Craiglockhart Tennis Centre

Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre is located at 177 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZ, in the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart area, nestled at the foot of Craiglockhart Hill. Operated by Edinburgh Leisure, this venue has been a hit with the community for years, offering a vast array of sports and fitness facilities. **Tennis Facilities:** As a famed Scottish Tennis Centre, it features 5 indoor acrylic hard courts and 6 outdoor all-weather clay courts, including a stadium Centre Court with 360° spectator seating. The outdoor courts have hosted world-famous players such as Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe in the 1970s and Andy Murray in the 1990s. A recent renovation by SPORTEX, funded by Sportscotland and Tennis Scotland, replaced the old American Clay with 5 new artificial clay courts (Edel 'Advantage Redcourt') and upgraded the centre court. New LED floodlighting was added. The surface has an ITF Pace Rating 1, and the facility size is 80m x 37m. A full range of kids and adult tennis coaching is available. **Other Racket Sports:** 4 indoor acrylic pickleball courts, 2 squash courts, and facilities for badminton and table tennis are all bookable. Pickleball coaching is offered via fun four-week courses from 'New to Pickleball' to 'Improver'. A Pickleball Tournament is scheduled for Sunday 26th April with beginner (09:00–12:00), improver (12:00–15:00), and intermediate (15:00–18:00) sessions – £25 per player, 24 spaces per event. **Gym and Fitness:** A fully equipped gym (pay-as-you-go from £6.50), 3 fitness studios, and a brand-new Cycle Studio offering Les Mills Sprint, RPM, and Group Cycle classes. Over 750 fitness classes per week are available, including Bodypump, Bodybalance, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, RPM, Bodystep, Bodycombat, Metafit, and more. A Trackman Golf Simulator is available for £25 per 55-minute session for up to four people. **Kids and Family:** Easter Holiday Sports Camps and a 'Play & Try Week' (24–30 April) offering £3 taster sessions for children under 5. NRG Zone classes for S1–S5 pupils from £6.00. Junior membership (under 16) from £20/month. **Access and Membership:** The centre operates on a cashless basis (card and contactless only, no cash). Pay-as-you-play options are available: Gym visit £11.00 (concession £8.00, junior/disability £5.50), gym class 45min+ £11.00, badminton from £19.00, pickleball from £19.00, squash from £9.50, tennis from £14.50, table tennis from £10.50. Membership options include Full Fitness (£62/month), Fitness Class (£50/month), Gym (£44/month), Swim (£44/month), Junior (£20/month), and Young Adult 18–24 (£34/month). All memberships have a joining fee (e.g., Full Fitness £35) and pro-rata first payment. **Opening Hours:** Monday–Friday 06:30–21:00 (Leisure Centre and Tennis Centre), Saturday 08:00–17:00, Sunday 08:00–20:00. **Parking and Transport:** Free parking lot, paid parking lot, and free street parking are available. There are outdoor bike racks. Public transport: Lothian Buses routes 10, 27, and 45 stop nearby. The centre also has 15 Type 2 (Socket Only) electric vehicle charging points, each 7kW, Level 2, operated by POD Point (UK). **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible. **Contact and Booking:** Email coaching at coaching.cltc@edinburghleisure.co.uk, phone +441314582100. Online booking at https://edinburghleisure.gladstonego.cloud/book. Website: http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/craiglockhart-leisure-tennis-centre. **Customer Notice:** Due to an upcoming tournament from 12th–19th April, the venue and car park will be busier than usual. **Member Reviews:** Linda loves living within walking distance for badminton, tennis, pickleball, pilates, yoga, and gym. Barbara appreciates the class timings and instructors. Monica praises great instructors and equipment. Susan notes cleanliness, nice staff, and a great view of the lake (Craiglockhart Pond).