Royal Commonwealth Pool, Category A listed swimming center in Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Royal Commonwealth Pool contains an Olympic-sized pool, a 25-meter diving pool, and a teaching pool within its broad, square modern building.
The facility opened in 1970 for the Commonwealth Games and underwent a substantial £37 million renovation, reopening to the public in March 2012.
The pool stands as an example of modern architecture and received recognition from DoCoMoMo as one of sixty key Scottish monuments from post-war construction.
The center includes a fitness studio, gym facilities, and soft play areas, with seating for 821 spectators during competitive swimming and diving events.
The diving pool features a moveable floor that adjusts depths up to 5 meters and transforms into a swimming pool when not used for diving.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1970
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 55.93918,-3.17319
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:55
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