This is a site about naturism in Scotland, run and paid for by volunteers and donations.
Finally, some good news! Events for Naturists in/near Scotland have started back up after the Covid restrictions have been lifted (these are in the calendar):
June:
Saturday 18th June 2022 : Edinburgh World Naked Bike Ride. This year's ride will take place as usual from Middle Meadow Walk, Edinburgh, starting the ride at 2pm (assemble from 1pm). Fully nude or bare as you dare.
Meet from 13:00. Ride at 14:00.
Clothing optional pro-bike, anti-fossil fuel, body positive protest ride!
Ride around Edinburgh "As bare as you dare" to highlight the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic.
Wear fancy (un)dress, body paint, carry banners, paint slogans on your body!
July:
Sat 10th July 2021 : Alnwick Gardens Visit. This has now happened and it was well-attended and jolly good fun with many of us getting splashed in the artistic fountains. A documentary was being filmed at the event (for the Alnwick Gardens) and it will appear on TV at some point in the future. A visit for 2022 is still being negotiated.
August:
Sat 7th August 2021 : Jupiter Artland Garden Visit. This has also now happened and there were over 50 people in attendance. It was a great evening and I look forward to the next one. A visit for 2022 is still being negotiated.
September:
Sat 4th September 2021: World Naked Bike Ride, Edinburgh. This event took place in Edinburgh and despite one objection made before the event, the Council approved it and it went ahead fully nude. The Police had one person phone in to ask why there were naked people cycling round the town, but they explained to the caller that no law was being broken. The ride was not affected by that call. The date for 2022 will be announced soon.
Covid-19 Update: Forth Naturist Club swims resumed from 5th September 2021. No booking required. 😁😁😁
The Gathering will now be at the beautiful Waverley Castle Hotel in Melrose on the 13th-16th May 2022 and there are still some spaces left !
The Great British Skinny Dips are taking place throughout 2022. See the Skinnydip site for details of events taking place. Commemorative T shirts are no longer available, but the BN Shop has other T-Shirts available.
If you are unfamiliar with what naturism is, please check out the What is Naturism page hosted by British Naturism.
This site originally sprang from an MSN group which was shut down when the naturist / nudist photos were deemed by MSN to be in some way offensive. When it was running, it was the only genuine Scotland based MSN group for all you hardy Scots naturists / nudists out there or those wishing to visit Scotland who prefer to relax without the constraints of clothing.
We try to keep this site posted with all suitable clothes-free events within Scotland so please let us know of any nude events that are not listed. If you'd like to try the lifestyle, see what it's like to make the natural choice and feel the wonderful sense of freedom, see the Scottish Clubs for contact details of your local swim / sauna or sun club. See the Calendar for upcoming bare events and check out the Links for other naturism / nudism related sites.
To join the Scottish Outdoor Club, see their listing on this website. Do not contact Naked Scotland about attending a club or swim - use their contact details on the relevant swims or clubs page. Naked Scotland don't run the swims or clubs.
Covid-19 Update: The Arlington Baths which did host an 18+ nudist swim at 6pm - 9pm on Sundays is now open again, but severely restricted in numbers due to Covid social distancing. Tickets are required and they are not taking on new members. It is a very nice venue and you will be made very welcome. There is also nude Yoga. If you want to attend, see the Sunday Swim website for details.
World Naked Gardening Day is the 1st Saturday in May. If your garden is overlooked by neighbours, why not talk to your neighbours and find out if they would be cool with you gardening in the nude for one day? Legally, you can be naked in your own garden in the UK, but it is always good to avoid confrontation and if you let your neighbours know, you can explain what naturism is, and that it is legal. Covid-19 update: You can still go out into your garden! Just keep your distance from other people.
World Naturist Day:
For the Northern Hemisphere: 5th June 2022
For the Southern Hemisphere: 4th December 2022Use the Contact Us page if you have anything to tell us or have any problems logging on or registering.
