Welcome to Leith Victoria
The original Leith Victoria Baths were opened in 1899 by Provost John Bennet, and we’re proud to say that they’re still keeping the local community active today!
The Leith Victoria swimming pool offers sessions for everyone with casual, lane, family fun and women only swimming available, as well as Sauna and Steam Room to relax in afterwards.
Our high spec gym has been recently upgraded and incorporates the latest equipment as well as hosting a series of Gym classes every week. The venue’s three studios offer an array of fitness classes throughout the week including a dedicated Cycle Studio. See the timetable for more details.
We’re also proud to run a successful swim coaching programme.
Summer Holiday Camps and Coaching
Join us for an action-packed summer filled with sports, fun and learning!
We have a wide programme of full and short day camps / coaching lessons running across Edinburgh. Our summer coaching lessons are perfect for trying out something new before signing up to our main coaching programme in August.
At Leith Victoria we offer:
- Swim Holiday Coaching - Various levels (0 years+, including adult coaching) - Book Here
125 Year Anniversary Celebration - Friday 28 June
Leith Victoria Swim Centre (LVSC) turns 125 years this June and the venue is holding an event to celebrate this momentous occasion on Friday, 28th June.
This event will include a home baking Bake-Off event, raising funds for our Active Communities programmes. The Bake-Off judging will take place at 11.00am following a busy Aquafit class.
The original Victorian Leith Baths were opened in 1899 by Provost John Bennet. The original plaque is still on display at Leith Victoria Swim Centre. A Plaque is also still on display on the exterior of the building which says ‘Leith School Board, Swimming Baths, 1896' and there is still the old red and white ‘Baths’ sign on the exterior of the building.
Leith Victoria's newly refurbished gym is now open!
Top of the range cardio equipment
The Leith Victoria gym is the first in Scotland to be kitted out with Life Fitness' brand new high spec cardio equipment with 24" HD consoles. The machines have access to apps such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, YouTube, Spotify and Freeview TV to make those cardio sessions a whole lot better.
The cardio machines are also integrated with On Demand coach-led workouts.
New strength equipment throughout the gym
Our gym has been finished with new equipment throughout, including resistance machines, pulleys, racks, barbells, dumbbells and plates. We've added an additional half rack, a new glute drive, and made space for extra benches.
Watch the video to take a sneak peak at the new gym.
Our new Boditrax
As part of our gym refurbishment, we've added a new Boditrax machine. Boditrax is a sophisticated body composition scanner that can help you understand your body, set fitness goals, and track your progress.
Located on the gym floor outside Studio 1, it's free to all fitness class and gym customers.
Watch the video to find out how Boditrax works and how it can help you!
Bookings at Leith Victoria
There is no booking needed for Swimming or a Gym session (for over 16s) - just drop in as a member or a visitor.
All Fitness and Gym classes, Coaching lessons and Hall Bookings require pre-booking. See our timetable for more information. Under 16s must also pre-book a gym session.
You can book online or via our mobile app for Android or iOS by creating or logging in to your booking account.
Any problems see our step by step guide to booking an activity. Please read our Booking Terms & Conditions before booking.
Join Edinburgh Leisure
Unlock the city with an Edinburgh Leisure membership that gives you full access to everything you need to keep active.
Choose what's right for you - with activity specific memberships for Gym, Swim and Fitness Classes - or get full access to all three with our most popular package - the Full Fitness Membership
Swim Coaching
- Swim Adult Beginner and Improver
- Swim Adult Stroke Development
- Swim Baby, Toddler, Nippers and Pre-School
- Swim Skills 1, 1+, 2, 3, and 4
- Swim Junior Skills and Drills
Click the button below for availability of our Swim Lessons and book your space.
Upmo Eat Cafe at Leith Victoria
Once you've finished your swim class or gym session, refuel and catch up with friends over a coffee or lunch at our Upmo Eat Café.
Based across Edinburgh, East Lothian and Mid Lothian, Upmo provides both support and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Both the trainee placements and a work experience program include a chance to work in the café here at Leith Victoria.
Find out more information about Upmo and the work they're doing across Edinburgh by clicking here.
The Upmo Eat Café is open Monday - Friday 09:30 - 18:00.
