MAIN & DIVE POOL CLOSURES - Wednesday 27 March
We are hosting the Edinburgh Primary Schools Swim & Dive Gala on this date. This means the main pool will be closed from 0800 - 0900 and 1230 -1330 to allow set up and recovery time before and after the event. The pool will be open for 25m casual swimming (2m deep) from 0900 - 1230 and will return to normal programme from 1330. The dive pool will be closed until 1230. Aquafit at 0810 will move to the teaching pool, however Relaxed Swim at 1030 is cancelled. Clambers will open at the earlier time of 0900, apart from this all our other facilities will be operating as normal. The venue and car park will, however, be very busy. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Welcome to the Royal Commonwealth Pool
Now over 50 years old, the Royal Commonwealth Pool is among Scotland’s most iconic leisure centres. Delivering a host of swimming and diving events, the Commonwealth Pool was built in 1970 to host the Commonwealth Games then again in 1986 and 2014, it is the only venue to host three Commonwealth Games events. Additionally, the FINA World Series and European Championships were held in 2013 and 2018 respectively to showcase the best aquatics from around the world. And following a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the New Years Day Triathlon returned in 2023 for it's 26th year.
The Commonwealth Pool plays an integral role in keeping Edinburgh active on a daily basis. We're proud to have a top-spec gym, the city's only 50-metre pool and a whole host of other spaces you can stay active.
The Royal Commonwealth Pool is home to one of our three soft play venues across Edinburgh. Click here for more information about Clambers
Don't forget to drop into our on-site Cafe Refresh for hot and cold food, drinks, snacks and treats.
We also run a successful coaching programme. Read more about this here.
Easter Holiday Camps and Coaching
Multi-Sports Camps
P1 - P7
Emphasis on the 'multi'. Children can look forward to trying a range of sports, as well as different arts, challenges, games and educational activities.
Depending on the week there may be trips and visitors and exciting themes running through the week. Bookable by the day or week with early drop off and late pick up available. Book Here
Aquatics Camps
9 - 14 yrs
Ideal for swimmers who are confident swimming 25m in deep water. During the week kids will enjoy a variety of pool activities whilst working towards recognised Scottish Swimming and RLSS awards. But it's not all in the water. There's games, arts, other sports and maybe even a special visitor or trip as well.
Early drop off and late pick up available to suit your schedule. Book Here
Gymnastics Camps
P1 - P7
Keep your little gymnasts moving this Easter at our Gymnastics Camps. Kids can look forward to rhythmic and Acro sessions, vault and floor sessions, as well as making up routines.
On top of that they'll get the chance to play games, and arts and crafts during this week long camp. Book Here
Dive Lessons
5 yrs+
Edinburgh Leisure is very proud to offer a fantastic diving pool at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, complete with a dedicated Dry Dive Area to practice all those twists and turns before taking them to the big boards. Our diving programme follows the National Diving framework with classes to suit beginners right through to those at a competitive level.