The new Spa at The Cairndale Hotel in Dumfreis opened recently following a multi-million pound investment which aims to put Dumfries on the tourist map as a leading wellness destination.
The continued growth in wellness tourism and staycations mean that the impressive new facilities within The Cairndale Hotel promise a significant boost to the local economy. 
Covering almost 1,300 square metres, the two-storey spa follows a £2 million investment and offers a luxury space for bespoke spa experiences for day guests and overnight visitors that is unrivalled in the local area.
Taking pride of place on the lower ground floor is a thermal pool which features a number of jets, water blades and airbeds. In addition, visitors can take advantage of the aroma steam room, herbal steam room, Himalayan salt sauna, infrared sauna, herbal lounge, rasul, hammam and private bathing suite along with access to a dedicated café and juice bar.
Cairndale Hotel and Spa Director, Matthew Wallace Jr, has overseen the development since its inception. He comments, “Cairndale Spa has been in the planning for a long time. It is fantastic to see our hard work and the investments come to fruition and I genuinely believe that we have created something outstanding that the whole region can be proud of.
“Our team has worked tirelessly to create a space where guests can relax, unwind and experience luxury bespoke treatments and spa packages within easy reach of some of the most beautiful and less explored parts of southern Scotland.
“We are fully committed to supporting and working in partnership with tourism organisations and local businesses to help put Dumfries firmly on the map as a leading and popular Borders destination.”
Cairndale Spa has six elegant treatment rooms, which includes a treatment room where couples can enjoy the experience together. Local visitors can also access the bespoke facials, massages, wellness treatments and therapies with or without facilities access.
With a strong commitment to respecting the planet and supporting British wellness brands, Cairndale Spa’s team of talented therapists utilise leading UK brands VOYA Organic Beauty, Tribe517 and Gaia Skincare. These are joined by the exclusive Cairndale x Annandale Collection, a range of whisky and vanilla scented products created in collaboration with the nearby Annandale Distillery.
The development has been supported by an award of almost £400,000 in funding from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and has created over 20 new jobs for the area.
Claire Primrose, Spa Manager, comments, “Many of the talented staff here at Cairndale Spa are local to Dumfries and are proud to be a part of this exciting new chapter. Their wellbeing will always be at the heart of everything we do, and we believe this creates a strong team which in turn can deliver unrivalled experiences to guests.”