Our flexible and affordable membership packages are open to everybody - from University of Edinburgh students and staff to the wider community. Why choose to join our community?We offer some of the best gym facilities in the city at a price for everybody.All our exercise classes and member swim sessions are included in our memberships.Our friendly staff are on hand to offer advice and support.We offer a variety of different training facilities and spaces. We have rooms to meet all your fitness needs whether that is cardio, weights or matted areasOur memberships do not automatically renew when they expire offering increased flexibility for members.Membership categoriesMemberships for University of Edinburgh studentsWhat do you need to join?To purchase these memberships you must have a valid University of Edinburgh student card.Your University card number (16 digits long beginning 100100900)A valid credit or debit card in order to make the paymentPlease note: your membership will commence immediately upon payment.2025/26 Memberships Memberships available from 1st August 2025Access to the Pleasance and Easter Bush gyms, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classesMembership TypeMembership durationPriceFull Year Sports Membership | Gym, Class, SwimUntil 31/07/26£219Academic Year | Gym, Class, SwimUntil 31/05/26£189Semester 1 | Gym, Class, SwimUntil 04/01/26£99 Full Year | ClimbingUntil 31/07/26£319Academic Year | ClimbingUntil 31/05/26£279Semester 1 | ClimbingUntil 04/01/26£149Join our membership community Further InformationEdinburgh University Sport Union Club members (including Performance Athletes)Edinburgh University Sport Union Club members (including Performance Athletes)Rather than charging Edinburgh University Sports Union clubs for training or fixture time at our facilities, we ask all members of Sports Union clubs who play or train with us to purchase a Full Year Sports Membership | Gym, Class, Swim or Full Year Climbing membership.In Semester 1 club members who use Sport & Exercise facilities for training or fixtures arranged by the SU must ensure that each member holds a membership that includes EUSU fixtures and training by Sunday 12 October 2025.In Semester 2 club members must hold a membership that includes EUSU fixtures and training by Sunday 15 February 2025.Edinburgh University Sports Union facility use (external site - eusu.ed.ac.uk) Edinburgh University Sport Union Club coachesClub coaches who are on the Sports Union “Verified” list can access the University of Edinburgh Student, Full Year Sports Membership | Gym, Class, Swim Rate for membership to 31 July 2026.Coaches will not be able to purchase a membership online but can visit Pleasance Reception. For further details please contact the Sports Union.Contact the Sports Union BUCS UNIversal membership schemeUNIversal Gym membership opens the doors to multiple gyms around the country, meaning you can work out wherever in the United Kingdom you are, helping you stay active all year round. This means if you have an eligible gym membership at your university gym of study and it's part of the network, you will have access to many more gyms around the country at no extra cost. BUCS UNIversal Gym Membership Scheme Memberships for students from other Higher Education InstitutionsWe offer a discounted rate to students from other Higher Education institutions.* These memberships are not available online as they require validation of eligibility and must be purchased at Pleasance reception. Due to its smaller capacity, we currently do not offer access to the Easter Bush Gym in these memberships. Memberships available from 1st August 20252025/26 MembershipsAccess to the Pleasance gym, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes. Our climbing memberships also include access to both our roped climbing and bouldering facilities.If you are a student from other Higher Education institutions but part of an Edinburgh University Sports Club for that uses Sport & Exercise facilities you must purchase one of these options.Membership TypeMembership durationPriceFull Year | Gym, Class, SwimUntil 31/07/26£219Full Year | ClimbingUntil 31/07/26£99Join at Pleasance reception*Subject to capacity. We reserve the right to withdraw these memberships at any time. Memberships for University of Edinburgh Staff and Roslin Institute Tenants at Easter BushGym, Class, Swim Access to the Pleasance and Easter Bush gyms, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes. Climbing memberships include access to the Pleasance gym, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, group exercise classes and the Climbing Wall.Membership TypeMembership durationPrice30 Day | Gym, Class, Swim30 days from the date of purchase£2990 Day | Gym, Class, Swim90 days from the date of purchase£87 30 Day | Climbing30 days from the date of purchase£4990 Day | Climbing90 days from the date of purchase£147Join our membership communityRoslin Innovation Centre at Easter Bush Tenants of the Roslin Innovation Centre. Tenants can purchase a 'Staff 'membership which includes the use of the Easter Bush gym using their University of Edinburgh visitor card. Memberships for the wider community (including University of Edinburgh graduates)Memberships available from 1st August 20252025/26 MembershipsAccess to the Pleasance gym, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes. Due to its smaller capacity, we currently do not offer access to the Easter Bush Gym in our Community memberships. Climbing memberships include access to the Pleasance gym, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, group exercise classes and the Climbing Wall.Membership TypeMembership durationPrice30 Day | Gym, Class, Swim30 days from the date of purchase£3590 Day | Gym, Class, Swim90 days from the date of purchase£105 30 Day | Climbing30 days from the date of purchase£5990 Day | Climbing90 days from the date of purchase£179Join our membership communityImportant Information for those purchasing a NEW Community membership Please purchase a new Community membership online.Your membership card will be ready for collection from the reception desk at the Pleasance on your first visit. Active for Life Class Passintroducing a new monthly Class Pass for the Active for Life class's, for just £24, giving senior members flexible access to specialised wellness and activity classes designed with their needs in mind. Join at Pleasance reception One-off entry (pay-as-you-go)Access to the Pleasance Gym* Entry on a pay-as-you-go basis is available at the Pleasance Gym for: University of Edinburgh students and staff members, on the production of a valid student and staff cardBy paying the PAYG charge, the user agrees to our terms and conditions including the University Sport & Exercise Code of Conduct. Entry rates Price per person, per session Price from 01/08/25University of Edinburgh students and staff members£7.50Community Entry£10*During busy times we reserve the right to withdraw pay-as-you-go access. Access to the Climbing Wall Entry on a pay-as-you-go basis is available at the Climbing Wall for: Price per person, per session Price from 01/08/25University of Edinburgh Sport & Exercise Gym, Class, Swim members £4.00 University of Edinburgh students and staff members £7.00 Guests of University Sport & Exercise members £9.00 Community Entry£10.00Further InformationWe've been aware of the limited gender options in our leisure management system (LMS) for some time. We are now in the procurement phase to replace the LMS with a modern system, aiming for implementation in 2026. A priority of the new system is to include expanded and customisable gender options.Issues when booking a class or climbing sessionYou will be able to book a session after you buy your membership online, however, please allow up to 30 minutes for your information to update. If you try too soon you will see a 'too soon to book' message. Terms and conditions You must agree to our terms and conditions during the process of purchasing your membershipYou must abide by our code of conduct at all time during your membership View our terms and conditions of membership and codeView our code of conduct This article was published on 2024-05-13
