We’re getting ready to make some exciting improvements at The Royal Commonwealth Pool, as part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact and creating a more sustainable future.
From Monday 30th June to Sunday 10th August inclusive, we’ll be carrying out essential improvement works to replace the insulation in our pool hall. This is a major step toward making the building more energy efficient—reducing heat loss, lowering our carbon footprint, and creating an eco-friendlier facility for everyone.
Temporary Closure of the Main Pool
To complete this work safely, our main 50m pool will be temporarily closed during this period. However, many of our other services will continue to operate as normal, including:
Teaching Pool (closed 08:00-18:00 on Thursday 17 July only,)
What’s Unavailable
The following activities will be paused during the works:
Continue Swimming Across the City
Don’t forget—you can still enjoy lane and casual swimming at any of Edinburgh Leisure’s 11 other pools across the city while the main pool is closed. With flexible timetables and facilities to suit all ages and abilities, it’s easy to find a session that works for you. Visit our website or check the Edinburgh Leisure app to find your nearest venue.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we undertake this important investment in The Royal Commonwealth Pool. This work represents a vital step in our journey toward becoming a greener, more energy-efficient facility—one that not only meets the needs of our community today but is also fit for the future.