Tag: Edinburgh Leisure

The new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened this week with little in the way of fanfare. That is being kept for later when the council plans an official opening.Holmes Miller, the Glasgow based...

The new Meadowbank Sports Centre will eventually open on 19 July, following delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and snagging of the new building following completion.The Edinburgh Leisure team are about to move...

Sports clubs in Edinburgh are growing increasingly frustrated at the council as they are yet to be told when the new Meadowbank Sports Centre will open.The City of Edinburgh Council, which has been handed...

Edinburgh Leisure's Ageing Well is looking for participants interested in joining a new Nordic Walking course, which they will be introducing in early spring. The project is run in partnership with NHS Lothian and delivers...

The council's Finance & Resources Committee meets on Thursday to examine the council's position two years after the pandemic began.Councillors will hear that there was a reduction of £8 million in parking charges...

Looking for a change of career in the new year?Have you got what it takes?  If you’re looking for a career change or searching for a new role, are passionate about sport, good...

by June Peebles, CEO, Edinburgh Leisure2020 was memorable (for all the wrong reasons) and 2021 proved to be equally memorable as we continued to navigate our way through this pandemic. Coronavirus just keeps...

Edinburgh Leisure has joined forces with award winning Scottish community interest company and social enterprise, Hey Girls to provide free period products to customers.A range of sustainable products including tampons and period pads...

Edinburgh Leisure urge Edinburgh residents to boost their immunity, manage stress, and put themselves first for a change. Their message is that if you gift yourself their 12 Days of Fitness package, it will...

It’s never too early to start getting active and Edinburgh Leisure’s Young Explorer soft play membership shows your young people the way.Inspire children to get the active habit with Edinburgh Leisure’s Young Explorer soft-play...

Will you be in for a penny?Turn your small change into big changes when you join Edinburgh Leisure with a reduced joining fee of just 1p.The offer is available from Monday, 25 October...

The charity, Edinburgh Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure trusts which runs the council-owned gyms and swimming pools in the city is looking for three new board members.The new appointees will support...

Thanks to funding from The City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Leisure were able to bring back a summer of fun safely to their venues across this city and supported 126 children and families living...

Sustainably - round up your small change for charityEdinburgh Leisure have signed up with Sustainably, the app which enables you to support your favourite causes when you shop.Donating to charity has never been easier or...

A passport to summer fun is on offer from Edinburgh Leisure.While Covid-19 travel restrictions mean that many of us will be staying at home this year, Edinburgh Leisure has their own passport for a...

Edinburgh Leisure have everything you need for a sport-filled summer.Don’t let the delay to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions stop you getting active this summer. If the Euros and Wimbledon are inspiring you...

Ageing Well and Keeping ActiveThe award-winning project, Ageing Well, run by Edinburgh Leisure in partnership with NHS Lothian will be starting two new activities in July, to support people to become, and remain active...

Thrill seekers slide this wayEdinburgh Leisure is launching a new extreme element to AquaDash, its inflatable playground on water at the Royal Commonwealth Pool when it reopens on Saturday, 26 June 2021.  Bookings...

Spring into summer with an offer from Edinburgh LeisureWith Edinburgh Leisure’s gyms, pools, fitness classes and climbing arena open, they are encouraging you to spring into summer with an enticing no-joining-fee offer. At a...

Edinburgh Leisure’s Chief Executive, June Peebles, welcomed the First Minister’s announcement earlier in the week.This means that the Edinburgh-based leisure operator can finally welcome customers again for indoor fitness classes, gym classes, adult...

Edinburgh Leisure’s Chief Executive, June Peebles, has welcomed the First Minister’s announcement on Tuesday which means that leisure centres can reopen again, after being closed for almost four months.The charity is responsible...

by June Peebles CEO of Edinburgh LeisureLast year was one many of us weren’t sad to see the back of. Covid-19 stopped everyone in their tracks – introducing so many changes and uncertainty...

Wave goodbye to 2020 and start the new year healthier and stronger with a little help from your friends and Edinburgh Leisure.New members joining from 1-31 January 2021, will get one month free.Due to...

Following The Scottish Government's advice that the whole country is in Level Four restrictions since Boxing Day, Edinburgh Leisure had to change its plans.Most of their staff will be back on furlough from...

Iconic Victorian pool closing for major investmentOne of Edinburgh’s iconic Victorian pools, Warrender Swim Centre, home to the Warrender Baths Club which is said to be the oldest, most famous and most successful swimming club in...

Taking care of your child’s physical and mental health has never been more important. With coaching opportunities city-wide, Edinburgh Leisure offers so many choices for getting your child active for life by starting them...

Gift yourself 12 Days of FitnessAfter a bah-humbug 2020 when staying active hasn’t always been a priority, take some time for yourself this festive season. Boost your immunity, manage stress and your mental health by...

Edinburgh Leisure has announced it will reopen the rest of its Victorian pools.  Warrender, Portobello, Dalry and Glenogle Swim Centres on Monday, 26 October 2020. June Peebles, CEO of Edinburgh Leisure said: “We’re delighted that we...

Six Edinburgh Leisure venues reopened today:  Ainslie Park Leisure Centre; Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre, Drumbrae Leisure Centre, The Royal Commonwealth Pool, Leith Victoria, and Gracemount Leisure Centre.  We visited Leith Victoria to see for...

Get ready to get back to the gym. Edinburgh Leisure is opening six of its venues on Monday 14 September 2020 so now there is no excuse not to be as fit as a...