Wild Mountain Tubs was set up after a government order to stay at home meant I had a fair bit of time on my hands.

Like lots of people, the first summer of the pandemic was spent building a bar and other things to make our very small world that bit more comfortable.

Growing up in Aberdeenshire I spent a lot of time making stuff with the help of my Dad. One summer we converted an old oversized whisky barrel into a hot tub heated by a wood burning stove. As much fun as it was being crammed like sardines into a narrow barrel with my pals, it was ridiculously heavy, hard to clean and took a long time to heat up.

20 years later, I was sitting under the stars beside the firepit with my girlfriend when the the idea to create a beautiful soaking tub was born.

Design

Made from marine-grade aluminium, stainless steel and durable FSC certified larch, Wild Mountain Tubs are sustainable hot tubs designed and built to last.

Fuelled by a powerful stainless steel wood burner, the tub requires no electricity and comes to temperature quickly and efficiently. The materials chosen also make it easy to transport and clean. A simple connector near the base of the tub allows for easy access to fill and empty the tub using a garden hose. With no chemicals involved, when you’re finished you can reuse the water for your plants. Each tub is built to order with a typical six week delivery time.

Hot tubs or soaking tubs?

You’ve maybe wondered why I’ve called them soaking tubs and not hot tubs.

Sitting in silence under a starry sky, immersed in hot still water, our tubs are designed so you can connect with nature without the distractions of lights and noisy bubbles (the alcoholic kind are obviously encouraged!). Perfect for all year round use, the soaking tubs are just as beautiful to soak in during the cold winter months as they are in summer.

Location

Located at the base of Aberdeenshire’s best known hill, Bennachie, our workshop can be found in the middle of a birch forest near the village of Oyne.