Barbossauna

A wood-fired horsebox sauna at the harbour end of Aberdeen's Beach Esplanade, a short walk from Footdee

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Fabio Barbosa converted a horsebox into this sauna and opened it on Aberdeen beach in August 2023, and his Labrador, Rocky, is usually about too. It runs at 70 to 95°C off a wood burner, and the North Sea is just across the sand for a dip. Walk-ins are welcome, and it’s open all year.

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