Grange Dyvours Lawn Tennis Club
Serve up fun and history at Grange Dyvours, Edinburgh's award-winning tennis and padel club with grass, indoor, and all-weather courts!
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If you're strolling through Edinburgh's charming Stockbridge area and fancy a game, you absolutely have to check out Grange Dyvours Lawn Tennis Club! This historic gem, founded in 1883, isn't just any tennis club – it's Edinburgh's oldest, and it's buzzing with a friendly, sociable vibe. You'll find Scotland's only four grass courts here, which are an absolute dream on a sunny day, plus four floodlit all-weather courts for year-round action. And get this: they've recently opened two fantastic indoor cushioned acrylic courts, just like the pros play on at the Australian and US Opens! Don't miss their new covered padel courts either; you can often "pay to play" even if you're not a member, making it super accessible. They were even crowned Tennis Scotland Club of the Year for 2025, so you know the quality is top-notch. With coaching for all ages and abilities, and opportunities for social tennis or competitive leagues, it’s a brilliant spot to pick up a racket. Just hop onto their website to book a court – it’s really easy!
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Sports Club
Grange Dyvours Lawn Tennis Club, founded in 1883, is Edinburgh's oldest tennis club, known for its historic presence and unique facilities, including 4 grass courts, 4 floodlit all-weather courts, and 2 new indoor cushioned acrylic courts. The club, located in the picturesque Stockbridge setting, caters to players of all standards and offers a friendly and sociable environment.
Padel
The Grange Club features two new covered padel courts, established in 2024, which are accessible to the wider community on a pay-to-play basis.
Tennis
The Grange Dyvours Lawn Tennis Club, established in 1883, is a historic club in Edinburgh, Scotland, known for its unique facilities. These include 4 grass tennis courts, 4 floodlit all-weather courts, and 2 indoor courts with a cushioned acrylic surface, catering to players of all standards.
Full Description
Grange Dyvours Lawn Tennis Club, also known as The Dyvours Club, was formed in 1883 and is one of Edinburgh's most well-known and historic tennis clubs, and the oldest lawn tennis club in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated at Portgower Place, Edinburgh EH4 1HQ, UK, within the picturesque Stockbridge setting, as part of the larger Grange Club which also has hockey, cricket, and squash sections. The club boasts unique facilities popular with players of all standards. The club features four grass tennis courts, which are unique as it is the only club in Scotland to have them. Additionally, there are four floodlit all-weather courts available for year-round play. Since 2025, the club has also provided two indoor tennis courts with a cushioned acrylic surface, similar to those used at the Australian and US Opens. As of winter 2024, these indoor courts were open for bookings. In 2024, Grange Padel was formed with the construction of two new covered padel courts. Padel courts are available for use by the wider community on a pay-to-play basis without requiring membership, although padel membership is currently full and operates on a one-out, one-in basis with a waitlist. Similarly, the indoor tennis courts are open for pay-to-play to the community and club members at a discounted rate, and tennis membership is open for joiners. Court bookings can be made through the website up to 7 days in advance, with a PIN provided for access. Padel rackets are available for use by the courts. Grange Dyvours engages players in social tennis, mini-leagues, regular competitions, and competes in the East of Scotland leagues with women's, men's, and junior teams. Coaching for all ages and abilities is available through Meston Performance Coaching. The club was recognized as Tennis Scotland's Club of the Year for 2025. Historically, tennis at The Grange Club predated Dyvours LTC, played from the mid-1870s as the 'Edinburgh Lawn Tennis Company'. The first Scottish Championships were held at the Club in 1878. The original Dyvours Club was founded in 1883, with its name originating from a 17th-century Scots term for bankrupts, reflecting the founders' initial intention to play on 'other people's grounds'. The club eventually settled next to The Grange Club, initially playing 'Real tennis' in a hut called the 'Tin Temple'. Over time, a lawn tennis sub-section developed outdoors, and the club became a fully lawn tennis club in 1902. In 1996, the name was changed to Grange Dyvours Lawn Tennis Club to acknowledge its long association with The Grange Club. The club hosted the Scottish Lawn Tennis Championship from 1878 to 1892 and again in 1994. The facility is operational and offers parking and is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are available. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 22:00. The club has a rating of 4.3 based on 168 user ratings. Payment options include NFC. The club also features several Type 2 (Socket Only) EV charging points, each with 7 kW power, operating on AC (Single-Phase) at 230V and 32 amps. The usage cost for charging is a complicated tariff structure, including £0.45/kWh and £0.75/kWh. The phone number is +441313322148 and the website is https://www.thegrangeclub.com/.