Swimming is the only sport to exercise all our muscles at the one time. It helps co-ordination and it tones and improves fitness.
Swimming is free to all primary school children. Lessons usually have to be paid for.
SWIMMING POOLS & LESSONS
Aquatic Learning
Swimming tuition for every standard – children and adult.
Tel: 0131 669 5313 Contact: Keith Anderson 07711 283998
Edinburgh Leisure Swim4All
Edinburgh Council initiative which aims to promote swimming for children & adults.
Tel: 0131 652 4333 Email: swim4all@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Hearts Swim Club
The club take children of all ages at all levels, from beginners learn to swim to advanced competitive level.
Tel: 0131 551 5458 Email: jmag81051@blueyonder.co.uk
Locations: Training at various pools throughout Edinburgh.
Leith Swimming Club
Lessons take place at Leith Victoria baths and Leith Academy.
Tel: 0131 554 2464
Portobello Swim Club
Swimming for all levels & age groups.
Tel: 0131 669 6888 Email: cath.fleming5@hotmail.com
Contact: Cath Wilson or Neilson Rutherford Locations: Portobello Pool, Portobello high School & Commonwealth Pool
Swim Easy
Lesson for swim tots (with adults), pre school developing on to advanced and club level.
Tel: 0131 466 0764 Email: info@swimeasy.com
Locations: Various locations & times throughout Edinburgh
Swimming Nature
Swimming lessons for all levels, children & adult.
Tel: 08700 949 597 Email: bookings@swimmingnature.com
Locations: University of Edinburgh, st leonards land, Holyrood, Edinburgh
Warrender Baths Club
This club take you on to train at your ability level rather than age.
Tel: 0131 343 6601 Locations: Training at various locations throughout Edinburgh
Water Babies
UK-wide organisation which teaches babies to swim from birth.
Tel: 0131 312 7520 Email: hugh@waterbabies.co.uk
Locations: Dalkeith High, Abbeyhill Primary, Dr Bell’s Educational Support Centre, Leith Graysmill Special Needs School, Redhall House Drive,
Royal Blind School, Newington, Marriott Dalmahoy Country Club, Kirknewton, Holyrood Hotel
