very helpful receptionist,it was unfortunate the cafe didn't open until 10am however excellent well…read morestocked vending machines are available

I've recently joined this gym and have to say I am really enjoying it. I've only been going to…read moreclasses, not using the gym itself as that's what I prefer and I really do like them. The instructors are great. Easy to follow instructions with variety for different abilities and all very professional, but also fun. Not being instructed by robots! It's a really friendly atmosphere which is the reason I keep going back. And I have tried gyms before and just give up as don't enjoy it. The only reason for 1 star being off is because the pool can be seen from reception and the cafe area which for me is off putting. I'm sure a lot of people won't bother about this, but I'd prefer it to be more private.

Disclaimer: I won a three months membership…read more If I'd to sum it all up... + Good class timetable Good pool times Great showers Super friendly staff That little machine that dries your swimming costume The free bags to take home your laundry - You can't book online The price All in all, Westwoods is pretty swanky and I've thoroughly enjoyed using the facilities. I wish you could book classes online as it becomes a bit of a drag always having to phone. It's a little out of my price range but I've been so impressed with Westwoods that, if I could afford it, I'd happily become a member.

When I visit my family in Edinburgh I really enjoy keeping up with my workouts. Both of my sisters…read moreare members. They utilize the weight room , swim , and take classes there. This is a great Athletic Club. Although small the weight room has everything I need. Plenty of cardio equipment as well as free weights. The staff are friendly and polite as well as helpful with newcomers. The little cafe is lovely with indoor and outdoor patio. If I lived there full time I would definitely be a member.

I'm sorry, Peak, I'm sorry. Can you forgive me for my last review?…read more So we didn't get off to a great start but that's okay! I paid a second visit in the form of the Cannie Gingers versus the Parma Violents Roller Derby match. (GO, BRIONY, GO!) This time round, I can honestly say that as a sporting venue, it's fabulous for events. The main hall was a really good size, perfect for the various Roller Derby team stalls and the spectators were treated to bleachers, meaning you could get a great view of the action from wherever you were seated. (I really loved this, it made me feel like I was at an All-American game!) The hall's size meant minimal queuing so we really were in in no time! Whilst I can't comment on the ticketing and organisation side of things, as that was all done by Roller Derby, (They did a really good job!) the venue really did feel suited to the day and made for an all-round great experience. I can't say I'm completely enamoured by the Peak just yet since there was a leak just above my spot which meant avoiding the drips during the game! (Eek!) But in all fairness, I do think that it deserves some props for managing to host bigger scale events, similar to those held in larger cities. I may well come and try that ice rink. I'm holding out on you, Peak!

Visited here for a roller derby bout so this review might not have a lot of relevance if you're…read moreconsidering it as a gym or climbing venue! We were in the main hall which has banked seating at one end for a crowd which was good although normally a crowd would sit along the long side of the track rather than the bend. The floor itself is a normal basketball court and was very good for skating on. The changing rooms we used were very clean and fit in about 20 of us while we got ready for the game. The staff made sure to lock the room while we were playing so we didn't have to worry about our valuables which was appreciated. There was a good amount of toilet facilities which meant there weren't any queues at halftime. In the foyer area there's a shop as well as a cafe and a climbing wall which I didn't notice until we were on our way out (clearly I was too focused on the game). The car park was large enough that we got a spot easily and didn't have to wait ages to leave the car park again at the end, and it was easy to get to from Glasgow. All round, an impressive venue.

I would say this soft play is better for older children as there isn't much for the babies, mainly…read morea ball pit and not much else but yeah great for bigger kids as there is a huge apparatus and lots to do for them. There is also loads of seating but can get pretty busy and the cafe offers things like tea coffee, smoothies, cakes, hot food (which can be really salty sometimes)as well as children's snacks and pretty low cost so not bad but the baby area could be more imaginative.

Big. Well-lit. Expensive and it's 90 minutes maximum stay. It can also get very busy at times so…read morecall ahead. It is very good in terms of equipment and the little kid-big kid areas are well-appointed. The cafe is expensive and the seating is such that you cannot use the tables until your paid-for session begins. There are only a few tables in the waiting area so it's kind of lame that way. It could have been better thought out. Still, not bad and brand-spankin-new.

Haddington's Aubigny Centre is rather dated and could do with an upgrade to match the shining…read morebeacon of light that is Dunbar Leisure Pool. I haven't actually swam there, just used the changing rooms and public toilets, which were fine. I have also been to the café but the horrible 80s décor just looks out of place. The café has a view of the swimming pool which looks better for proper lane swimming than Dunbar, which is aimed more at families with its water slide and wave machine. Apart from this, it looks rather dull and old fashioned, like the rest of the centre. I saw signs to a Bodyworks gym and health suite which sounds rather promising. The staff in reception are so nice and helpful which is good to see in this day and age. I know that this has been a short review but there is not really much to say. It is a swimming pool which is rather worn out. If I ever swim there, expect an update.

I take my daughter swimming here and it is a nice place, well run and friendly. It is part of the…read morelocal high school and as a result it suffers from the wear and tear that you would expect but is generally well serviced. The changing facilities aren't great and the pool isn't huge but it is great to have on your doorstep. The other rooms are used for football, karate and other classes. At night the pool and exercise rooms are open to the public. The classes for children run by the swimming staff are very popular and get booked up early but are a great way to get your child used to new environments and skills.

Tucked away at the foot of Arthurs Seat, just off the Pleasance, this is an Edinburgh Council owned…read moresports centre. There is a huge sports hall which you can hire for use, as well as a gym, shower and changing facilities and a car park outside. The cente offers a list of classes for both adults and children and with prices being roughly £4 for a class, it is very reasonable.

The Crags Sports Centre is now re-opened. A new community group has taken over management of the…read moreCentre with opportunities to get involved in a variety of sports and classes.

On approach from the road this is not the most promising of sites - it appears to be a bunker on a…read morehill. In the car park there is sometimes a burnt out car and as you enter you might start to have your doubts about this place. However, first appearances can be deceiving and that is certainly the case here. Whether playing in a University organised league (these are certainly worth looking into) or if you are just hiring a pitch (£40 per game - or £25 for the astropitch) this is a great place to play. Heading out of the changing rooms you head down a corridor onto the pitches. It's not quite up there with Anfield, but it will do for making you feel like a genuine footballer. On the field there are plenty of pitches, some better than others so choose carefully. A word of advice is to bring a bag with you. The one downside of these pitches is litter - not a great amount, but a quick tidy up will be worthwhile. It's not just a football centre it also offers badminton (£13 or £10 with a leisure card), table tennis (£7 - £5 with card), rugby pitch (£44) or american football (£46). The lesiure card costs £50 or £15 for young adults or over 60s (free for under 18s). For the full price details just visit the following link: http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/detail-437. A great all round sport centre and well worth a visit for sports lovers.

Jack Kane is on the bus route from the centre of Edinburgh and boasts at least 8 grass football…read morepitches. It is one of many such facilities in Edinburgh and lacks many of the advantages of its competitors. Although there are a large number of pitches, they are some of the worst in the city. A good pitch is uneven and covered in divots, and a bad one may have tire marks from a late night joyride, or the scorch marks from where it was later set on fire. Security, aswell, is a problem. My flat mate's football team had their (locked) changing room broken into. They had a few phones and wallets stolen as well as a set of car keys. The thieves then went out to the car-park and stole the car. Staff did not take responsibility for the incident, though they did call the police and handed over a copy of the CCTV. Apparently it is relatively common for children (the thieves were 9 and 11 years old) to try their luck. Jack Kane is not a good venue, though it offers cheap facilities and a large number of pitches. Only recommended if other places are too expensive or don't have space. RED CARD.