Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre
Serve up some fun at Oriam! Six state-of-the-art indoor tennis courts, classes for all ages, and pay-as-you-play options make it Edinburgh's ultimate racquet hub!
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About
If you're looking for a top-notch spot to hit some balls in Edinburgh, you absolutely have to check out the Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre at Heriot-Watt University campus! This place is a total game-changer, boasting six stunning indoor courts with those fantastic acrylic surfaces – meaning you can play in comfort no matter what the Scottish weather throws at you. They've truly got everyone covered, from lively Minis and Juniors classes that are perfect for little ones to adult sessions where you can really refine your serve and meet some great people. Plus, here's an insider tip: you can just "pay and play" if you fancy a casual match, and they even have rackets and balls available for hire, so no need to lug your gear around! Oriam members get a handy 20% discount on bookings, making it even more appealing for regulars. It's more than just tennis, it's a real community hub with a brilliant buzz, and you can grab a coffee at their cafe afterwards to refuel!
Facilities
Sports Centre
Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre is Scotland's Sport Performance Centre, featuring a new six-court indoor tennis facility at Heriot-Watt University's Riccarton campus in Edinburgh. Funded by Oriam, Heriot-Watt University, LTA, LTA Tennis Foundation, sportscotland, and Tennis Scotland, the center provides state-of-the-art acrylic playing surfaces for recreational and competitive matches. It serves as a community hub, offering tennis to the public, students, and various sports teams, including national performance programs, Scottish Rugby Union, Scottish Football Association, and Heart of Midlothian F.C. The facility aims to be a nationally respected tennis destination in Scotland.
Badminton
Badminton is offered as one of the racquet sports activities.
Dining
A cafe is available on site.
Fitness Classes
Oriam offers a variety of fitness options, including general exercise classes. Specifically, the Oriam Tennis team provides an extensive class timetable with Minis and Juniors Tennis Classes and Adult Tennis Classes, catering to players of all ages and abilities to develop skills in a social environment through structured programs.
Football
Football is offered as an activity at this venue, which also features synthetic pitches.
Kids Programme
Oriam offers a kids' programme that includes tennis classes for children aged 3 to 18 years, focused on developing transferable motor skills through a structured program.
Squash
The venue offers squash courts as part of its racquet sports facilities.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis is available as one of the racquet sports activities.
Tennis
Oriam features a new 6-court Indoor Tennis Centre with state-of-the-art acrylic playing surfaces, offering various programs including Minis and Juniors, Adult Classes, pay-as-you-play, and performance coaching for all ages and abilities.
Full Description
Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre is located at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus, Currie, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK, within the Pentland Hills. The facility boasts 6 state-of-the-art indoor tennis courts with acrylic playing surfaces, designed for both recreational and competitive matches. It is part of the larger Oriam complex, Scotland's national performance centre for sport. The centre operates Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Parking is available, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. The phone number is +441314518400 and the website is http://www.oriamscotland.com/. The centre has a high user rating of 4.7 based on 688 reviews. The Indoor Tennis Centre project began in September 2022 and was completed in 18 months, officially opening in February 2024. It was funded through a partnership between Oriam, Heriot-Watt University, the LTA, LTA Tennis Foundation, sportscotland, and Tennis Scotland via the Transforming Scottish Indoor Tennis (TSIT) fund. The facility addresses a significant need for indoor tennis options in the central belt of Scotland, serving as a community hub. Oriam offers a comprehensive tennis program catering to all ages and abilities. This includes Minis and Juniors Tennis Classes for children aged 3-18, and Adult Tennis Classes for various skill levels. Courts are available on a pay-as-you-play (PAYP) basis, meaning membership is not required to book a court, ensuring broad accessibility. Racket and ball hire are also available, and courts can be booked up to 14 days in advance online, via the Oriam App, or at the reception desk. Oriam members receive a 20% discount on all PAYP tennis bookings. The Heriot-Watt Tennis Club also trains and competes at this facility, experiencing significant growth in membership. Beyond tennis, Oriam provides a wide array of activities and facilities. These include other racquet sports like squash, badminton, pickleball, and table tennis. Other sports offered are football, cricket, futsal, basketball, netball, cycling, and walking sports. The centre also features a gym and fitness suite, various exercise classes, and dedicated studio spaces. For health and wellness, there is a clinic offering physiotherapy, sports massage, hydrotherapy, injury rehabilitation, isokinetic testing, sport and health testing (including performance testing and analysis, health services, nutrition and metabolism services), and a cafe on-site. Danny Curtis, the Tennis Manager with over 25 years of coaching experience, leads the kids and community tennis programs. In its first year, the centre has seen rapid growth, welcoming over 300 regular participants to its tennis program, with sessions doubling. Key first-year metrics include approximately 3,252 total hours on court, an average of 325 weekly participants, and 68 weekly classes provided. The partnership with Tennis Scotland also supports coach and athlete training programs, with 3,947 total hours of booked court time for these initiatives, 34 competition days, and 47 coach education days. The centre actively encourages participation from across West Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian, and Fife.
Heriot-Watt Univ Edinburgh Campus, Currie, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK
Pentland Hills
EH14 4AS