Wild Swimming

The physical benefits of cold water - or wild - swimming are well documented. But there are also many holistic benefits that come with it too, primarily from a wellness and mental health perspective. We also like to tie our wild swimming events into the changing seasons alongside celebrating Gaelic culture.

The sessions we have offer the opportunity for you to connect with nature in the purest sense whilst exploring open water skills and comprehensive approaches to cold conditioning, acclimatisation and swimming in open water. The emphasis of this experience will be on preparation and recovery.

Every day, we'll make sure to have cozy fire pits, warm beverages, and snug dry robes waiting for you after your swim. Post-recovery, you'll be treated to a scrumptious Pierhouse Lunch. After lunch on the first day, David our Restaurant Manager and in-house Whisky Ambassador will lead you in a complimentary whisky tasting session featuring the very best of Scotland's coastal whiskies.

Vernal Equinox – Festival of Ostara

Spring – the time when the natural world awakens from its winter slumber and new life begins to emerge. Longer days are being welcomed and new life begins to form. Night and day stand equal and this rare balance was seen as a powerful time for magic and nature. Bonfires would be lit to drive away evil spirits and to purify the land for the coming growing season.

Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 March 2025

Autumn Equinox - Festival of Mabon

A time for the inner preparation for the winter months and to celebrate The Green Man. Take stock of the year, reflecting on what was achieved and setting intentions for the time of rest and introspection that winter brings. A natural opportunity to harmonise your internal world, just as the natural world again finds balance between day and night.

Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 September 2025

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