Pickleball is growing quickly across Edinburgh, and the city now has one of the most comprehensive networks of courts and sessions in Scotland. Edinburgh Leisure runs pickleball at eight venues across the city, with social sessions, coached classes and bookable courts available throughout the week - all at indoor venues with no membership required.

Here's where to find your game in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Leisure - pickleball across the city

Edinburgh Leisure runs pickleball sessions and bookable courts across eight venues in Edinburgh. Social classes run at five of those venues, with further courts available for self-organised play at additional sites. All sessions are bookable online or via the Edinburgh Leisure app.

Social pickleball sessions (drop-in format):

  • Ainslie Park Leisure Centre - Tuesdays 7pm, Sundays 4pm
  • Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre - Monday to Friday at various times
  • Gracemount Leisure Centre - Tuesdays 12pm, Thursdays 1pm, Saturdays 12:15pm
  • Kirkliston Leisure Centre - Wednesdays 10am and 11am, Thursdays 10am and 11am
  • Meadowbank Sports Centre - Mondays 12pm and 1pm, Wednesdays 12pm and 1pm

Courts are also available to book at additional Edinburgh Leisure venues. Book online at edinburghleisure.co.uk or via the app.

Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre - the flagship pickleball venue

Location: 177 Craiglockhart Avenue, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZType: Leisure and tennis centre (Edinburgh Leisure)

The most well-equipped Edinburgh Leisure venue for racket sports, with five indoor acrylic hard courts and pickleball available Monday to Friday at various times. A state-of-the-art facility in south-west Edinburgh with a gym, fitness studios and a strong racket sports community. Pickleball sessions are bookable online - the Monday-Friday schedule means it's one of the few Edinburgh venues offering weekday daytime pickleball.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

Meadowbank Sports Centre - pickleball in east Edinburgh

Location: 139 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AEType: Leisure centre (Edinburgh Leisure)

A major Edinburgh Leisure venue with a long history in the city - twice host of the Commonwealth Games in 1970 and 1986. Social pickleball sessions run on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm and 1pm. A good central-east Edinburgh option.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Meadowbank Sports Centre | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

Ainslie Park Leisure Centre - north Edinburgh pickleball

Location: 92 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh, EH5 2HFType: Leisure centre (Edinburgh Leisure)

Social pickleball sessions on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 4pm. A well-located option for players in north Edinburgh and Pilton.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Ainslie Park Leisure Centre | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

Gracemount Leisure Centre - south Edinburgh pickleball

Location: 101 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6RNType: Leisure centre (Edinburgh Leisure)

Social pickleball sessions on Tuesdays at 12pm, Thursdays at 1pm and Saturdays at 12:15pm. A reliable south Edinburgh option with sessions spread across the week.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Gracemount Leisure Centre | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

Kirkliston Leisure Centre - west Edinburgh pickleball

Location: Kirklands Park Street, Kirkliston, EH29 9EEType: Leisure centre (Edinburgh Leisure)

Social pickleball sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with two time slots each day at 10am and 11am. A good option for players in west Edinburgh, Kirkliston and the surrounding areas.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Kirkliston Leisure Centre | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

Other Edinburgh Leisure venues with bookable pickleball courts

Courts are also available for pickleball at the following Edinburgh Leisure sites - book online or via the app:

Jack Kane Sports Centre

Location: 4 Niddrie Mains Road, Niddrie, Edinburgh, EH16 4ND

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Jack Kane Sports Centre | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

Glenogle Swim Centre

Location: 1 Glenogle Road, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5JB

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Glenogle Swim Centre | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

David Lloyd Edinburgh Newhaven Harbour - premium option (membership only)

Location: Newhaven, Edinburgh, EH6 4TNType: Premium health and racquets club

Pickleball is available at David Lloyd Newhaven Harbour as part of the club's racquets programme. Membership only - no casual drop-in. Best suited to players who want pickleball as part of a broader premium fitness membership.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: David Lloyd Edinburgh Newhaven Harbour | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

Other Edinburgh pickleball venues

Peffermill Playing Fields - University of Edinburgh

Location: Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL

Courts suitable for pickleball with sessions and general use depending on availability. A good option for students and players in the university and south Edinburgh area. Check directly for current session details.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Peffermill Playing Fields | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

Leith Links Outdoor Tennis and Bowling Green

Location: Links Gardens, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7EZ

Outdoor courts suitable for pickleball with booking availability via ClubSpark. A good outdoor option for players in Leith and north Edinburgh when the weather allows.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Leith Links Outdoor Tennis and Bowling Green | Pickleball Court in Edinburgh, Scotland

Tips for playing pickleball in Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Leisure is the best starting point - eight venues across the city, social sessions at five of them, easy online booking, no membership required
  • Craiglockhart is the best equipped venue for racket sports, with weekday daytime sessions that are rare elsewhere in the city
  • Meadowbank and Ainslie Park are the best options if you're based in central-east or north Edinburgh
  • David Lloyd Newhaven is membership-only - not a drop-in option
  • Book in advance via the Edinburgh Leisure app or website, especially for popular evening and weekend slots
  • Indoor courts are the reliable year-round option in Edinburgh's climate - the outdoor Leith Links courts depend on the weather

Ready to find your pickleball court in Edinburgh? Explore all venues on The Pickleball Directory | The Home of UK Pickleball.

Session times, pricing and availability may vary. Always check directly with venues or clubs before attending.

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