Landmark

Royal Commonwealth Pool

Southside, Edinburgh

The long concrete and glass building of the Royal Commonwealth Pool
Photo: David M. Gray / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Edinburgh's 50 m pool, run by Edinburgh Leisure. Its site described a closed teaching pool and gym refurbishment in November 2026.

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  • Starlight Walk Edinburgh Activities

    Sat 14 Nov · Pollock Halls, Edinburgh

    Event at Pollock Halls.

    £12.00 to £17.00 · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh

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Nearby

Summerhall Landmark · 8 min walk An arts venue in the former veterinary school at Summerhall. The Queen's Hall Nightlife · 8 min walk An independent live music venue for classical, jazz, folk, roots, rock and Americana. Salisbury Crags Viewpoint · 10 min walk The cliff line on the western side of Holyrood Park, walked along its upper edge for views over the Old Town. St Patrick Square Park · 10 min walk A small garden on the edge of the World Heritage Site, with flower beds and seating among tenements and local shops. Arthur's Seat Viewpoint · 11 min walk The summit of the hill in Holyrood Park, the highest point in the park and a standard walk for views over the city and the Forth. Holyrood Park Park · 12 min walk A royal park of crags, lochs and hills beside the palace, run by Historic Environment Scotland.

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The Southside runs south from the Old Town along Nicolson Street and Chambers Street, with museums, theatres and the university.

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