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Get Fit For Less Edinburgh Leisure Waives Joining Fees This September

Posted: 1st September 2025

This September, Edinburgh Leisure is making it easier than ever to kickstart your fitness journey with a £0 joining fee across most of its memberships. With over 50 venues across the city, including 12 swimming pools, 17 gyms, 32 tennis courts, 141 sports pitches, and Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re returning to fitness, trying something new, or looking for flexibility, here are five great reasons to choose Edinburgh Leisure:

  1. Train Your Way Across the City
    With a Full Fitness membership, enjoy unlimited access to all 12 pools, 17 gyms, 1,000+ weekly gym and fitness classes, the Evolve Hybrid Gym at Meadowbank, and running tracks. Mix up your routine and stay motivated.
  2. Young Adults Save More
    Aged 18–24 and back in Edinburgh? Get all the benefits of Full Fitness for just £31.99/month with no joining fee. It’s a great way to stay active, try new activities, and meet new people.
  3. Climb Higher at Ratho
    Experience lead, speed, and bouldering at the Edinburgh Climbing Arena. With a £0 joining fee this September, enjoy access to world-class climbing walls and the new bouldering zone.
  4. Unlimited Golf, Zero Joining Fee
    Whether you’re chasing a handicap or playing for fun, enjoy unlimited rounds at any of Edinburgh Leisure’s six scenic golf courses with a Golf Membership – and pay no joining fee this September.
  5. Flexible Memberships for Every Lifestyle
    Edinburgh Leisure offers more gyms, pools, and classes than any other provider in the city. Choose from Full Fitness or single-activity memberships (gym, swim, or fitness classes) to suit your goals and budget.

Join this September with no joining fee!*
Enjoy member benefits including priority booking, free gym induction, and activity discounts. No contract required – freeze or cancel anytime.

👉 Find out more and join today – https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/memberships/

*Terms and conditions apply:

  • Offer available 1st-30th September 2025
  • Applies to adult fitness, young adult, gym, fitness class, swim, climb, and golf memberships
  • Excludes soft play and junior fitness memberships
  • Available at participating venues only
  • Standard membership T&Cs apply

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