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coastal  public sauna

a communal space for all, breathing life into Scottish sauna culture

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A woman with curly brown hair wearing a black Speedo swimsuit and an orange beanie with 'hide sauna' written on it, smiling in front of a wooden wall.

Gift for One

A man with long hair, wearing a red bucket hat with the word 'black' on it, colorful swim shorts, and a yellow halo, standing barefoot on a wooden porch in front of a wooden shed with a glass door, smiling with arms outstretched.

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Two people sitting in a wooden sauna. The man on the left is shirtless, wearing black shorts and a red hat. The woman on the right is wearing black swimwear and a red hat. They are sitting by a large window, with the outside visible in the background.

Gift for Two

We are a coastal public sauna in Largs, North Ayrshire. A communal space for all, reviving Scottish sauna culture by the sea.

Bide Sauna offer an affordable yet high quality traditional Finnish experience with a focus on ensuring you are as comfortable as possible. Our holistic, community focused experience unlocks the mental and physical benefits that come from attending the sauna, taking time to pause, and connecting with others.

  • Swimwear - Nae nudity, gymwear or neoprene! Wear some swimwear you’ll feel comfortable in and try to avoid any metal fastenings as they can get toasty!

    Two towels! - that’s right, two! One to dry yourself with and one to sit on inside the sauna as it’s most hygenic and the benches can sometimes be hot.

    Plenty of water - At least 1L! It’s important to stay hydrated before, during and after sessions.

    Flip Flops - Something for your own comfort when walking around outside the sauna.

  • We’re family-friendly! We welcome people aged 6 and over into our saunas; however, it must be booked according to the following terms:

    • Ages 6-11 may only enter the sauna in a whole sauna booking and must be accompanied by an adult

    • Ages 12-17 may use any session but must be accompanied by an adult

    • Ages 18+ are welcome to use any session

    All bookings must acknowledge the waiver and its conditions before booking.


    We advise that anyone with cardiovascular problems or who is pregnant should seek medical advice from their General Practitioner (GP) before using a sauna.

  • The most important thing when using a sauna is listening to your body, this means taking note of when you feel your body is telling you its time to get out and not comparing yourself to others or trying to reach a target. For this reason we do not have a timer inside our saunas.

    We suggest you don’t stay in the sauna for longer than 15 minutes at a time.

  • Our sauna is a community space. This means we encourage connection through respectful, friendly and warm conversation. As it’s a shared space please be mindful of the volume and topic of your conversations.

  • The sauna is all about balance. Counteracting the heat with plenty of time to cool off is essential and will enhance your sauna experience.

    There’s no right or wrong way to cool off - it could be a dook, a shower or simply sitting outside until you are ready to get back on the sauna bench.

  • Storage - We have dry storage boxes available on-site and hooks to hang your things up while you're enjoying the steam!

    Changing - We have a couple of changing rooms at our Largs sauna to keep you dry while changing before and after your sauna.

    Toilets – There are no toilets available on site.

  • Yes! Just across the road we have the brilliant Scotts Bar and Restaurant and Courtyard Bistro.

    You won’t be short of options if you fancy a coffee, roll, meal or drink after your sauna session.

FAQs

Bide Sauna Branding Water Drops

The Bide Sauna team is Kieran, Thomas and Paul, born out of our excitement and love of sauna experiences and culture

Bide Sauna Beginnings

Kieran

Inspired by my Finnish friends who prompted me to question, why is there not more sauna culture in Scotland? It’s driech, it gets cold and theres water everywhere. Wanted to encourage more people to embrace what the Scottish outdoors have to offer regardless of the weather or time of year.

Kieran, our sauna host wearing two styles of traditional sauna hats!

First got into dooking as a way to clear my head after long days of studying during uni. This introduced me to sauna. The atmosphere inside the hot room, a space for connection where barriers drop and conversations flow. Sauna can be whatever you want it to be, and I loved that. I knew that it would be fulfilling to bring that experience to others.

Thomas

Thomas, our sauna host holding a ladle and bucket in our sauna

I was inspired by the Nordic adoption of sauna as part of their day-to-day outdoor lifestyle. Regardless of the weather, the sauna is a great place to build your day around. My favourite part of sauna is the different types of people you get talking to.

Paul

Paul, our sauna host in the Norwegianjungles!
A group of people sitting in a wooden sauna, smiling and relaxing. Some are holding wooden bath brushes, and there is a lantern visible in the background.
View through a boat window showing a beach with three people standing in the water, a distant shoreline, and a partly cloudy sky.
A man with a beard and long hair is taking a shower outdoors with a copper showerhead mounted on a pipe against a black horizontal slatted wall. The man is rinsing his head with water and has a joyful expression.
Three people swim in a body of water near rocky shore with buildings, trees, hills, and mountains in the background.
A man standing barefoot outside next to a blackboard sign promoting a tide pool and sauna. The sign includes information about the tides, booking, and social media, with a scenic background of water, hills, and sky.
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View of a lakeside scene with several small sailboats with red, white, and blue sails, people sitting by the water, a wooden sauna or shed with a sign that says 'bide sauna', and a partly cloudy sky.
A small wooden and metal outdoor shower booth with a hanging jacket, located near a marina with sailboats.
A sunny day over a body of water with a blue sky and scattered clouds. A wooden fence with a colorful bird sculpture on top is in the foreground, and a leafless branch is on the right side.
Two people, a man and a woman, sitting inside a wooden sauna with a curved window showing a scenic view outside. The man is shirtless and wearing shorts, and the woman is in a black swimsuit. Both are wearing red hats and smiling.
A sunset over a body of water with three people walking along the shoreline, clouds and vibrant sky, seen from a rooftop or balcony with a building on the right and various objects on the ground.
A boy and a girl sitting on a wooden bench inside a sauna, wearing swim caps. The boy is pointing outside and the girl is sitting with her hands clasped on her lap.
View from inside a small wooden sauna or bathhouse with a large window opening, overlooking a body of water, rolling hills, and cloudy sky.
A young man with blue eyes and a goatee smiling while wearing a towel on his head. He is shirtless, wearing a beaded necklace, and appears to be in a wooden sauna or bathhouse.
Group of people sitting inside a wooden sauna with a curved ceiling, some with towels on, enjoying the warm environment.
Sunset view over a body of water seen through tree branches and foliage, with land in the distance.
Silhouette of a small wooden cabin with a rounded roof by a body of water during a colorful sunset, with trees on the right.