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Swimming pool and leisure facilities reopen at WHEC
The pool and leisure facilities at Wester Hailes Education Centre (WHEC) have been refurbished and reopened on Thursday.
This renovation of a valued local...
Portobello Pool remains temporarily closed – update on situation
The pool in Portobello is still closed almost two weeks on.
Edinburgh Leisure which runs Portobello Swim Centre has issued an update both about the...
Swimming pool in Portobello remains closed – work to begin on Monday
The swimming pool in Portobello is currently closed to customers on a temporary basis.
The difficulty is the heating and hot water systems and...
Portobello Swim Centre to remain closed until at least next week
Portobello Swim Centre remains closed on Monday after shutting its doors to swimmers last week.
A sign outside the front door says it has closed...
Refurbishment plans for Portobello Swim Centre progress to next stage
Refurbishment plans for Portobello Swim Centre will go ahead following a public consultation in which almost all respondents expressed support for the investment.
Portobello Swim...
Free summer sports days for Edinburgh children
Children in Edinburgh aged 5-12 are being offered two free days of summer sports courtesy of Edinburgh Leisure.
The Go for Gold Sports Days are...
Meadowbank to host free summer sports days for youngsters
Meadowbank will play host to a series of free sports days for children throughout the school holidays.
The "Go for Gold" events, organised by Edinburgh...
Edinburgh Leisure joins national campaign
Edinburgh Leisure is joining a national campaign this month telling "real stories that show how community leisure transforms lives" in Edinburgh.
The charity is taking...
Edinburgh Leisure announces £0 joining fee for May
Edinburgh Leisure has announced a £0 joining fee for new customers throughout May.
The limited-time offer is anticipated to remove a key barrier to commitment...
Spring Pass offers two weeks of fitness
A new flexible way for Edinburgh residents to use the gyms, pools and fitness classes offered by Edinburgh Leisure is available this month.
The...
Row over relocation of Portobello yoga studio
A PETITION has been started to ask Edinburgh Leisure to reconsider the relocation of a yoga studio to another "completely unsuitable" part of Portobello's...
Roll up for Aquathlon charity challenge
Some 75 volunteers are being sought for a unique charity challenge based around Edinburgh's five Victorian swimming pools.
On Easter Monday, 5 April, participants will...
Cycle studio opens at Craiglockhart
A cycle studio has opened at Edinburgh Leisure’s Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre..
The purpose-built studio introduces an "immersive experience" for indoor cycling fans, featuring...
Gymnastics display back for another year
Edinburgh Leisure’s Festive Gymnastics Display is back again, bringing together over 800 gymnasts from across the city and beyond to perform in front of...
Edinburgh Leisure’s Impact Report backs record breaking numbers
Edinburgh Leisure has just published its second Impact Report, highlighting its achievements for 2024–2025 - a year marked by record-breaking participation, community innovation, and...
Leon Smith opens the Meadows Tennis Courts after refurbishment
During the summer months Edinburgh Leisure carried out a major refurbishment of the tennis courts at the Meadows.
In April, the charity along with The...
Edinburgh Leisure’s Play & Try Week
Children under five are invited to take their first steps into sport with Edinburgh Leisure's Play & Try Week, running from Monday 29 September to Sunday...
Edinburgh Leisure invites locals to celebrate 125 years of Glenogle Baths
Edinburgh Leisure is inviting the local community to help shape a unique legacy with a time capsule which will be planted in the Glengogle...
Free lifeguard training offered to young people in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Leisure, in partnership with The King's Trust, is offering an opportunity for young people aged 16-30 years old to start off their career...
Edinburgh Leisure is on the hunt for the next generation of divers
For those who have been inspired by divers such as Jack Laugher, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix (daughter of Fred!) and Tom Daley, Edinburgh Leisure is offering...
Duncan’s gym sessions at Ainslie Park keep him on the road to recovery
Fifty-year-old Duncan Kirkpatrick’s recovery journey provides a great example of how physical activity can transform rehabilitation outcomes following a haemorrhagic stroke.
Just months after...
Get fit this festival season with Edinburgh Leisure’s Summer Pass
Available now until 31 August 2025, a four-week pass with Edinburgh Leisure offers unlimited access to more than 50 venues across the city for...
Edinburgh Leisure celebrates its volunteers
Edinburgh Leisure has paid tribute to the vital role of its volunteers with a special Volunteer Thank You Day, held during of the UK’s annual Volunteer...
New golf exhibition debuts as legendary Dispatch Trophy returns
A captivating new golf exhibition, 'Teeing Off Through Time,' has been unveiled at Braid Hills Golf Course, coinciding with preparations for the milestone 125th...
Five historic pools, one day: Edinburgh swimmers complete Victorian pool challenge for charity
Swimmers from Leith Victoria Swim Centre completed their challenge on Easter Monday which was to visit and swim in all five of Edinburgh Leisure’s...
Para-swimmer inspires a new wave of inclusive swimming
Edinburgh-based Paralympic medallist supports 'See My Ability' campaign.
A national campaign is championing inclusive swimming across Scotland by breaking down barriers and creating multiple pathways...
Edinburgh leisure trust shortlisted for national award
Local swim teachers and providers celebrated across the country
Edinburgh Leisure has been shortlisted for a national sport award following its commitment and quality...
Celebrating BodyCombat with Edinburgh Leisure
In a celebration of the 100th release of BodyCombat™, Edinburgh Leisure is hosting a day dedicated to this popular workout, loved by many across the...
Edinburgh Leisure celebrating National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week which runs from 3 to 9 June, Edinburgh Leisure will be holding a thank you at Meadowbank Sports Centre....
New pass is good for golfers
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a new short-term golf pass allowing visitors to the city and residents to play their six world-class courses without having...
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