1 / 2Royal Commonwealth Pool
📍 Scotland
Olympic-standard facility in Edinburgh with a 50m pool, teaching pool, diving pool, Aquadash sessions, soft play area (Clambers), gym, three fitness studios, and over 750 weekly fitness classes. Pre-booking essential.
This pool is so amazing for young and old swimmers, inexperienced and experienced. I’ve heard that the Aquadash is really really good too, and is amazing to hold birthday parties at. Every time I’m taking my son to the swimming lessons, I’m seeing a birthday party table with someone!s name on it, suggesting that Aquadash is popular. Their swimming lessons are at a reasonable price with good teaching. Personal swimming is also fun, but I personally didn’t enjoy it too much,
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families committed to regular swimming lessons or planning a birthday party in the Aquadash area — the facilities are genuinely Olympic-standard and the lesson programme is well-regarded. Drop-in family swims require advance confirmation as the pool is often in lane or event use.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
Your details go only to the venue you’re contacting, so they can reply — we never sell them or share them with anyone else. By sending an enquiry you agree to our Privacy Policy.
💬 What Families Are Saying
View all reviews →2,587 Google reviews
Shlok Tekale
3 months ago
“This pool is so amazing for young and old swimmers, inexperienced and experienced. I’ve heard that the Aquadash is really really good too, and is amazing to hold birthday parties at. Every time I’m taking my son to the swimming lessons, I’m seeing a birthday party table with someone!s name on it, suggesting that Aquadash is popular. Their swimming lessons are at a reasonable price with good teaching. Personal swimming is also fun, but I personally didn’t enjoy it too much,”
Jordan Croal
2 months ago
“I have been going to the gym for 2 weeks and am probably not a gym type but am trying to learn on my feet. I went to the gym on Friday The 30 th of January and I personally think jordi who is one of the trainers in the gym was so helpful and friendly I would like to say a big thank you for helping me do the machines right because I am nervous and don’t want to bother the staff but he was great.”
Lucas Mallon
5 months ago
“the commonwealth pool is a very fancy nice place with a well stocked cafe and olympic sized with great aquadash, I've only been there once for a gala event but intend to come back soon it's just really nice”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Royal Commonwealth Pool is Edinburgh's flagship public swimming facility. The 50m pool, teaching pool, and diving pool serve competitive and recreational swimmers, with Aquadash sessions popular for birthday party bookings. Clambers soft play provides a non-swimming option for younger children. Shoe removal is required before entering the pool area — changing rooms are not split into dry and wet sides. Swimming lesson subscriptions auto-renew monthly unless cancelled.
