About Us
We are here to help you enjoy a healthier, happier, and more active life. In the heart of communities, we’re the largest provider of sport and leisure facilities across the city.
As a charitable trust, we rely on your donations and every penny goes back into taking care of the health and wellbeing of Edinburgh.
18 Gyms
State of the art facilities for a workout that suits you including a Hyrox Training Centre. Over 750 fitness classes and 250 gym-based classes are delivered every week.
12 Pools
Our swim facilities include 5 original Victorian swim baths, Edinburgh’s only public Turkish baths and the city’s only 50 metre length pool.
1 Climbing Arena
Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena with world-class climbing walls and bouldering.
6 Golf Courses
18-hole and 9-hole courses with breathtaking views of the city.
163 Sports Pitches
Gras and 3G pitches providing community and club access for football, rugby, cricket and more.
32 Tennis Courts
Indoor and outdoor tennis facilities including the dedicated Craiglockhart Tennis Centre.
270+ Coaching Classes
Edinburgh’s largest coaching programme delivers classes across 10 different disciplines, supporting over 13,000 people a year.
Health and Wellbeing
Our Active Communities programmes deliver 160 health and wellbeing classes every week, supporting over 12,500 people to be active every year.
Impact Report 2024/25
Edinburgh Leisure’s 2024-2025 Impact Report highlights key achievements in line with our strategic goals. We celebrated record-breaking attendance, exceeding 30,000 fitness members in March 2025, and in October, Gracemount Leisure Centre was named Scottish Centre of the Year at the UK Active Awards 2024. We also introduced new activities including Evolve Hyrox at Meadowbank, as well as new bouldering facilities and a new bouldering room at EICA Ratho.
Previous Impact Reports
Committed to keeping everyone active
We know being active improves physical and mental health, so we’re here to support as many people as possible to feel good.
We manage 75 sports and leisure facilities across Edinburgh, providing a range of activities for all ages.
This includes the largest sports coaching programme in the city and delivering additional help and targeted health projects for those who need it.
We are our people
Our people underpin everything we do. We have a team of over 800 from swim teachers to greenkeepers and from leisure attendants to accountants and marketers. They are well-trained and believe in what they do, so they go that extra mile to make sure your experience of Edinburgh Leisure is a great one.
Our board of directors
Our board of directors are elected or appointed members who oversee the activities of Edinburgh Leisure.
They provide the strategic direction to help ensure we maintain the highest level of standards and performance whilst meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders.
Support us
Edinburgh Leisure is a charity committed to keeping everyone active and well. We need people like you to join us in our mission to change lives through the power of physical activity and sport.
Whether that’s volunteering, donating, or just using our facilities – you can help us support the physical and mental health of the city.
Purpose
Our purpose is to inspire lifelong health and wellbeing for the people of Edinburgh by creating opportunities for everyone to get active and thrive.
Vision
Our vision is a city where everyone is inspired to engage in physical activity, to improve their health and wellbeing.
Mission
Our mission by 2030 is to transform Edinburgh’s health and wellbeing by reducing barriers, innovating delivery, and engaging people and communities to be active.
Values
Inclusive
We welcome and include everyone. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We embrace diversity, promote equal opportunities and inclusive practices.
Kind
We respect and care for everyone. We approach every interaction with care and empathy, creating a warm and supportive environment for colleagues and customers.
Working Together
We work with others to realise the power of physical activity. Collaboration is key to our success. We work across departments and with external partners to deliver impactful programmes and achieve shared goals.
Creative
We test new ideas and develop solutions to continuously improve. We encourage innovation and fresh ideas to enhance our services and facilities.
Our initiatives
Energy and sustainability
Edinburgh Leisure is committed to making our city a healthier, greener and more sustainable place to live. We recognise that tackling the climate crisis is not an individual effort, it needs the commitment of all our staff and customers.
Sporting initiatives
We passionately believe in the power of sport and the positive impact it can have. We support access to training for those just starting out through to major sporting competitions.