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Gyms in St Leonard's

Under the shadow of Salisbury Crags, St Leonard's has the Royal Commonwealth Pool, the only venue to host events at three Commonwealth Games.

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Training in St Leonard's

Olympic-size water below the Crags.

The Royal Commonwealth Pool is the draw: a 50 m pool, a diving pool and a teaching pool, plus a gym and three fitness studios. It was built for the 1970 Commonwealth Games and hosted events again in 1986 and 2014. Beyond the pool, JKS Edinburgh Karate teaches traditional Shotokan, Practical Tai Chi Chuan teaches tai chi, Priestfield Tennis Club has courts, and Prestonfield Golf Club is the most reviewed venue after the pool. The University of Edinburgh's accommodation service runs Oxygen Fitness Studios, and The Breakdance Academy teaches breaking.

St Leonard's runs along the western edge of Holyrood Park. The Innocent Railway path follows the line of an 1831 railway from St Leonard's to Brunstane and is part of the National Cycle Network. Holyrood parkrun is a single loop of the park's road with a steep 1.5 km climb, which is exactly the sort of morning that goes better with a training partner.

Train outdoors

  • Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags
  • Innocent Railway path

Where to train in St Leonard's

The pool first, then martial arts, racquets and golf.

Find a training buddy in St Leonard's

A lane partner at the Commonwealth Pool, someone for the Holyrood loop, a karate training partner.

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Start a St Leonard's training group

Saturday hill reps in Holyrood Park, an early lane session at the pool: set it up and we'll help neighbours find it.

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St Leonard's gym questions

What people ask.

How many gyms are there in St Leonard's?

Gymist lists 16 venues in St Leonard's, led by the Royal Commonwealth Pool, with karate, tai chi, tennis, golf and dance alongside.

Does the Royal Commonwealth Pool have a gym?

Yes. As well as its 50 m pool, diving pool and teaching pool, the Royal Commonwealth Pool has a gym and three fitness studios, run by Edinburgh Leisure.

How do I find a gym buddy in St Leonard's?

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