A new £1m spa therapy and training facility called The Spa Academy opened in Glasgow, Scotland, on 1 August.

The facility aims to offer a wide range of courses for people wanting to work in the spa sector.

Owned and operated by Paisley-based spa consultancy and designer Spa Developments, the 7,000sq ft (650sq m) academy will be available for hire as a training venue and facilities include treatment rooms, lecture rooms and product exhibition spaces.

Judith Patience, the academy’s manager, said: “Through our courses, we offer a unique opportunity to build knowledge in the growing spa industry.” Details: www.thespaacademy.co.uk