CRAIGLOCKHART Leisure and Tennis Centre in Edinburgh has unveiled a new spin studio, delivered through the UK Leisure Framework by Alliance Leisure and supported by a specialist team of Scotland-based delivery partners.
Lead contractor was Thomas Johnstone Ltd, with design by Wellwood Leslie Architects, mechanical and electrical consultancy from Wallace Whittle, audio-visual and lighting installation by Hutchi, and principal designer oversight provided by ABT Safety.
Completed in just six weeks, the £246,000 project has transformed an underused lower-floor social space within the centre into an immersive indoor cycling studio, while allowing the leisure centre to remain fully operational throughout the build.
The development provides a new home for Edinburgh Leisure’s group cycling programme.
The project was procured via the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd. Alliance Leisure led the project from inception to completion.
The spin studio boasts advanced sound and lighting systems to enhance programmes such as Les Mills Sprint and RPM. The facility enables Edinburgh Leisure to reinstate its full indoor cycling timetable for the first time since the pandemic.
Jo Cameron, delivery manager at Alliance Leisure, said, “The new spin studio at Craiglockhart is a great example of how targeted, efficient investment can rapidly deliver high-quality leisure infrastructure. Delivered through the UK Leisure Framework, the project benefited from a trusted team of Scottish delivery partners and a collaborative approach that ensured it was completed on time and on budget. It’s fantastic to see the positive impact that even a relatively small-scale project can have for a local community.”
Kirsty Stobie, manager at Craiglockhart Leisure Centre, added, “Since reopening post-Covud, cycle classes were temporarily held in the sports hall due to space and ventilation limitations in the previous studio. While this allowed classes to continue, the atmosphere wasn’t quite what customers deserved. Working in collaboration with Alliance Leisure, the former lower social area has been transformed into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art cycle studio that offers a truly immersive experience. It’s been a real team effort, and we’re excited to welcome members back to a full programme of cycle classes in a space that really does them justice.”
