Staying Active
Staying active, connected and healthy for longer
We support older adults to stay active and connected in later life, offering a range of fun, sociable and low-cost activities led by friendly trained Active Communities staff and volunteers.
Being active gives you an instant wellbeing boost and helps you live life to the full. It enables you to keep doing what you love for longer, and can help you to maintain your health, mobility, and independence. It's a great way to meet new people and have fun.
Our Active Communities team provide a range of fun and sociable activities which help you to be and stay active in later life. We’ll help you find an activity that’s right for you.
Our Staying Active Programmes
The services and activities detailed below can help you to stay active and connected for longer.
Ageing Well
We encourage healthy, sociable and active lifestyles in later life, through a range of fun and low-cost activities led by friendly trained volunteers.
Steady Steps
We support adults who have had or may be at risk of having a fall, to improve their strength, balance, and mobility. Our fun and sociable classes are led by specialist instructors and help people build their confidence and live a fuller, more independent life.
Movement for Memories
We support people living with dementia to be active through personalised one-to-one support. This includes activities such as swimming, gym sessions, golf, tennis and fitness classes.
“After a month of taking part I feel a real difference. I am confident to do more physically.. the volunteers and instructors make being active easy and fun.”
Taking Part
To discuss any programme or how to get referred, get in touch by
emailing active@edinburghleisure.co.uk or calling 0131 458 2260.
Discounts and Offers to help you Stay Active with Edinburgh Leisure
We have a range of offers and discounts available to support you to stay active for longer.
Full Fitness Membership
Over 65s can enjoy unlimited access to all our gyms, pools and a huge variety of fitness classes across the city.
Swim Only Membership
Over 65s get access to our swimming pools across the city to practice your stroke, enjoy a relaxing swim or unwind in our saunas and steam rooms.
Golf Membership
Over 65s can enjoy discounted membership when you sign up to play at any of our six courses by paying annually or monthly though direct debit.
Climb + Full Fitness Membership
Climb + Full Fitness gives you the flexibility of our Full Fitness membership and unlimited use of the climbing wall and bouldering facilities at EICA Ratho.
Concessions Card - Over 65s and Disability
If you don't want to commit to a monthly membership, our Discount Card offers discounts on a huge choice of sports and leisure activities for 12 months.
Receive a reduction of up to 20% off a selection of pay-and-play activities, such as swimming, gym, fitness classes and both badminton and tennis courts.
Help us to help more people
Help support our Active Communities Programme to ensure our specialist team can provide people with the help and support they need to protect their health and wellbeing.