The World Spa Awards celebrate and reward “excellence in spa and wellness tourism” through their annual awards programme – judging hotels from around the globe.
The awards, which “aim to inspire exceptional standards”, have now announced their shortlist, from which the winners will be chosen.
Edinburgh’s Waldorf Astoria Spa was crowned the best in Scotland for the second time in a row.
It's the ninth time that the awards have been held - here are the Scottish establishments who made the shortlist.
5. The Spa Fairmont St Andrews
St Andrews certainly seems well catered for when it comes to luxurious spas - with the Fairmont giving the Fife town a second spot on the shortlist. Set overlooking St Andrews Bay, the 5-star hotel has its own championship golf course and a spa with a modern gym, a 16-metre swimming pool, a steam room, sauna and a hot tub. Eat at the two AA Rosette St Andrews Bar & Grill serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, or opt for Italian cuisine at La Cucina. Photo: www.booking.com
6. The Spa at Glenwagles Townhouse
The recently-opened Gleneagles Townhouse brings the five-star luxury of the famous Perthshire hotel to Edinburgh's St Andrew Square. The luxury city centre spa includes a sauna and a fitness and wellness centre. Photo: www.booking.com
7. The Spa at The Gleneagles Hotel
One of Scotland's most famous five-star hotels, the spa at the original Gleneagles Hotel has also been shortlisted. After playing one of the three championship golf courses you can unwind at The Club, where guests can enjoy fitness classes, two swimming pools, a sauna, a steam room, gym, and an outdoor hot tub. Afterwards you can dine at the Michelin-starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant - or opt for the the Birnam Brasserie, the formal Strathearn, or the lively Dormy Bar and Grill. Photo: www.booking.com
8. Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonia
Last year's winner has been shortlisted again. The Waldorf Astoria in Edinburgh, better known to locals as The Caledonian, has a spa featuring an array of luxurious treatments, as well as a steam room, sauna, whirl pool, swimming pool and gym. Enjoy afternoon tea at Peacock Alley, food and drink at The Caley Bar, or fine dining at Grazing by Mark Greenaway. Photo: www.booking.com