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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Strictly's Punam Krishan opens brand new luxury spa experience 'unlike anything else'
Gary Hollywood and Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren joined Dr Punam to open the spa Strictly Come Dancing's Dr Punam Krishan joined fellow celebrities and dignitaries in Renfrewshire to unveil the new multi-million pound Imperia Spa at Gleddoch Hotel. The glamorous event on Thursday, July 24, marked the official opening of the luxury wellness facility, following six months of extensive refurbishment at the Langbank hotel. Guests included Mrs Brown's Boys actor Gary Hollywood and Glasgow's Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, who joined Dr Punam in cutting the ribbon. The TV doctor, who recently appeared on Strictly's Christmas special, praised the spa's tranquil setting but admitted one feature wouldn't tempt her. 'The spa is absolutely beautiful, the views are stunning and I am feeling very tranquil. It's Scotland at its best,' said Punam, 42. 'The ice plunge pool is the only thing that I will not be trying. "You couldn't pay me to jump into that. Gorka would love it. He does ice water baths every day, but I cannot do it. I respect anybody who can do ice water immersions but it's definitely not for me.' The new Imperia Spa now boasts one of the largest outdoor saunas in the UK, offering panoramic views over the Clyde and the surrounding countryside, including Ben Lomond. Visitors can also enjoy a wide range of thermal facilities, including a salt steam room, aroma steam room, pink Himalayan salt sauna, hydrotherapy pool, cold plunge pool, and an ice fountain. The spa's design draws inspiration from the estate's past and the glamour of the golden age of travel, with luxurious finishes including black marble, antique gold touches, crystal detailing, and plush quilted textures. Hotel manager James Anderson said the new space had been carefully crafted to combine indulgence, heritage and modern wellness. 'Every detail of Imperia has been designed to surprise and delight, creating an escape unlike anything else in Scotland,' he said. 'This is not just a spa; it's an experience where indulgence, heritage, and contemporary wellness meet. It really is breathtaking and has to be seen to be believed. We're thrilled to show it off.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Actor Gary Hollywood, who played Dino Doyle in the BAFTA-winning sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys, attended the launch with his wife Cherylanne. The couple were all smiles as they mingled with fans and praised the hotel as a personal favourite. 'Gleddoch is our happy place and the new spa is spectacular,' he said. 'We've been coming here to relax and unwind as a family for five years. It's on our doorstep but you quite literally enter another world. My son Ollie, who's now five, thinks it's his second home. His shoes are kicked off the second he arrives.' The spa also features a wellbeing studio, a modern fitness suite, and seven treatment rooms offering therapies using luxury products from leading brands including Natura Bissé, Elemis, Temple Spa and Tri-Dosha. An on-site restaurant adds to the overall experience. Situated just 20 minutes from Glasgow, Gleddoch Hotel sits on a 350-acre estate once owned by shipbuilding magnate Baron Lithgow. The new spa officially opened its doors on June 16.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Strictly TV star spotted at plush hotel near Renfrewshire
The bash at the Gleddoch Hotel in Langbank marked the culmination of six months of work as the venue launched its multi-million pound Imperia Spa. It boasts one of the largest outdoor saunas in the UK, with panoramic countryside views of Ben Lomond. Strictly star and TV medic Dr Punam Krishan (Image: Supplied) Guests can enjoy a full range of thermal facilities including an aroma steam room, salt steam room, pink Himalayan salt sauna, ice fountain, hydrotherapy pool and cold plunge pool. There's a restaurant, a wellbeing studio, fitness suite and seven treatment rooms using high-end products from Natura Bissé, Elemis, Temple Spa and Tri-Dosha. Gary Hollywood, star of Mrs Brown's Boys, and his wife CherylanneStrictly's Dr Punam Krishan and Gary Hollywood from Mrs Brown's Boys graced the red carpet at the launch event on July 24. READ MORE: Lanarkshire man splashed out on 'man cave' after lottery win The TV medic revealed how dance partner Gorka Marquez would be the first to jump into an ice bath at Scotland's newest luxury spa but that she's not about to join him. She said: "The spa is absolutely beautiful, the views are stunning and I am feeling very tranquil. "It's Scotland at its best. The ice plunge pool is the only thing that I will not be trying. You couldn't pay me to jump into that. 'Gorka would love it. He does ice water baths every day…but I cannot do it. "I respect anybody who can do ice water immersions but it's definitely not for me.' Gary, who is famous for playing Dino Doyle in the BAFTA-winning comedy, chatted to fans along with his wife Cherylanne. Left to right: Dr Punam Krishan, hotel manager James Anderson and Gary Hollywood cut the ribbon at the launch event (Image: Supplied) He said: "Gleddoch is our happy place and the new spa is spectacular. 'We've been coming here to relax and unwind as a family for five years. 'It's on our doorstep but you quite literally enter another world. 'My son Ollie, who's now five, thinks it's his second home. His shoes are kicked off the second he arrives.' James Anderson, hotel manager, added: "Every detail of Imperia has been designed to surprise and delight, creating an escape unlike anything else in Scotland. "This is not just a spa; it's an experience where indulgence, heritage, and contemporary wellness meet. "It really is breathtaking and has to be seen to be believed. "We're thrilled to show it off."
