Part of the University of Edinburgh's sport and exercise facilities, Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym is a gym in central Edinburgh open to members from across the city as well as students and staff. Alongside the gym floor, the wider Edinburgh Sport network offers a range of ways to get active, from courses and personal training to sports clubs and casual play.

A gym like this suits anyone looking to train independently or follow a structured programme, with membership options and organised activities to help you stay consistent.

Open to everyone

Personal training

Courses and workshops

Central Edinburgh

Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym is a gym in Edinburgh, part of the University of Edinburgh's sport and exercise facilities.

Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym

Set in the Waverley Gate Building on Waterloo Place in central Edinburgh, this branch of The Gym Group offers a straightforward approach to training. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with cardio and weights equipment on the gym floor and free classes included.

Memberships are contract free, with monthly and saver payment options, plus student rates. A low cost gym like this suits people wanting flexible access at their own pace, whether that means an early morning session, a late night workout, or something in between, including HYROX training.

Open 24/7

No contract

Free classes

Weights and cardio

Central location

Student rates

The Gym Group Edinburgh City is a 24/7 low cost gym on Waterloo Place with cardio, weights and free classes.

The Gym Group Edinburgh City

Sitting in the west of Edinburgh, this branch of PureGym is a gym set up for people who want to train around their own routine. It runs on a no contract basis, so members can join without being tied in for a fixed term.

The gym is open 24 hours, with fitness classes included in membership and free parking on site. Chain gyms like this generally suit a wide range of goals, from cardio and weights to structured group sessions, whether you are just starting out or training regularly.

Open 24 hours

Classes included

Free parking

PureGym Edinburgh West is a 24 hour, no contract gym with classes included and free parking.

PureGym Edinburgh West

Set in the Quartermile development near the University of Edinburgh, this PureGym branch sits in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. It operates 24 hours a day and works on a no contract basis, with fitness classes included in membership.

A gym like this suits people who want flexibility around when they train, from early risers to late finishers. You can generally expect a mix of cardio and resistance equipment along with group exercise sessions, letting members build a routine that fits their own goals and timetable.

City centre location

PureGym Edinburgh Quartermile is a 24 hour, no contract city centre gym near the University of Edinburgh with classes included.

PureGym Edinburgh Quartermile

Pitt Strength

Set in the Exchange Crescent area of Edinburgh, this PureGym branch offers round the clock access for members fitting workouts around busy schedules. Memberships run without a fixed contract, giving flexibility to those who prefer to come and go as they please.

Gyms like this usually suit a wide mix of people, from first time exercisers to regular trainers, with equipment for cardio and strength work available whenever you visit. It is a straightforward option for anyone in central Edinburgh looking for a place to keep active.

No contract membership

Central Edinburgh location

PureGym Edinburgh Exchange Crescent is a 24 hour, no contract gym in central Edinburgh.

PureGym Edinburgh Exchange Crescent

Set in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh, this Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym combines fitness facilities with wider health and wellbeing services under one roof. It sits within the Fountain Park complex at postcode EH11 1AF, making it a convenient option for people living or working nearby.

A gym of this kind generally suits those who want to train regularly, whether that means cardio, strength work or structured fitness routines. Combining a workout space with broader health services can appeal to members looking for a more rounded approach to staying well.

Health and wellbeing services

Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, offering fitness facilities alongside health and wellbeing services.

Gyms clubs in Edinburgh