JA Mar Hall, Golf & Spa Resort invites guests to experience a new immersive winter wellness escape for January 2026. Just 10 minutes from Glasgow Airport, the storied Scottish estate combines architectural grandeur and natural tranquillity with a holistic, experience-led approach to modern wellbeing.
From riverside spa rituals and tailored treatments to off-road adventures and elegant zero-proof cocktails, the offering is curated to engage every sense and recalibrate for the year ahead.
Spa
Just above the banks of the River Clyde, Mar Hall’s spa offers a contemplative escape that fosters not only rest, but renewal through expertly tailored treatments. Guests can restore both body and mind – soaking in the sophisticated 20-metre pool, using the fully-equipped gym, or moving between steam and sauna for restoration and mental clarity.
Signature treatments are rooted in total-body restoration, including:
- ishga Detoxifying Seaweed Body Wrap (55 minutes): A powerful treatment using pure Scottish seaweed to remove toxins and deeply nourish the skin. Skin is exfoliated, wrapped in mineral-rich seaweed gel and treated with warm body oil and scalp massage.
- ishga Hot Stone Massage (55 minutes): Smooth, warm basalt stones are used with seaweed-infused oils to ease muscle tension, boost energy flow and bring profound physical and mental relaxation.
- ishga Marine Experience (120 minutes): A deeply restorative ritual that layers a Hebridean salt and oil exfoliation with a tailored back massage and an express facial, delivering full-body rejuvenation drawn from the purest marine botanicals.
The Spa Escape: An immersive overnight wellness escape set within Mar Hall’s estate, offering a refined balance of restoration and indulgence just minutes from Glasgow airport.
The Spa Escape features an elegant overnight stay, accompanied by either breakfast or breakfast and dinner, including two 55-minute bespoke spa treatments using Ishga’s seaweed-based products, and full access to the spa and leisure facilities. including the pool, sauna and steam room. Guests depart feeling thoroughly restored, rejuvenated and reset for the year ahead.
Mar Hall’s approach to Dry January is rooted in refinement rather than restriction. The resort’s alcohol-free cocktail list, curated by acclaimed mixologist Chris Mullen, champions flavour, creativity and complexity – each pour crafted with the same intention and detail as its spirited counterparts. These zero-proof serves are not merely alternatives, but standout drinks in their own right.
Zero-Proof Cocktails
Each cocktail is made using premium non-alcoholic spirits and complex botanical infusions, created to complement moments of restoration – from post-treatment relaxation to evening wind-downs by the fire.
Among the most distinctive:
- Berry Marita – a juicy, herbaceous blend of hibiscus, agave and Granny’s Garden Tea, lifted with tangy citrus
- Dr. Mar – a smoky, spiced lowball featuring Crossip Dandy Smoke, Lyre’s Amaretti, vanilla and ginger ale – structured, layered and deeply warming
- Faux-jito – a sharp and cooling highball with Crossip Citrus, lime and mint – vibrant, fresh and clean
- French Point 5 – sparkling and dry with delicate notes of lavender and citrus, finished with Sea Change 0% fizz
Estate Activities
Mar Hall offers guests a chance to reconnect with nature and embrace the raw beauty of the Scottish landscape. The estate’s winter activities are designed to complement the wellness journey with a sense of movement, discovery and presence. A selection of dynamic outdoor pursuits are available to invigorate and inspire:
- 4×4 Off-Road Driving – This instructor-led drive takes guests across muddy tracks, rolling hills and forest trails that cut through the surrounding untamed landscape. The session balances adrenaline with the grounding effect of the outdoors, offering a dynamic counterpoint to the resort’s slower-paced rituals.
- Falconry – Delivered as a private or small-group encounter, this experience offers a rare opportunity to interact with native birds of prey in flight. Rooted in tradition, falconry at Mar Hall fosters presence and composure, adding a contemplative edge to the wellness experience.
- Cycling Trails – The estate’s riverside paths and wooded tracks can be explored at leisure by bicycle. Whether taken as gentle exploration or a more active pursuit, the route offers guests a way to engage the body without overstimulation. Bicycles are available via the concierge.
Each experience is guided and paced for all levels, designed to enrich and rebalance. Guests can tailor their stay to their pace and wellness goals.
