Opening Hours and How to Get Here
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, we’re open from early until late, so you can fit us into your schedule at a time which suits you.
For public access to our other pools please check the family fun session times on the online timetable; this also lists relaxed swim, public dive and water-based fitness class times.
Please note: all Swimming Pools and Cafe are closed for staff training every Wednesday from 9am to 10am.
Opening Hours
Main Pool Opening Hours
Monday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Tuesday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Wednesday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Thursday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Friday | 05:30 - 21:30 |
Saturday | 05:30 - 17:30 |
Sunday | 07:30 - 15:25 |
Monday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Tuesday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Wednesday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Thursday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Friday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Saturday | 05:30 - 20:00 |
Sunday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
Monday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Thursday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Friday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Saturday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Sunday | 08:30 - 17:45 |
Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Monday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Tuesday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Wednesday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Thursday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Friday | 05:30 - 22:00 |
Saturday | 05:30 - 20:00 |
Sunday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
Staff Training takes place every Wednesday from 09:00 - 10:00 resulting in all pools and the cafe being closed for this hour, the Gym being open but unattended by staff and Soft Play not opening until 10:00.
Opening hours for specific activities may differ from venue opening.
Find Us
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- Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB
- Click here to view our Information Hub, which is full of helpful FAQs and user guides.
- By Bus: Frequent services by Lothian Buses Dalkeith Road buses 2, 14, 30, 33, 51, N30, N14
- By Bike: Use the Edinburgh CycleStreets Journey Planner for direct and scenic route options. Bike racks are available on-site.
- By Car: We have a large customer car park to the rear of the building with and an additional small disabled and parent & child car park with ramp access to the building. Parking is FREE for customers for first 3 hours and tickets must be validated prior to exiting the building. The closest EV charging point is Charge Place Scotland , which is situated 5 minutes by foot via Holyrood Park Rd.
- On Foot: Burn calories on the way. You can get directions and an estimated walking time using the Google Maps app.