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Gyms in Midlothian

Scotland's fastest-growing council area, with part of the Pentlands, the Borders Railway through the middle and a ski slope at Hillend. Here's where to train in Midlothian and who to train with.

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Towns in Midlothian

From Danderhall and Dalkeith to Bonnyrigg, Penicuik and Gorebridge.

Training in Midlothian

A young, fast-growing county between the Pentlands and the Borders Railway.

Midlothian grew faster than anywhere else in Scotland between 2011 and 2022: up 16.1%, to 96,600 people at the census. It's a young place too, with 17.8% of residents under 15, the second-highest share of any council area. In 2022, 82% of adults had done some sport or physical activity in the previous four weeks, matching the Scottish figure.

Midlothian Council runs the leisure centres itself, with four swimming pools: Lasswade Centre in Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Penicuik and the Newbattle Community Campus. It also runs the Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend, which it calls Britain's biggest artificial ski slope. At Loanhead, Eden Rock has Scotland's biggest indoor bouldering wall, and there's a David Lloyd club at Shawfair, plus CrossFit, BJJ and community gyms in the towns.

Part of the Pentland Hills Regional Park lies in Midlothian, and the Borders Railway has stopped at Shawfair, Eskbank, Newtongrange and Gorebridge since 2015. Training is easier with company, and Gymist is how you find it.

Where to train in Midlothian

The council's leisure centres first, then climbing, clubs, CrossFit and fight gyms.

Midlothian Council centres

Climbing and big clubs

CrossFit and community gyms

Combat sports

Find a training buddy in Midlothian

A bouldering partner at Eden Rock, a lane partner at Lasswade, a rolling partner at Prana BJJ, company for a Pentlands hill run: find people nearby who train when you do.

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A Saturday hill run from Glencorse, a trail group at Vogrie, a winter ski crew at Hillend: set it up in minutes and we'll help locals find it.

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Train outdoors

Hills, parks and a ski slope in Midlothian.

  • Pentland Hills Regional Parka 100 km network of marked, maintained paths; the Glencorse View circular is 4.5 km.
  • Midlothian Snowsports Centrethe council's dry ski slope at Hillend, on the edge of the Pentlands, with a chairlift and two button lifts; sessions are paid.
  • Vogrie Country Parka woodland estate between Pathhead and Gorebridge with four miles of walks.
  • Penicuik to Dalkeith Walkwaya path between the two towns that passes close to Dalkeith.

Getting around

Rail and bus routes to Midlothian's gyms.

Rail

  • the Borders Railway opened on 6 September 2015, running from Edinburgh to Tweedbank
  • four Midlothian stations: Shawfair, Eskbank, Newtongrange and Gorebridge
  • half-hourly on weekdays until 20:00, then hourly

Bus

  • Lothian Buses runs most services in Dalkeith
  • East Coast Buses and Borders Buses also serve Dalkeith

Who trains here

What the census and the Scottish Household Survey say about the people you'll meet in the pool, at the wall and on the hill.

  • 16.1%More residents than in 2011The fastest growth of any Scottish council area, to 96,600 people in 2022.Scotland's Census 2022
  • 17.8%Residents under 15The second-highest share in Scotland, after East Renfrewshire. Scotland's figure is 15.3%.Scotland's Census 2022
  • 82%Adults active in the last four weeksIncluding walking, level with Scotland in 2022; 12% had been running or jogging.Scottish Household Survey 2022

Midlothian gym questions

What people ask before they train here.

How many gyms are there in Midlothian?

Gymist lists 131 gyms, leisure centres, pools, studios and sports venues across Midlothian, from the council's leisure centres to Eden Rock, David Lloyd, CrossFit, BJJ and community gyms in Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Penicuik and Gorebridge.

Who runs Midlothian's leisure centres?

Midlothian Council. Its centres are Lasswade Centre and Pool in Bonnyrigg, Loanhead Leisure Centre and Pool, Penicuik Leisure Centre and Pool, Newbattle Community Campus and Pool in Easthouses, Gorebridge Leisure Centre, Newtongrange Leisure Centre and Danderhall Community Hub. It also runs the Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend.

Where can I swim in Midlothian?

There are four council pools, all 25 m. Lasswade Centre in Bonnyrigg has a floating floor and a hydrotherapy suite, Newbattle Community Campus has six lanes and a hydrotherapy suite, Loanhead has a toddler pool, and Penicuik has a sauna and steam room.

Can I ski in Midlothian?

Yes. The Midlothian Snowsports Centre on Biggar Road, Hillend, is run by the council on the edge of the Pentland Hills. It has a chairlift and two button lifts, lessons, coaching, open practice, tubing and an Alpine Coaster.

Where can I train outdoors for free in Midlothian?

The Pentland Hills Regional Park has a 100 km network of marked paths, including the 4.5 km Glencorse View circular. Vogrie Country Park, between Pathhead and Gorebridge, has four miles of walks, and the Penicuik to Dalkeith Walkway passes close to Dalkeith.

How do I get to gyms in Midlothian by public transport?

The Borders Railway has four stations in Midlothian: Shawfair, Eskbank, Newtongrange and Gorebridge, with trains half-hourly on weekdays until 20:00. Lothian Buses runs most bus services in Dalkeith, and East Coast Buses and Borders Buses also serve the town.

How do I find a gym buddy in Midlothian?

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