step-free access from West Shore Road. The path up to our saunas is woodchipped and the main space in front of the saunas is pebbled. Entrance to our sauna is via a small step outside the sauna and another one over the doorframe into the sauna itself. Our change space is also up a small step with standing cubicles, and there are benches to sit on in the waiting area. Our cold shower is accessed by the pebble surface and stepping stones, and it is level with the ground. Our plunge pools are up four steps and require a good level of mobility to step into.
Inside the sauna
Inside the sauna, we have shared benches on two levels. There is a protective barrier around our wood-fired stove to prevent burns. The floor is designed to be robust and non-slip but we would encourage you to take care when moving around as humidity levels can vary. There is no timer or temperature gauge inside the sauna, so we like people to listen to their bodies and cool down when ready.
Quiet sessions
For those who prefer it, we have quiet sessions called Sunday Slow Down, which can be booked on the website. We always try to cultivate a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - there is sometimes sound overspill from The Pitt but we will always let you know when there is an event planned that is likely to be particularly noisy. Quiet periods tend to be Thursday and Friday.
Children
Children aged 13+ are allowed in SWS Community Saunas when accompanied at a ratio of 1:2. Children under 12 and 6+ are now able to sauna with their family in private sessions with a ratio of 2 adults to 1 child, children should never be left in the sauna alone and must be supervised at all times. Children age 16 or under must never be left alone in the sauna.
Carers
We welcome carers or companions, free of charge. Please let us know via our contact page and we can arrange this for you.
Deaf/deaf accessibility
Need a BSL interpreter? Let us know and we can look into the option of having one available for your session.
If you have further suggestions or questions, please drop us a line.
Portobello
Location
Our Portobello sauna is located on Brunstane Road N, Edinburgh EH15 2DN. On the side of Brunstane Road facing directly onto Portobello Promenade. Brunstane Road is level access to the sauna. There are no toilets as part of the sauna, but the nearest publicly accessible toilets are either at Joppa Rocks 84 Joppa Rd, Edinburgh EH15 2ET or on Bath Street. Parking for the moment is free.
Outside spaces
Our sauna is located on Brunstane Road N, on Portobello Promenade both paves spaces. Entrance to the sauna is via three steep steps into a small semi-private change space.
Inside the sauna
Inside the sauna, we have shared benches on two levels. There is a protective barrier around our wood-fired stove to prevent burns. The floor is designed to be robust and non-slip but we would encourage you to take care when moving around as humidity levels can vary. There is no timer or temperature gauge inside the sauna, so we like people to listen to their bodies and cool down when ready.
Children
Children aged 13+ are allowed in SWS Community Saunas when accompanied at a ratio of 1:2. Children under 12 and 6+ are now able to sauna with their family in private sessions with a ratio of 2 adults to 1 child, children should never be left in the sauna alone and must be supervised at all times. Children age 16 or under must never be left alone in the sauna.
Carers
We welcome carers or companions, free of charge. Please let us know via our contact page and we can arrange this for you.
Dalkeith Country Park
Read the information on Dalkeith Country Park’s website on the accessibility of the park itself here: https://www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/accessibility/
Location
Our sauna in Dalkeith Country Park are situated a 5 minute walk from the lower accessible car park, over the bridge along the road towards Go Ape in a field on the left hand side of the road. There is an accessible toilet and baby change facilities in the Restoration Yard courtyard next to the car park.
Outside spaces
Our sauna is located in a grassy field off the pedestrianised road on the left after Go Ape. The changing spaces is accessed via one step and there are benches in the open change area and one cubicle will also have a bench. Entrance to the sauna is via a ramp and one step into the main space. The cold shower is on a platform one step up from the grass, and cold plunges are level access, but require stepping into.
Inside the sauna
Inside the sauna, we have shared benches on two levels. There is a protective barrier around our wood-fired stove to prevent burns. The floor is designed to be robust and non-slip but we would encourage you to take care when moving around as humidity levels can vary. There is no timer or temperature gauge inside the sauna, so we like people to listen to their bodies and cool down when ready.