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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
4 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."
Scotsman
19-06-2025
- Scotsman
Inside luxury Scottish hotel's epic new spa, which includes the country's largest outdoor sauna
As wellness travel demand continues to grow, the four-star Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort - situated on a 350 acre estate near Glasgow - has just unveiled its vast new Imperia Spa. The glamorous multi-million-pound addition has been inspired by the hotel's history, as it was the former home, built in 1926, of shipbuilding magnate Baron Lithgow. This has translated into bling interiors that are inspired by the golden age of travel, with luxury materials including black marble and crystal. They even have a swimming pool that's finished in shades of antique gold and obsidian black. It's flanked by sun loungers, with golden tables that look like they've been designed for the deck of a cruise ship. The pool may be impressive, but the piece de resistance at this new attraction, which is open to hotel residents or guests, must be their Scandinavian dream of an outdoor sauna. It's the biggest in Scotland and, they say, probably the largest in the UK. It sits 18 people, so you could probably get a rugby team in there, without it turning into a game of sweaty sardines. While you toast in here, you can take in the soothing green views down to Ben Lomond. And, whenever you're ready to cool down, there's a cold plunge pool nearby, as well as an al-fresco Jacuzzi. In addition, guests can benefit from other immersive thermal experiences inside the spa. Highlights include the aroma steam room and sinus-clearing salt steam room alongside a pink Himalayan salt sauna. On the terrace, the heated loungers, on a checkered tile floor, offer views across the estate to the estuary. Their other new attractions include a plush and flatteringly low-lit changing rooms, an ice fountain, sensory showers and a boutique-y wellbeing studio, which offers various classes including Pilates and yoga, plus a gym with Peloton bike and free weights, among other things. In the seven treatment rooms, you can experience therapies from beauty brands Natura Bissé, Elemis, Temple Spa, and Ayurvedic specialists, Tri-Dosha. These range from a Natura Bissé Quiro Golf Massage (£120) to the Samvahana Synchronised Four-Hand Ayurvedic Massage (£185), which involves a pair of therapists working their magic. Gleddoch Spa's current entry level packages include a Twilight Spa Experience, from 7-9pm daily. It incorporates use of their new facilities, plus a one-course dinner, for £75. Or the top-of-the-range Signature Spa Day is £299 and includes two 60 minute treatments, a two-course lunch and use of the facilities all day from 9.30am until 4.30pm. You can also experience the new Palm Room orangery, which is filled with the eponymous plant, and The Veranda lounge, where Chopin plays and the air is scented with Persian jasmine. Both are inspired by the destinations that were visited by Lithgow's ships. As spa resort general manager, James Anderson, says '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'.
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
First look inside stunning new spa at Scots hotel after multi-million pound revamp including a jet black pool room
The new look spa features the UK's largest outdoor sauna REVITALISED First look inside stunning new spa at Scots hotel after multi-million pound revamp including a jet black pool room Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN iconic resort hotel is unveiling a revamped new spa this month after spending millions on the glow-up. And the stunning relaxation destination has some seriously cool features - including a jet black pool room. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 There's a super cool, jet black pool room 8 The spa will be a 'decadent tribute to the grandeur of a bygone age' 8 It will have the UK's largest outdoor sauna 8 The Imperia Spa opens this month Gleddoch Hotel & Spa Resort, one of Scotland's most beautiful, privately-owned estates, is poised to open the Imperia Spa. Set across 350 acres of rolling countryside, just 20 minutes from Glasgow, the multi-million-pound development will be a 'decadent tribute to the grandeur of a bygone age', according to hotel insiders. Inspired by Gleddoch's heritage as the stately home of shipbuilding magnate, Baron Lithgow, and by the majestic salons of Europe's grand imperial hotels, the Imperia Spa is all about elegance and excess. The wellness venue is drenched in gold, obsidian black and marble, and adorned with quilted upholstery and fluted crystal - giving all the hallmarks of old-world luxury. Announcing the development, Gleddoch's General Manager James Anderson said:"The Imperia Spa is the culmination of a vision: to create a destination that transcends trends and defines its own standard of luxury. "Every moment, every detail has been carefully considered and is designed to delight and transport our guests to another world. "We are proud to introduce a spa experience that will not only elevate Gleddoch but further position Scotland among the world's most distinguished spa destinations." Phase one of the development, opening this month, introduces a stunning collection of artistic features inspired by the distant shores once visited by the ships of Baron Lithgow. Highlights include a breathtaking antique gold and obsidian black indoor pool, the exotic Palm Room orangery filled with rare palms and the grand Veranda, an open-air lounge infused with the intricate elegance of Moorish design. Designed to surprise and delight at every turn, The Imperia Spa promises guests a series of curated 'moments of delight', from the soft strains of Chopin, cooling fresh mint towels and the scent of Persian jasmine on arrival, to bespoke spa rituals tailored precisely to each guest's desires. W Edinburgh Crowned Scotland's Hotel of the Year 2025 For indulgence and relaxation, Imperia Spa will feature the UK's largest outdoor sauna with panoramic views over the Clyde Estuary and rolling Renfrewshire hills to Ben Lomond. Guests will also discover a full range of thermal facilities including a pink Himalayan salt sauna, aroma steam room, salt steam room, ice fountain, heated loungers, hydrotherapy pool and cold plunge. In addition, the spa will offer a serene spa restaurant, a wellbeing studio, a state-of-the-art fitness suite, seven luxurious treatment rooms and dedicated sanctuaries for pre and post-treatment relaxation. Signature treatments will be provided using product partners including Natura Bissé, Elemis, Temple Spa and Ayurvedic specialists, Tri-Dosha. 8 Gleddoch is 20 minutes outside Glasgow 8 The pool has black and gold features 8 Gleddoch looks over the Clyde Estuary
