This place conjures up memories of soggy plasters, verrucas and old overweight ladies showering…read morewith their baps out - but isn't that the case with most local swimming pools? Whitehill Pool is pretty much just that; one big pool and a tiny kids pool where the "deep end" reaches just above my waist. There are no chutes here; no flumes; no frills; no fun! As basic as it is, it serves its purpose if you're simply looking to swim a few lengths, however I'd advise getting in early if you want to avoid dive bombing dafties and lane hogging old ladies.

What can I say? It does what it says on the tin. Whitehill pool is great if you just want to swim a…read morefew laps but you have to go early or late to avoid little children getting in the way. The biggest issue I have with Whitehill pool is the cleanliness of the changing rooms and also the temperature. I know it's normal for it to be cold when you get out of the swimming pool but this is something else. It is absolutely FREEZING and not only the but the showers are old and unpredictable and go from being BOILING to FREEZING in a matter of seconds. There is also the unmistakable and inexcusable smell of sewage coming up from the drains. The place really needs upgrading. It's a shame really because Whitehill is my nearest swimming pool. Laps is what I like to do the best and it's ideal because there are quiet periods where I can sometimes even have the pool to myself. It's just a shame that the facilities are so poor!

Went with my 2.5yr old grandson for a party, i would not recommend anyone takes their children…read morehere. Far too many children in a small space. The area for toddlers - an absolute joke. Set up in the cafe with no walking routes between part rooms and cafe counter, staff walking about carrying hot drinks and hot food over the top of small children sitting and playing on the designated play area. Children running about( as they should be in their play area) with staff paying little attention to them whilst carrying hot drinks - more concerned about delivering the drinks etc. No Health and Safety measures appear to be in place. Food being taken from cafe into party rooms is conveyed on a trolley which is then wheeled over the soft play area for the small children - total lack of hygiene practices. Worst play area I have ever been to.

Just revisited Ruff and Tumble with grandchild number 2 and found it much improved since I went…read morewith no 1. There are new owners and the first impression is how much brighter and more colourful it is and how much cleaner and tidier. Talking to the new owners they say they still want to do more but already - what a difference. Full marks for the new Shute in the older chn's area. The staff (old and new) are still great and the cafe is good.

Been attending here regularly for a while now. There's a broad choice of equipment in good…read morecondition. Great opening hours that suit well. Drop off your keys as deposit for a locker key then crack on with your routine. Big plus for me is the daily rate charge. No contract and no hassle and great value if you're only attending a gym once a week like me. There are contract options available as well as up front options that offer good value for heavier users. Varied community of customers from those doing their own workout, to folk working through a tough routine with a personal trainer, to the folk on the weights. Staff friendly and helpful with any questions. It's a great local facility conveniently placed in Shawlands. Nice to have a bit of a view over Kilmarnock road too. Particular when it's wet and miserable outside!

I was a member of Future Fitness and relay enjoyed going to their gym, the membership was expensive…read morefor what you got. Some members would hog equipment and tell you that they where doing a circuit with 3 items of equipment. There was a rule that you had to arrive at the gym an hour and a half before it closed or entry would be denied. The changing rooms had a really bad smell as they had not been cleaned in some time with the toilets being a disgrace where l had to bring in scented toilet blocks to mask the stench. Some staff could be rude towards members, there was never politeness or any personal touch. When my membership ended l went elsewhere l would never recommend this gym. If there was a minus rating here i would kindly give them a minus 1 star.

I hadn't been here in years, last time was when I was a youth leader taking the summer youth club…read moreon a day out to the swimming. My mum also said this is where she used to take me when I was a baby so my memory of what it looked like years ago is very much a blur. When I entered it looked like a brand new centre but I heard it'd been recently done up and probably for the International Children's Games (ICG) Lanarkshire 2011. This is why I ended up here to film the swimming competitons. The staff where very helpful and the event was very well organised. I thought "how come they didnae use Blantyre Sports Centre?" but when you see the Dollan it's understandable. It was able to cope with the many children involved and that was many. They had plenty of space for changing and they have lots of seats for spectators, it really felt like I was at the Olympics as it had the look and vibe. They have a cafe in the foyer and I was looking for a room where I could upload my footage I had filmed and a kind member of staff offered me a studio. The studio looked like a dance/fitness studio and was a good size and there was some children using it for storing their stuff. I thought it was just a swimming pool but looks like it has more. I think I'll have to go again and I think I'll go with my mum, bring back some memories for her but this time with her grown up baby.

This swimming pool has just opened again after being closed for well over a year for renovation. I…read moretook my boy along today to see the new place. Well, if you're expecting something special, don't hold your breath, unless you're swimming under the water. It's really just had a lick of paint, and they've probably strengthened the big concrete supports too. The two chutes are only open at the weekend so during the week you'll have to check what times the pool is open as they shut it at certain times for swimming clubs and lesson classes. One new thing that I did notice is the big pool divider. They can shut a big gate half way along the pool to make it into two half pools. That's it I'm afraid. We've decided that we are still going to go down to the Aqua centre in Hamilton. It's just much more interesting and fun.

Pollokshields Playhouse spring into life in November 2015 but tonight was the first time I'd been…read moreable to attend any events there. It is opposite Tramway and looks like a building site because, well, it is a building site. I believe the contractors have given it to the local community for a period of time. It is a work in progress and the organisers are responding to the requests of the community so there's a shed, a stage and various seating areas. Most are made from pallets as they want to recycle and be sustainable. Please don't wear heels or your best frock, boots and a warm coat are the fashion here. They've already had family and music events and tonight was the turn of Pollywood! We were treated to Indian dance before it was dark enough for an outdoor screening of The Lunchbox. If you were feeling chilly you could have sat round the campfire or, for a donation, eat some lovely fresh food or grabbed a coffee. They've events planned throughout the year so get it bookmarked and if you fancy creating an event please talk to them as they seem open to suggestions. PS did I mention it's outdoors? Don't forget that when you visit.

Eves Spa is very relaxing. Not just sauna and steam room but lots of wee extra things. Rooms too…read more helps you relax. If you want to go a bit further you get discount on lots more things which I've not tried yet. Bring your flip flops. Lockers are simple to use. Bring a water bottle.

I used to love the Lagoon when I was a teenager! Every weekend I would don one of my many pairs of…read morefluorescent colored jeans, as was the style at the time (the green were my faves!) and head down to the Lagoon ice rink with my friends. There used to be a huge queue outside of spotty adolescents dying to get in so that they could hang around the edge of the ice rink but not actually do any skating, while the DJ (yes an actual DJ) played a selection of 90s dance hits. "Groove is in the heaaa-aaarrt." "We are the children of the night. We fight for the future of our nation." "Rhythm is a dancer. It's a source of passion." "Everybody's freeeeeee to feel good." And so on. We really did think we were the coolest things out at the time. Sigh, those were the days. I was devastated to hear that the ice rink is no more and instead it has been replaced with a sort of sports hall type thing where you can play and watch racket and team sports. There is also a gym but it is perma-mobbed so I don't use it anymore. The pool is quite good fun. It has a section for doing lengths but there is also a wave machine and what can very loosely be described as a flume. You can also have beauty treatments at the Lagoon although I have never sampled any myself. There are loads of really fun fitness classes such as street dancing, belly dancing, vibe cycle and loads of martial arts style classes. While I will never get over the loss of the ice rink of my youth, I do think the Lagoon has come a long way in the past few years and is a great place for anyone who wants to get a bit fitter as there is so much on offer at a reasonable price.

This is by no means the most exciting swimming baths in Glasgow, but it does the job if you're just…read morelooking to do some lengths and breadths and maybe a few water jumping jacks to get in shape for the summer. There's the "big pool", the little pool and a Jacuzzi too if you're feeling a little chilli, they even have a little shoot for the daredevils. They hold various classes here, swimming lessons for all ages, ladies only classes and water aerobics. During these times the pool is usually only open to people taking part in the classes therefore it's best to check the website beforehand to avoid disappointment. During the summer holidays it's probably best to go early in the morning as during the day it's usually choc-a-block as children under the age of 16 get to swim for free during school break.

I'm trying to be all encompassing in this review to cover as many of the different facilities…read morewithin Eastwood Leisure. If you have an East Renfrewshire Council Access All Areas card (library card) you get a discount on entry or any if the PAYG monthly memberships. The swimming pool varies between a pleasure and a torture. I've given up trying to do a decent number of lengths in a decent time as the only time the pool is open that I can attend are immediately after work or Saturday morning. There are always swimming lessons on during the week (group taking up 2 lanes, individual ones across the pool) and on a Saturday morning it's mobbed with pensioners who want to stand in the middle of the pool and talk rather than swim. The main pool will become busier and busier due to recent manpower cuts closing the kids/learning pool at peak times. The changing facilities are good and secure. Lockers mostly work with the obligatory dodgy 2 or 3. Mothers of kids learning to swim tend to occupy entire swathes of cubicles closer to the pool and the pool side showers which can be a bit intimidating as a single bloke. I use the health suite more than the pool and it's of a decent standard. The sauna has recently been refurbished and looks good. The steam room seems to need almost constant maintenance and every once in a while the forget to switch it on. No compensation for lost days either! I've never used the gym but it looks busy and I hear there are plans to expand it but God only knows where! There are often running and cycling classes taken place in and around the leisure centre. All-in-all it's ok but needs improvement.

This place is an absolute favorite for my son. This farm is…read morea rescue farm full of many beautiful animals. They have pigs, ducks, geese, snakes, cats, horses, sheep, donkeys, ferrets, llamas, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and many more! They had lovely staff volunteers that were willing to show us the grounds along with information about the allotment gardens across the way. Overall a great experience for the family! I would recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty and Wellington boots. This farm can get pretty muddy, but it definitely doesn't stop you from having a great time. They also had a lovely play area for children in the front center where some ducks congregated. Overall a fun experience, can't wait to go back!

I didn't even know that places like this still existed! It's the kind of hall you'll remember from…read morebeing a wee kid - a multi-purpose place that's a little run down but has a load of charm to make up for it. I visited here for a special event last year - a tea dance hosted by Cushion & Cake. It's tucked away off the Finnieston strip so be sure to check out your Yelp map before setting out, lest you get lost along the way. It's a hall which can be hired and set up how you fancy. For this event, there was lovely set out tables along the sides of the room with the middle left free for dancing. We were there for a few hours and generally the space was really nice and enjoyable - the only downside being there weren't really enough loos for the amount of ladies that were there. You can park on the street, and it's a generally nice space which would be worth looking into for a mid-sized event (it could probably hold up to about 60 people I'd guess!).

Our kids have gone to Kumon here for a while (they rent the hall out one afternoon a week) and it's…read morea nice enough venue. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the facilities are well looked after. Parking is also easy enough on the street nearby, though there is currently construction work going on around the corner which is limiting it slightly at present.