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The Courier
28-05-2025
- The Courier
10 top luxury spa days in Dundee, Perth and Fife
There's no better way to treat yourself or someone you love than with a relaxing spa day in either Dundee, Perth or Fife. Whether it's for a full day or just a couple of hours, a trip to the spa can be rejuvenating and help us take some time out from busy routines. If you're searching for a spa day experience in Dundee, Perth and Fife, there are several options to choose from. Here are 10 luxury spas where you can swim, soak and steam your worries, aches and pains away. Why not enjoy a spa day in Dundee at the Yu Spa based at the Apex City Quay Hotel? The spa has had an upgrade over the past two years with a new hot tub, sauna and state of the art gym equipped with Technogym equipment installed. It also recently added a new steam room. Yu Spa offers various body, face and wellbeing treatments, as well as day packages. The 'Essentially for Yu' spa day includes a back massage using various aromatherapy oils, a facial involving cleansing, exfoliation and massage using Cryo Globes) and a reviving scalp massage. You can also enjoy enjoy two hours of access to the spa facilities and two mini plates in the hotel restaurant. It costs £99 (Mon to Thurs) or £120 (Fri to Sun). The Yu ESPA Signature Treatment lasts 55 minutes. It costs £80 (Mon to Thurs) or £85 (Fri to Sun). It includes a relaxing aromatherapy back massage, a facial (cleansing, exfoliation and massage using Cryo Globes) and a reviving scalp massage. You can also experience the ESPA Inner Calm Massage. This features a full body aromatherapy massage, calming rose quartz crystal massage and a scalp massage. You can choose from a 55-minute treatment – £85 (Mon to Thurs), £90 (Fri to Sun). Or 80-minute treatment – £110 (Mon to Thurs), £115 (Fri to Sun). Address: 1 W Victoria Dock Rd, Dundee DD1 3JP If you are looking for a Dundee spa day offering serenity, rejuvenation and an escape from the daily grind, look no further than the Admire Spa at Piperdam. There are various spa day packages available which start from £60. All the spa experiences include time to spend in the heated swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Or you can work out in the fully equipped gym. After your treatment, you can relax relax in the Zen Den with a chilled water and a cup of herbal tea. The Bijou day spa experience includes an Elemis back, neck and shoulder massage. It costs £60 per person on a weekday and £80 per person on a weekend. While the Lush Day spa experience includes an Elemis express facial, hand and arm, foot and leg treatments. Afterwards you can enjoy afternoon tea in Howie's Bar or Room with a View Restaurant. It costs £130 per person on a weekday and £150 per person at the weekend. There are various other spa day experiences on offer at Admire Spa. Address: Piperdam Leisure Resort, Fowlis, Dundee, DD2 5LP. Just outside Dundee you can enjoy a luxury spa day at the spa based in Carnoustie Golf Hotel which re-opened in February this year. The newly refurbished spa which previously had three rooms now has eight luxurious rooms. The facility offers a wide variety of treatments, including manicures/pedicures, facials and massages. It also offers an oncology massage, specifically designed to suit the individual needs of each client. Current offers include a spa day for one or two people available until June 30. You can indulge in a 25-minute massage, followed by a 25- minute facial, with access to the leisure facilities and relax room available throughout your day. Optional soup and sandwich menu add on available. It costs £80 per person or £150 for two people. A golfers tonic massage is also on offer. It is designed to target a weary body after a challenging round. This treatment provides a refreshing scrub, coupled with a massage to sooth aching muscles. Normally it costs £95, but now it is £66.50. Other treatments include: Hot stone massage and the spa's signature Ebb and flow 90 minute massage. Address: Links Parade, Carnoustie DD7 7JE The Gleneagles Hotel spa near Auchterarder in Perth promises a luxury spa day from the second you step in the door. There are various spa day packages, which begin at £180, entitling you to a two course lunch and access to the spa and health club for the duration of your visit, as well as at least 45 minutes of treatment time. The mud and steam ritual spa day involves a 45 minute self-application restorative ritual that treats the whole body. It uses Himalayan and Scottish sea salts to cleanse and exfoliate; a mud application to purify and refine and you can then relax in the private steam room before washing away all the mud to reveal silky-soft skin. The experience is then completed by applying calming body balm. A two course lunch and access to The Spa and Health Club facilities is included. It costs £180 for one or £290 for two. There is also the Gleneagles spa day and afternoon tea. You can enjoy your choice of a 50-minute spa treatment followed by afternoon tea. It costs £295. Address: Auchterarder, Perthshire Scotland PH3 1NF Crieff Hydro isn't just a place for family fun or afternoon tea with a view – it's also perfect for a spa day in Perth. Spa treatments include facials from £45, nail treatments from £30 as well as a range of bespoke hydro full body massage treatments. Victorian baths sessions are also available for two hours and cost £30 per person. There are also spa packages available. The Tranquillity spa package includes a two-hour Victorian baths session, facial and foot treatment and two-course lunch. It is available Monday to Friday and costs £130 per person. Hen Party – This package includes a manicure or pedicure, facial and a glass of fizz. It's available Monday – Friday and costs £110 per person. One or two night spa breaks are also on offer from £150 per person. Address: Strathearn House, Ferntower Rd, Crieff PH7 3LQ If you are looking for a five-star luxury Perth spa day look no further than Fonab Castle. At this spa hotel in Perth you are invited to enjoy the ambience while indulging in soothing massages, revitalising facials, and calming body treatments – all while enjoying access to the spa facilities, including hot tubs and a tranquil aroma steam room. There are various spa day packages available starting from £55. The Woodland Spa experience includes access to a 15-metre swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, aroma relax room, thermal suite, steam room and outdoor hot tubs. Packages include a spa day with afternoon tea. It offers full access to spa facilities and afternoon tea for £89.50. Various separate spa treatments are also available. Address: Foss Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5ND The Coach House has cottage-style treatment rooms where you can relax and try various facial and body treatments. The spa facilities include a hydrotherapy pool and sauna. Current spa day treatments on offer are: Summer Serenity and Summer Refresh and Revive. Summer Serenity includes: 30-minute use of the hydrotherapy pool and sauna facilities followed by either a 30-minute back, neck, and shoulder massage or a 30-minute express facial. It is available Tuesday to Thursday only, lasts 60-minutes and costs £50. Summer Refresh and Revive includes: A back exfoliation, 30-minute full body massage, citrus hand and arm massage, foot mast with double cleanse, mini-facial, full body moisturise and scalp massage. The 90-minute treatment costs £110. Address: The Avenue Kinross House Estate, Kinross KY13 8ES This iconic hotel in St Andrews is the pinnacle of luxury and is the perfect place for a Fife spa day. Kohler Waters Spa offers a relaxation pool paired with a hydrotherapy suite and a second pool to help your cares float away. There is also a sauna, steam room, experience showers, cold plunge pool, and special bathing treatment rooms. Kohler Waters Spa is currently undergoing a refurbishment and is due to re-open late summer 2025. The upgrade will include a revitalised spa café, upgraded male changing rooms and the addition of an innovative snow and sauna cabin, which will deliver the ultimate contrast therapy experience. Meantime a selection of Treatments are still available including stress-busting massages and rejuvenating facials. Treatments include The Kohler Waters Signature Massage which is a full body massage lasting 80 minutes. It costs £150. Also offered is a Golfer's Recovery Massage. This is a personalised massage designed especially for golfers, using passive stretches and golf balls for more intensive pressure where needed. It lasts 80 minutes and is priced £150. Address: Old Station Rd, St Andrews KY16 9SP The Fairmont Spa is open to non-residents every day of the week and is the perfect place to unwind. There are 10 treatment rooms, a relaxation room, 16 metre swimming pool and poolside lounge, a jacuzzi, aromatherapy steam room and sauna. The spa provides signature treatments including the bespoke 'Escape to the Hebrides' treatment, which promises to quieten the mind and relax the senses through guided breathing and therapeutic massage. The Beside The Sea Sleep Ritual helps clear the mind and switch-off. It includes a foot ritual, breathing and visualization exercises, a full body massage with hot stones and a therapeutic scalp massage. New to the offering is also Ishga's 'Tides of Change' ritual, a restorative treatment that promotes hormonal balance through abdominal massage and energy work. Day spa packages with the option to include afternoon tea are available from £110, as well as massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. Address: St Andrews, KY16 8PN The spa at Kinnettles Hotel in St Andrews offers you the chance to step into a serene sanctuary and relax. There are a number of facial and body treatments available and you get private use of the spa facilities which can be reserved when you book a treatment. The spa facilities include a jacuzzi, infrared sauna and steam room. Treatments include a full body bespoke massage, available for either 60 or 90 minutes, using Gaia oils. It costs £120 (60 mins) or £180 for 90 minutes. You can also try a Crytogenic facial which aims to firm the skin and refine the skin surface leaving it smooth, soft and rejuvenated. It lasts 60 minutes and costs £125. The full list of spa treatments for a relaxing Fife spa day is available here. Address: 127 North Street,St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AG
The Courier
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Courier Business Awards 2025: Entries open as new categories revealed
The Courier Business Awards 2025 are open for entries as we look to share success stories from companies across our region. The awards, held in partnership with Henderson Loggie, have been celebrating the achievements of companies operating in Dundee, Angus, Fife and Perthshire since 2013. They recognise the ambition, resilience and innovation of the region's most outstanding companies – from established enterprises to game-changing entrepreneurs. And, for the first time this year, we are also welcoming entries from businesses operating in the Stirling area, reflecting The Courier's wider geographical coverage. The Courier Business Awards are without question one of the largest and most respected awards in Scotland. Last year more than 700 people attended the black-tie awards ceremony at Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee. Taking our top honour of Business of the Year 2024 was Montrose Port Authority. Other winners last year included Blackadders, Carnoustie Golf Links, ESP Group, Bella Mella and Alpha Projects. Entries are now open for this year's awards. The awards cover a variety of categories including Innovation and Technology, Family, Service, Growth and Transition to Net Zero. This year we have two new categories. The new Medium to Large Business category looks to celebrate businesses of more than 16 employees that are crucial to the economy in Courier Country. Firms that employ 15 or fewer staff are welcome to enter our established Small Business category. The Employer of the Year trophy will honour an organisation which fosters staff engagement, retention and personal development. It is free to enter at Entries close on July 14. The Courier editor David Clegg will chair this year's judging panel. He said: 'The Courier Business Awards are a powerful celebration of the innovation, resilience and ambition that defines our local economy. 'Each year, we highlight the outstanding businesses, large and small, that are creating jobs, driving growth and making a real difference across Dundee, Fife, Perthshire and Angus. 'I'm especially proud that, for the first time, we're expanding into the Stirling region – recognising the incredible enterprise and energy found there. 'These awards are about more than trophies. They're about honouring the people and organisations who help our communities thrive. 'I would strongly encourage any business with a story to tell to enter and join us in showcasing the very best of our growing region.' David Smith, managing partner at Henderson Loggie, said: 'Being part of the Courier Business Awards is about more than just sponsoring an event. 'It's about celebrating the incredible businesses and people that make Courier Country what it is. 'Every year, we're blown away by the stories of those who go the extra mile – the innovators, the risk-takers, the teams who pull together to make great things happen. 'The Courier Business Awards shine a well-deserved spotlight on that hard work, and we're proud to support it. 'If your business has a story worth sharing, we'd love to hear it. Enter the 2025 Courier Business Awards and let's celebrate your achievements together!' The Courier Business Awards helps fulfil The Courier's mission to support key industries and be a vital connector across the business landscape. We want to strengthen our communities, fuel growth, and give a powerful voice to the organisations shaping the future of Courier Country. This year's awards will take place on Friday, October 24.
The Courier
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Courier Business Awards 2025: Employer of the Year
Entries are now open for The Courier Business Awards 2025 Employer of the Year category. The Courier Business Awards, held in partnership with Henderson Loggie, celebrates the achievements of companies operating in Tayside, Fife and Stirling. Since the awards started more than a decade ago, we've heard about the exceptional service offered, innovative products and solutions brought to the market and remarkable growth stories. Entries are now open – we can't wait to hear more about your accomplishments over the past 12 months. Winning a hotly contested Courier Business Award is a fantastic achievement for any business. It means a winning company is a leader in its sector and can be used to promote its products and services. It is also a boost for staff to know the work they do has been recognised. Our winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony held at the Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee this October, which brings together hundreds of business leaders for a night to remember. Entering is simple and free. We'd love to hear about your business. The Employer of the Year category is sponsored by Calforth Construction Ltd. This award is open to any organisation which puts its staff at the heart of the business. Winner will demonstrate: Entries close at 5pm on Monday July 14. Click here to enter the Courier Business Awards 2025 Employer of the Year category. CalForth Construction Ltd are a Buildings, Civils and Landscape Contractor providing services to Clients in both the Commercial and Residential markets. Its Commercial work sees it working all over Scotland where it has been involved in District Heating Projects, Solar Farms, Wastewater Power Stations, Electric Car Charging Points and a variety of others. The firm's Residential work sees it involved from the smallest Garden Project all the way up to Full Kit Builds. It prides itself on providing a straightforward, honest, and transparent experience for its clients, ensuring that their project is delivered safely, on time and on budget. A Calforth Spokesperson said: 'CalForth Construction Ltd is honoured to be this year's sponsor of the Employer of the Year award at the Courier Business Awards. We look forward to celebrating with all the wonderful nominees.'
The Courier
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Courier Business Awards 2025: Growth
Entries are now open for The Courier Business Awards 2025 Growth category. The Courier Business Awards, held in partnership with Henderson Loggie, celebrates the achievements of companies operating in Tayside, Fife and Stirling. Since the awards started more than a decade ago, we've heard about the exceptional service offered, innovative products and solutions brought to the market and remarkable growth stories. Entries are now open – we can't wait to hear more about your accomplishments over the past 12 months. Winning a hotly contested Courier Business Award is a fantastic achievement for any business. It means a winning company is a leader in its sector and can be used to promote its products and services. It is also a boost for staff to know the work they do has been recognised. Our winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony held at the Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee this October, which brings together hundreds of business leaders for a night to remember. Entering is simple and free. We'd love to hear about your business. The Growth category is sponsored by Hillcrest. This award recognises companies which have achieved sustained growth over the past three years. Open to any business from any sector which can show evidence of turnover growth of at least 50% over the last three years. Winner will demonstrate: Entries close at 5pm on Monday July 14. Click here to enter the Courier Business Awards 2025 Growth category. Thank you to Hillcrest for sponsoring the Growth category at the Courier Business Awards 2025. Hillcrest was first established in 1967 as Hillcrest Housing Association. Over the decades, it has grown and developed into a large, diverse and continually evolving social organisation. Its mission is to help people live better lives. The companies within Hillcrest provide housing, maintenance services, support, training and employment opportunities. Its structure allows them to work together to make a positive social impact by contributing to improving the quality of life of the people and communities we work with. A spokesperson for Hillcrest said: 'Hillcrest is proud to support the Courier Business Awards by sponsoring the Growth category. We look forward to celebrating the outstanding achievements of businesses in the region.'
The Courier
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Courier Business Awards 2025: Apprentice
Entries are now open for The Courier Business Awards 2025 Apprentice category. The Courier Business Awards, held in partnership with Henderson Loggie, celebrates the achievements of companies operating in Tayside, Fife and Stirling. Since the awards started more than a decade ago, we've heard about the exceptional service offered, innovative products and solutions brought to the market and remarkable growth stories. Entries are now open – we can't wait to hear more about your accomplishments over the past 12 months. Winning a hotly contested Courier Business Award is a fantastic achievement for any business. It means a winning company is a leader in its sector and can be used to promote its products and services. It is also a boost for staff to know the work they do has been recognised. Our winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony held at the Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee this October, which brings together hundreds of business leaders for a night to remember. Entering is simple and free. We'd love to hear about your business. The Apprentice award is sponsored by Apex Hotels. This award recognises an individual who has participated in an apprenticeship programme during 2024/2025 and exceeded their employer's expectations. Entries can be submitted by the provider or apprentice. Winner will demonstrate: Entries close at 5pm on Monday July 14. Click here to enter the Courier Business Awards 2025 Apprentice category. Thank you to Apex Hotels for sponsoring the Apprentice category at The Courier Business Awards 2025. Family-owned and full of heart, Apex Hotels is a luxury collection of hotels situated in the heart of the UK's most vibrant cities – Edinburgh, London, Bath, Glasgow and Dundee. The four-star properties, each with their own personalities and distinctive style, are renowned for their sumptuous bedrooms, chic restaurants and bars, stylish spas, modern meetings and events spaces, and above all, their warmer welcome. Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa is perfectly placed for a chic getaway, whether it be for business or leisure. Paul Mooney, general manager at Apex Hotel, said: 'Apex Hotels are delighted to support the Courier Business Awards and sponsor the Apprentice award this year. We look forward to meeting all the applicants and celebrating with the winning apprentice at the awards ceremony.'
