Scottish Women's Wellbeing Summit
Bold Women Brave Futures
SCOTTISH WOMEN'S WELLBEING SUMMIT "BOLD WOMEN, BRAVE FUTURES"
The Scottish Women’s Wellbeing Summit is a 1-day forum uniting 250 women from across Scotland for a powerful celebration of leadership and wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Bold Women, Brave Futures,” sets the tone for an inspiring day filled with connection, growth, and empowerment. Attendees will hear from a stellar lineup of speakers including Dr Jo Salter MBE, Britain’s first female Fast Jet Pilot and Global Advisory of GenAI at PwC; Kate Muir, renowned writer and producer of Davina McCall’s Sex Myths and the Menopause; and Lee Donald, the 7th Scottish woman to summit Mount Everest and now training for K2.
The summit experience is carefully curated with wellbeing woven into every detail. Begin the day with energising yoga, invigorating sea dips, and wild sauna’s, and close it with a transformative ceremonial firewalk. Throughout the day, attendees will take part in expert-led workshops, hear from world-class keynote speakers, enjoy nourishing meals, and connect with inspiring women leaders. Topics covered include emotional intelligence, mental resilience, reproductive and menopause health, and fostering safe and inclusive workplaces.
Set at the iconic Old Course, the summit includes access to 75 bedrooms for overnight guests, who are also invited to an exclusive leadership dinner in the ballroom, followed by a champagne reception and evening entertainment. This is more than an event—it’s a movement to uplift, empower and equip Scotland’s women to lead boldly into brave futures.
Meet the Founder:
Lesley Canis
Event Coordinator and Founder of the Scottish Women’s Wellbeing Summit, Lesley Canis, brings a wealth of experience and passion to this powerful gathering. A former college lecturer, freelance journalist, and writer, Lesley now works in advocacy and runs Calm and Co Office Yoga. Her commitment to championing women’s wellbeing in the workplace stems from her own remarkable journey—from a period of personal despair to a life-changing retreat on a Caribbean island during the 2020 lockdown. Returning to Scotland renewed and inspired, Lesley is on a mission to help women realise their potential and lead bold, fulfilling lives—without compromising their wellness.
OUR FORMAT
On the
Main Stage
A 1-day program brings together some of the biggest and brightest names in wellbeing and leadership.
Meet inspiring women, industry trailblazers, and women's wellbeing Experts - all on one stage.
The Main Stage sessions offer a snapshot of the most transformative movements happening in women's leadership and workplace wellbeing.
Wellbeing and Leadership Workshops
Up level your wellbeing and leadership skills through in depth workshops led by experts in small groups. Experience a variety of hands on wellbeing and leadership activities. Including Yoga, Pilates, soundbaths, and wild sauna sessions, alongside an offering of workshops on Emotional and Mental wellbeing. lymphatic drainage massage. Reproductive and menopause health. Resilience and mental wellbeing strategies for women, and many more.
Networking &
Collaboration
Network with women from across Scotland.This summit is not a place for small talk. It's a safe space where walls come down and real connection is built. No stigma, no judgement, just open, honest conversations and shared experiences.
Immersive
Wellbeing
Morning Kundalini Yoga session followed by a Sunrise Sea Dip, Wild Sauna Sessions, Pilates & Yoga Workshop, Hormonal Nutrition Workshop, Love Your Lymph (Lymphatic Drainage Workshop, Soundbath & Evening Firewalk Ceremonies.
Leadership
Dinner
For residential ticket holders the experience continues into the night with a premium networking dinner to connect with renowned speakers, attendees, and other amazing women from across Scotland. The amazing food and stunning setting set the tone for the night.
Champagne
Reception
Residential ticket holders are invited to attend the Champagne Reception with evening entertainment.
This is your chance to dress up, get your dancing shoes on and party into the wee small hours.
OUR SPEAKERS
Dr Jo Salter MBE
First Female Fighter Jet Pilot, Former Director of Global Transformative Leadership for PwC, Global Advisory of GenAI for PwC, Named as One of the 50 Most Inspiring Women in the World.
Dr Jo Salter MBE is famed for becoming the first female fast jet pilot, having flown the Panavia Tornado ground attack aircraft during her services in the Royal Air Force.
Kate Muir
Kate Muir is a women's health expert, documentary maker, and author of How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis, as well as ground-breaking books on the menopause and the pill.
Kate’s new book, How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis is published in June 2025.
Lee Donald
Lee is the 7th Scottish woman to ever summit Mount Everest. In May 2024, despite a fear of heights, exercise induced asthma, and being a complete beginner a year earlier - Lee reached the summit and received a parliamentary motion in recognition.
Lee is the owner/director of Lee Donald Personal Training and a multi award winning (x30) fitness entrepreneur in Aberdeen, helping women transform their bodies and minds without having to diet or join a gym since 2011.
Councillor Sally Pattle
Sally represents the Linlithgow Ward on West Lothian Council for the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
She was the first Liberal Democrat to be elected at any level in West Lothian for over thirty years.
She is the Scottish Liberal Democrat's Mental Health Spokesperson. Away from Politics Sally owns the award winning far from the Madding Crowd bookshop.
Dr Heather Currie MBE
Heather is a clinical lead for Scotland in post reproductive health. She has many accolades and letters after her name thanks to her many years of dedication to improving women's health and women's health services.
She is the Managing Director of Menopause Matters, the go to place for all your menopause information and questions
Co-Editor of Post Reproductive Health, the journal of the British Menopause Society and a former chair of the British Menopause Society.
Sharon Miller
Founder of Joyworks. - A multi award winning wellness pioneer, Sharon is a transformative force in corporate wellness and team development. Trusted by Coca Cola, The Scottish Government, Accenture, and many more.
Sharon brings more than three decades of expertise in education, performance, and holistic wellbeing to create the Joyworks Method.
Hosted By Caroline Blair
Caroline is a seasoned host and presenter.
Formerly a Forth Radio Breakfast Show host, Caroline is now a Scottish Rugby presenter. Her wealth of presenting and hosting experience make Caroline the perfect person to host the summit.
WHY SWWS?
GET EMPOWERED
The Scottish Women's Wellbeing Summit is a Space to relax, unwind, reconnect and come home to yourself. The speakers and workshops are designed to empower. The wellbeing experiences built into the day are designed to strip back the noise and the chaos and to help you step back into your inner power. The space is about community, breaking down barriers and building real and lasting relationships with like minded women.
LEADING THE WAY IN WELLNESS
What our speakers don't know about women's wellness, probably isn't worth knowing. Some of Scotland's most inspiring women will be on our stage, sharing stories and insights. Our wellbeing facilitators will take you from wild sea dips to ceremonial firewalks all designed to strip away the noise and tap back into your inner strength.
BUILD CONNECTION
WHERE IS IT?
Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
Old Station Rd,
St Andrews
KY16 9SP
BUY TICKETS
SWWS Day Delegate Ticket
Our Day Delegate ticket grants you full access to the event from 7 am to 5.30 pm. This includes all wellbeing activities, keynotes, workshops, networking opportunities, our exciting exhibitor and demonstration zone. Unlimited refreshments provided throughout the day, a beautiful lunch in The Sands Restaurant, a personalised journal, and a beautifully curated gift bag. Registration for the Summit starts at 8.30 am.
Early morning activities are included in the price of your ticket but must be pre booked.
£479.00 GBP
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SWWS Day Delegate VIP
Our Day Delegates VIP ticket grants you full access to the event from 7 am to 5.30 pm. This includes all wellbeing activities, keynotes, workshops, networking opportunities, our exciting exhibitor and demonstration zone, and unlimited refreshments throughout the day A beautiful lunch in The Sands Restaurant, a personalised journal, and a beautifully curated gift bag. Registration for the main Summit starts at 8.30
Early morning activities are included in the price of your ticket but must be pre booked.
VIP upgrades include. Priority Front Row Seating Meet the speakers session, and an upgraded Gift Bag
£895.00 GBP
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SWWS Overnight Delegate
Overnight Delegates' ticket includes everything in our day delegate package
Plus
Leadership Dinner
Champagne Reception
Evening Entertainment
Overnight Accommodation
Spa and leisure centre access
Optional floating sound bath on day of departure (pre-booking is required)
Breakfast on day of departure
£1,200.00 GBP
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SWWS Overnight Delegate
VIP
Our overnight Delegate VIP ticket, includes everything in our overnight package.
ViP upgrades include:
Priority Front Row Seating
Meet the Speakers Session
Upgraded Gift Bag
Upgraded Accommodation
£1,849.00 GBP
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SWWS Overnight Delegate Come With A Friend
Overnight Delegates' Come With A Friend Ticket is Based on Two People Sharing. This ticket includes everything in our overnight delegate package but for two people sharing a double or twin room.
£2,000.00 GBP
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SWWS VIP Overnight Delegate Come with a Friend VIP
Overnight Delegates' Come with a Friend VIP ticket includes everything in the overnight delegate VIP package but for two people sharing a double or twin room.
£2,800.00 GBP
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