Royal Commonwealth Pool
location_on EH16 5BB
Facility ref: EDI-ROYALC
50M LANES
HEATED 28.0°C
LANE POOL
Core Temp
thermostat
28.0
°C
Depth Profile
water
0.9 – 3
m
Lane Length
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50
m
Access Score
accessibility_new
60
/100
Crowding heatmap
LANE OCCUPANCY:
LOW
MED
HIGH
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HEATMAP AGGREGATES 26 VERIFIED USER REPORTS. SUBMIT YOURS BELOW.
Session timetable
| TIME | DAY | SESSION TYPE | LANES | BOOKING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 11:00 | Mon | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 11:30 – 15:30 | Mon | Leisure | — | WALK-IN |
| 06:15 – 09:30 | Tue | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Tue | Lane | 4 | WALK-IN |
| 17:15 – 20:45 | Tue | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 06:15 – 09:30 | Wed | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 17:15 – 20:45 | Wed | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 06:15 – 09:30 | Thu | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Thu | Lane | 4 | WALK-IN |
| 17:15 – 20:45 | Thu | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 06:15 – 09:30 | Fri | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 17:15 – 20:45 | Fri | Lane | 8 | REQUIRED |
| 06:15 – 09:30 | Sat | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 17:15 – 19:45 | Sat | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Sun | Lane | 8 | WALK-IN |
| 10:00 – 13:00 | Sun | Lessons | 4 | WALK-IN |
| 13:30 – 16:30 | Sun | Leisure | — | WALK-IN |
Location & access
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directions_transitEdinburgh Waverley · 2100m
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PAY AS YOU GO
£20.10 /wk
MONTHLY PASS
£40.00 /mo
SAVINGS VS PAYG: £47.03 / MONTH
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Last report 12 hours ago
Live condition report
Pricing
| USER | SESSION | PER SWIM | MONTHLY | ANNUAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Lane | £6.70 | £40.00 | — |
| Child | Lane | £3.10 | — | — |
| Adult | Leisure | £6.20 | — | — |
Royal Commonwealth Pool is a 50m public pool in Edinburgh. Adult swim is £6.70 with a monthly pass at £40.00. Water temperature sits at 28.0°C. Nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley (2.1 km walk).
Compare with nearby pools
- Royal Commonwealth Pool vs Glenogle Swim Centre 3.53 KM · PRICE Δ £0.25
- Royal Commonwealth Pool vs Leith Victoria Swim Centre 3.89 KM · PRICE Δ £0.25
Other pools in Edinburgh
- Leith Victoria Swim Centre EH6 5HX
- Ainslie Park Leisure Centre EH5 2HN
- Glenogle Swim Centre EH3 5HW
More Edinburgh Leisure pools
- Leith Victoria Swim Centre Edinburgh
- Ainslie Park Leisure Centre Edinburgh
- Glenogle Swim Centre Edinburgh
Frequently asked
- How much does a swim at Royal Commonwealth Pool cost?
- An adult pay-as-you-go swim is £6.70, or £40.00 per month with a swim-only pass.
- Is Royal Commonwealth Pool heated?
- Yes. The main pool is maintained at 28.0°C based on the most recent verified user report.
- Does Royal Commonwealth Pool have a learner pool for toddlers?
- Yes, a shallower learner pool is available alongside the main pool, suitable for children learning to swim and under-5s.
- Do I need to book a lane in advance?
- Lane sessions at most public pools accept walk-ins outside peak hours, but 7–9 am and 6–8 pm slots increasingly require online booking. Check the session timetable above for per-slot booking requirements.