Hey folks! 👋
Good morning Edinburgh! Let's make this week count!
The weather is behaving and the cherry blossom has suddenly appeared all over Edinburgh, specifically the Meadows. The rapeseed fields are also now glowing golden in East Lothian. The city is warming up and looking great for summer. We hope you can make the most of it while it lasts!
Have you checked out our new Thriving Card Directory and Membership options yet?
The card will be launching soon and sharing 100’s of discounts and offers for local and independent businesses.
Two minutes to get you Thriving, let's GO!
This week’s Thriving Business🌿
Every Monday, we share a local & independent Edinburgh business all about wellness, fitness and health.
🌱 Hot and Bothy - Community Sauna
Just outside Edinburgh and tucked behind Archerfield Walled Garden you'll find one of the best wellness spots in the Lothians. Callum and Oscar have built something really special here. 🧡
Two wood-fired saunas, including the highlight for many, Gurt's Yurt, a sauna but in the dark! Resting at a slightly lower temperature, it’s the sauna to rest and enjoy for a longer period and let it all go!
A brilliant addition to East Lothian. With cold plunge barrels, changing rooms, showers and a fire pit. Sessions are 90 minutes so you get proper time to move between the hot and cold, settle in by the fire and enjoy a tea and slice of orange in between rounds whilst admiring all the quirky pots and plants giving it a homely feel.
Have you been yet? And more importantly. Were you brave enough for the cold plunge? 🥶
Fitness events for your diary:
Every Edinburgh local should try and do this at least once.
Road, trail and hill running across all seven of Edinburgh's hills. No fixed route. You choose your own way between the hilltop checkpoints. 14.3 miles. 2,200 feet of ascent.
It's open to all abilities. 🧡
Entries open Monday 18th May at 9pm on Entry Central. £16 entry, further details on the website. Get it in your diary and get your trainers at the ready!
One of the best and prettiest running events in East Lothian is back and this route is something special. Start at Archerfield Walled Garden, hit the roads through Dirleton, then head out onto the sands of Yellowcraig Beach, with Fidra Island right in front of you. Return through the tree-lined trails to the finish. Grass, sand and trails all in one run. 🧡
PB chasing, marathon training or just ready to push yourself. This one is for you.
Race starts at 10am, with the event running until 1pm. Drinks are available from The Barn Bar, and live music from Seton Shoals is waiting for you at the finish line.
Entries close Sunday 3rd May at 11:59pm. Don't leave it too late.
Saturday 9th May, 10am - 1pm, £35 + booking fee. 🎟️ Book ahead.
📊 This Week's Fitness Fact:
⛰️ Edinburgh has seven hills within the city boundary.
Regular hill walking builds cardiovascular fitness, leg strength and mental resilience all at once. Grab a buddy and get walking!
🎯 This Week’s Monday Mission:
Go find those Edinburgh hills. Lace up your trainers and go get out there and climb at least one! 🧡
Completed the Monday Mission? Share it on your stories and tag @keepedinburghthriving. We'll repost our favourites every week!
🌱 This week's Thriving Thought:
Imagine yourself standing at the summit of one of the seven Edinburgh hills, looking out and enjoying that awesome view. The sun is on your face, there’s a gentle breeze (if you’re lucky, haha!) and boy does life feel good!
This is your reminder that effort leads to reward. It also makes the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh city calm and serene, turning stress instantly into calm. Enjoy friends 🧡
Any fitness/wellness-related businesses or events we should feature next week?
We are also keen to have more fitness/wellness businesses on our Thriving Card.
Please suggest some for us to contact or send them our link.
We would love to hear from you!
Have a great week!
Nashy & Abs