We’re reviewing a wild sauna on Portobello Beach. Edinburgh, Scotland’s seaside. We’re joined by resident of Portobello, Edinburgh, Angie Spoto. Angie is an esteemed author who writes gothic fantasy deeply inspired by the Scottish coastline. Most recently, she’s published The Bone Diver, a novel inspired by the selkies of Scottish folklore.

You’re not just going to hear a review of our sauna experience though. You’ll also learn a bit about the history of bathing in the UK and what makes a sauna a Finnish sauna.

In this episode:

- Badii’s review of Edinburgh, Scotland’s Wild Sauna, Soul Water Sauna

- History of bathing in the UK

- What makes a sauna a Finnish sauna

Our recommendations from the episode:

Soul Water Sauna

The Portobello Bookshop

Tanifiki Coffee Bar

Salt on your Tongue: Women and the Sea by Charlotte Runcie

Site about Finnish history and culture: Finland Naturally

Nordic Magic by Meri Mort

The Book of Nordic Self Care by Elisabeth Carlsson

Sauna by from Cozy Publishing

The Bone Diver by Angie Spoto

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