Life changes when women become mothers and 'me time' becomes a commodity in short supply. Mother's Day is a chance for women to put aside nurturing and be nurtured themselves. Here's a selection of Scottish spas to do just that.
1 Archerfield House, Fletcher's Cottage: High on the list of top British spa resorts, Archerfield House lends itself to longer visits and Mother's Day is a perfect excuse for a recce trip. A facial or massage plus full use of Fletcher's Cottage spa combines with overnight Pavillion suite B&B accommodation (with full larder) and a bottle of wine. From £130pp.
2 Blythswood Square: This Glasgow bastion of luxury has earned its five stars for all manner of indulgence including its dreamy spa. For Mother's Day a winning combination is a back, neck and shoulder massage with a Rose Bliss facial and pot of Ila Rose body cream to take home. From £119pp.
3 Crieff Hydro, Perthshire: Scotland's first hydropathic health spa hotel opened in 1868. Freezing spring water was a recurrent theme. Thankfully treatments have evolved. The hotel's Top to Toe package is ideal for Mother's Day and offers a full body massage, an express pedicure and use of the Victorian spa's pool, steam room, sauna and spa bath. Round off with lunch at the Brasserie. From £115pp.
4 Isle of Eriska Hotel, ESPA at The Stables, Oban: Detoxify, relax, and rejuvenate for Mother's Day on a private island at the mouth of Loch Creran. A two-night five-star B&B stay includes time to loll in an ozone indoor pool and recline in sauna and steam rooms before massage and facial treatments, later enjoying Champagne and Eriska afternoon teas. From £420pp
5 Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel & Spa: Mother's Day often means daughters too. Mercure's Mother and Daughter Day of pampering features two 25-minute spa sessions, afternoon tea and a glass of chilled Prosecco. Choose from a menu of facials, scalp massages, leg and foot treatments and back massages. From £69pp.
6 One Spa, Edinburgh: The Li'tya Lowana Mother's Day package includes a fragrant facial, hand and foot treatment, together with access to Escape at One's water and heat experiences of hydropool, hammam, aroma grotto, saunas and scented 'lifestyle' showers. From £97pp.
7 Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort, Erskine House, Bishopton: Handy for Glasgow airport this overnight five-star spa de-stress errs pleasingly towards guilty pleasure. Junior suite accommodation, champagne, two-hours of Decleor spa treatments - including massages, facials, body wraps, aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy - combine with afternoon tea, dinner and breakfast. From £539pp.
8 Stobo Castle, So Stobo, Peeblesshire: Voted 'Best Spa in Scotland' a Mother's Day visit starts with a guided stroll through the Japanese Water Garden before two massage, facial, hand or foot treatments. Take a buffet lunch in the dining room and linger as long as you like in the sauna, hot tub, and Crystal steam room. From £115pp.
9 Village Urban Resort, Viva Urban Spa, Edinburgh: A 'fully immersive spa and pampering experience' for two promises the latest ESPA treatments, state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities and healthy dining options. Choose one 25-minute massage, facial, ESPA Body Polish, Jessica manicure or pedicure each, and then relax in the pool before afternoon tea. From £90 for two.
10 Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh The Caledonian, Guerlain Spa: One of the city's most historic hotels is also home to an elegant spa. The Mother's Day Indulgence Package employs Guerlain's own premium products, and methods dating from the original Paris spa of 1939, in a bespoke Caledonian Chic massage, followed by Afternoon Tea for two in the hotel's Peacock Alley lounge. From £120 for two.
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