Gannon Sports
Your go-to Edinburgh spot for expert sports gear and world-class racket stringing – with a price match promise!
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About
If you're making your way down Colinton Road and spot Gannon Sports within the Craiglockhart Leisure Centre, you've found a real gem! This isn't just any sports shop; it's one of Scotland's top independent retailers for everything from tennis and badminton to pickleball and running gear. You absolutely need to check out their racquet department – they're famous for their expert advice and a world-class racket stringing service. Seriously, the stringer, Steve, comes highly recommended, especially for squash rackets! Plus, they offer a price match promise, so you know you're getting brilliant value on top brands like Head and Wilson. With convenient parking and wheelchair access, it's a super friendly spot for all your sporting needs.
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Gannon Sports is Scotland's leading sport retailer with stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow, North Berwick, and Gullane, covering most sports including tennis, badminton, running, fitness, rugby, and hockey. They offer expert advice in their racquet department and provide a world-class racket stringing service with a price match promise.
Badminton
This venue offers badminton equipment and world-class racket stringing services, covering most sports including badminton.
Squash
This venue offers a first-class racket stringing service for squash rackets.
Tennis
Gannon Sports is a sport retailer offering expert advice and a world-class racket stringing service for tennis and other racquet sports.
Full Description
Gannon Sports is a sporting goods store located at 177 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZ, UK. It is situated within the building of Craiglockhart Leisure Centre & Tennis Centre and is described as Scotland's leading sport retailer, with other branches in Glasgow, North Berwick, and Gullane. The store offers a wide range of products for sports including tennis, badminton, running, fitness, rugby, and hockey, and provides fast shipping throughout the UK. A standout feature is its racquet department, offering expert advice and a world-class racket stringing service, complete with a price match promise. Specific products highlighted include the Head Boom MP Neon Tennis Racket (2025) for £188.99, Wilson Ultra V5 Tour Backpack for £63.00, Babolat Jet Tere 2 Ladies Tennis Shoe for £80.00, and Head Boom Team EX Pickleball Paddle (2024) for £90.00. The store categorises its offerings into areas such as Toys and Gifts, Badminton, and Tennis, and stocks popular brands like Adidas, Babolat, Berghaus, Canterbury, Head, K-Swiss, New Balance, Ronhill, Victor, and Wilson. Gannon Sports has a user rating of 4.6 stars based on 23 reviews. The premises are wheelchair accessible, and parking is available. They accept various payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC. The store's operating hours are Monday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the store remaining closed on Sundays. The contact phone number is +447733108536 and the official website is http://www.gannonsports.co.uk/. The store is located in the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart area of Edinburgh. Customer reviews praise the helpful and knowledgeable staff, particularly mentioning Steve, the stringer, who is highly regarded for his first-class service for squash rackets. Reviewers also appreciate the advice from Peter and his team, as well as the reasonable prices. One review noted their world record for racket stringing.
177 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH14 1BZ, UK
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
EH14 1BZ