Sports Centre
Welcome to Erskine Stewart Melville Sports Centres
At the heart of Erskine Stewart Melville lies our state-of-the-art Sports Centre, a hub of activity, fitness, and well-being for students and the wider community. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just beginning your fitness journey, our Sports Centre offers top-notch facilities and a welcoming environment for all.
Excellent Facilities
Our Sports Centre boasts a wide range of modern amenities designed to cater to various sports and fitness needs. From our fully-equipped gym and fitness studios to our indoor swimming pool, sports halls, and outdoor pitches, we provide everything you need to stay active and healthy.
- Fitness Suite: Our gym is equipped with the latest cardio and strength-training equipment, suitable for all fitness levels.
- Swimming Pool: Dive into our heated indoor pool, perfect for swimming lessons, training, and leisure. Our pool is open to non-members with drop-in swims available for £5.
- Sports Halls: Versatile indoor spaces for basketball, badminton, gymnastics, and more.
- Outdoor Pitches: Enjoy our expansive outdoor facilities for rugby, football, hockey, and athletics.
Community and Membership
Our Sports Centres aren’t just for students, it’s a vibrant community resource open to families, alumni, and local residents. We offer flexible membership options that provide access to our facilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the benefits of staying active.
There are two sports centres available to use at the schools: SMC Sports Centre located at Stewart’s Melville College on Queensferry Road and MES Sports Centre located at the Mary Erskine School, Ravelston. As well as offering membership with access to a well equipped fitness suite at SMC Sports Centre and a 25m swimming pool, a number of the facilities are also available to hire including the Games Halls, Astro Pitches and Tennis Courts for a variety of activities such as football, cricket, tennis, badminton, hockey, basketball, table tennis, martial arts, fitness classes and birthday parties. We are pleased to offer a new Personal Training service, coming soon, as well as a variety of term-time coached classes and holiday camps.
Find out more about holiday camps and venue hire.
Opening Hours
Phase one of our gym upgrade will take place during the Easter holidays, from 30 March to 14 April. During this time, the gym will be closed.
Thank you for your understanding while these improvements are carried out. We look forward to welcoming you back to our newly upgraded gym once the work is complete.
The pool and sports hall will remain open and available for bookings as normal. Check out our pool timetable for availability.
Easter Holiday Opening Hours
SMC Sports Centre
- Weekdays 9.00am to 10.00pm
- Weekends 9.00am to 8.00pm
MES Sports Centre
- Weekdays 9.00am to 10.00pm
- Saturday 9.00am to 6.00pm
- Sunday 9.00am to 4.00pm
Term time public opening hours at SMC Sports Centre:
- Monday to Friday, 6pm – 10pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 8pm
Term time public opening hours at MES Sports Centre:
- Monday to Friday, 6pm – 10pm
- Saturday, 9am – 6pm
- Sunday, 10am – 4pm
£5 drop-in swim
No membership? No problem – enjoy a drop-in swim for just £5. Take a look at our pool timetable below to find a time that suits you.
Join Us Today
Ready to experience the best in sports and fitness? Visit the Erskine Stewart Melville Sports Centre and discover how we can help you achieve your athletic potential and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to join a team, improve your fitness, or simply have fun, our Sports Centre is the perfect place to start.
To get started, just download the Membership Form and Direct Debit Mandate below. Once you’ve saved, printed, and completed them, bring them along when you visit the Sports Centre.
Contact Us
We look forward to welcoming you to our Sports Centre, where fitness and fun come together in a supportive and inspiring environment!
If you have any questions, please email bookings@esms.org.uk, or call us at Stewart’s Melville College on 0131 311 1020, or at The Mary Erskine School on 0131 347 5800.
