FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Edinburgh leisure - The Untold Story

Edinburgh Council venues could open toilets to public amid lack of facilities

Toilets at Edinburgh Leisure and council-owned venues including the Edinburgh International Conference Centre could be opened to the public ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

Edinburgh Leisure scavenger hunt competition with 'year's free membership' prize

Edinburgh Leisure are set to launch a competition that will see residents hunt for branded boxes across several locations throughout the city. The competition will run from July 17-28.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2023

Edinburgh leisure centre pool to close over summer holidays for urgent repairs

Edinburgh Leisure have said that they looked at their own figures regarding historic usage to find a time that would least impact their users as maintenance work was carried out.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 14, 2023

Edinburgh Leisure call in pest control after mice spotted in sports centre cafe

The arms-length council department has apologised for the incident, and confirmed they have taken measures to rid the building of mice.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 6, 2023

Busy Edinburgh Leisure swimming pool confirms sudden closure

Edinburgh Leisure announced that the swimming pool, sauna and steam room were vandalised meaning that they will have to close the areas for around two weeks until the beginning of March.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2023

Two Edinburgh Leisure centres cancel swimming lessons due to instructor shortage

Two of the capital's council-run swimming pools have been hit by staff shortages.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 14, 2022

Ukrainian teenage refugee taken in by Edinburgh couple stars in tennis competitions

Edinburgh Leisure have shared the inspiring story of a teenage tennis star overcoming obstacles to shine in tennis competitions across Scotland after being taken in by a caring capital couple.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 4, 2022

Edinburgh leisure centre evacuated after lit firework thrown into lobby

Staff at a leisure centre in the north west of the capital were forced to evacuate the premises after someone threw a lit firework into the building on Halloween.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 1, 2022

Edinburgh leisure centre getting huge new water assault course next month

Running across the swimming pool, the course will involve a series of inflatable obstacles, with ticket holders invited to take part in a race against their friends and family.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 31, 2022

All the Edinburgh shops, entertainment venues and services shut for Queen's funeral

Here is a list of most of the services and businesses that will be closing their doors entirely or running a reduced service for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 18, 2022