Where you can still 'Take a Turkish' in the UK. 2: SCOTLAND

Turkish baths still open to the public,
or to members of clubs

 

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PLEASE NOTE …

that this list includes only Victorian style Turkish baths (as defined in the Introduction to the website). Such baths circulate heated dry air through one or more hot rooms. The list does not include sauna, banya or Russian (steam or vapour) baths.

Some Turkish bath establishments do include such facilities in addition to the Turkish bath, but they are not part of the process of taking a Turkish bath.

The total number of remaining Turkish baths was last revised on 03 March 2012 when fifteen Victorian style Turkish baths were listed as still being open in the British Isles. Three of these were in Scotland, all of which were built during Queen Victoria's reign. 
 


Opening times and the designation of sessions

(as being for men, women, couples, mixed,  or naturist)

change frequently so this guide

gives addresses and phone numbers only.

You should also note that even though establishments may not

have closed down permanently, they may close from time to time

for repairs or 'refurbishment'.

Do contact the baths first before paying a visit

 and check when they are currently open.

ENGLAND

This table was last revised on 01 September 2011

EDINBURGH
Portobello Swim Centre
57
Promenade  
EH15 2
BS

0131 669 6888

Victorian

Relaxation area at Portobello Swim Centre
The relaxation area

Sessions: men, women, and mixed

Website: Turkish baths page

GLASGOW CLUB
Arlington Baths Club
61 Arlington Street
G3 6DT

0141 332 6021 

Victorian


The
cooling-room

The club is for members only, members being required to pay an annual subscription.

Full details of membership, and much else, on their  website

GLASGOW CLUB
Western Baths Club
12 Cranworth Street
Hillhead

G
12 8BZ

0141 339 1127

Victorian

One of the hot rooms at the Western Baths Club
One of the hot rooms

The club is for members only, on payment of an annual subscription. As at October 2004, there is up to a 3 month waiting list for membership.
Full details of the club's subscriptions, facilities, history, and much else on their website.

Naturist sessions are organised by the independent Scottish Outdoor Club. Details: (0141) 777 8857

ENGLAND


Thank you!
Tony Garratt, who suggested identifying the Victorian Turkish baths above

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