E.I.C.A. Ratho
Climbing Arena
Clip n Climb
Bouldering Rooms
Gym
Soft Play
Group Fitness Studios
Cafe
Climbing Taster Sessions
New to climbing or bouldering? Our Taster Sessions are the perfect way to get started, with expert guidance and all the equipment you need included.
NICAS Clip
NICAS Clip aims to introduce new climbers, including young children, safely into the indoor climbing environment. These classes help develop an awareness of climbing movements, improve confidence, and create a pathway to additional climbing activities. It focuses on the safe use of auto belay facilities, fun experiences within climbing through gamification of sport, and the movement skills that underpin climbing techniques.
Edinburgh Leisure delivers the NICAS Clip Foundation course at our EICA Ratho Clip n Climb centre.
New Visitors to EICA Ratho
Everyone visiting EICA:Ratho for the first time for climbing, belaying or bouldering has to complete a registration form. Please see below online registration forms for Climbing and Bouldering that can be completed in advance of your visit.
Register to Climb
If you are new to EICA Ratho you must register as a climber by completing the below form. All new climbers will be asked to complete a competency test upon arrival.
Climbing RegistrationRegister to Boulder
If you are new to EICA Ratho you must register in order to take part in bouldering. You can do this by completing the below form. All new participants will be asked to complete a bouldering competency test upon arrival.
Bouldering RegistrationBring a Guest
Competent and registered climbers at EICA can bring up to two guests to climb under their supervision. A customer can sign guests in at reception where a guest form must be completed upon arrival.
Facilities
EICA is home to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, featuring internationally certified speed walls, and competition style boulders which sit beside our competition lead wall which hosted he IFSC Climbing World Cup in 2022. There are also two separate bouldering rooms including the new Bouldering Zone installed in Spring 2025.
Alongside the world-class climbing facilities there’s a fully equpped gym and studio space for various fitness and gym classes.
Ratho is also home to one of our three soft play venues across Edinburgh. Find out more about Scrambles Soft Play at EICA Ratho.
Drop into our on-site Cafe Refresh for hot and cold food, drinks, snacks and treats.
See our Accessibility page for details of the accessible facilities available at this venue.
Regardless of whether you love to climb or hit the gym, we look forward to welcoming you to EICA.
Bouldering Wall
Bouldering Wall
Climbing Walls
Function Room
Group Fitness Studio
Gym
Meeting Room
Soft Play
Opening Hours
Opening hours for specific activities may differ from venue opening.
| Day | Main Venue | Climbing | Cafe | Gym | Soft Play | Clip n Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09.00 – 21.00 | 10.00 – 21.00 | 09.30 – 20.00 | 09.00 – 21.00 | 09.30 – 16.30 | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09.00 – 22.00 | 10.00 – 22.00 | 09.30 – 20.00 | 09.00 – 21.00 | 09.30 – 16.30 | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09.00 – 21.00 | 10.00 – 21.00 | 09.30 – 20.00 | 09.00 – 21.00 | 09.30 – 16.30 | Closed |
| Thursday | 09.00 – 22.00 | 10.00 – 22.00 | 09.30 – 20.00 | 09.00 – 21.00 | 09.30 – 16.30 | Closed |
| Friday | 09.00 – 21.00 | 10.00 – 21.00 | 09.30 – 20.00 | 09.00 – 21.00 | 09.30 – 16.30 | 14.00 – 18.00 |
| Saturday | 09.00 – 18.00 | 09.00 – 18.00 | 09.00 – 17.00 | 09.00 – 17.00 | 09.00 – 16.30 | 09.00 – 18.00 |
| Sunday | 09.00 – 18.00 | 09.00 – 18.00 | 09.00 – 17.00 | 09.00 – 17.00 | 09.00 – 16.30 | 09.00 – 18.00 |
Prices
Please note Edinburgh Leisure operates in a cashless environment. We accept card and contactless payments only; no cash. Prices correct as of 1st April 2025.
Setting Schedule
Our setting schedule offers a guide to our upcoming routes.
Check out our Facebook for the latest schedules.
Please be advised that this schedule is subject to change.
Events at EICA Ratho
The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena hosts several competitions and events throughout the year which can cause disruption to our regular climbing, bouldering, and coaching timetable. You can find a list of upcoming events and their impact at this link.
EICA Ratho is Europe’s largest indoor climbing centre with world-class climbing walls, Olympic standard bouldering, and a wide range of other facilities, all available to book for hire.
Whether you are looking for a space for a practice session, a meeting room, or you are organising a special event, we have the versatile space to accommodate your requirements.
Please contact bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk to hire one of our facilities or for more information.
