SWIMMING LESSONS. BIG LITTLE ADVENTURES.
Little swimmers. Huge possibilities. Turn “I can’t” into “watch me!” with fun, supportive swimming lessons across Scotland.
Let’s find your pool.
STAmark accredited. RLSS UK approved training provider.
Our accreditation & awardsCATCH-UP LESSONS · ALL VENUES
Mark your swimmer absent in the parent portal, then use a catch-up credit to book another lesson. Subject to space and booking rules.
Up to 5 catch-up creditsper swimmer, per year
How catch-ups workPICK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Max of 6 Swimmers Per Class
New skills, new friends and plenty of encouragement. A structured pathway from first steps to confident swimming.
£12.50per swimmer / lesson
Find group lessons
Dedicated teaching shaped around your swimmer. Work on water confidence, technique or a specific goal.
£33.00per one-to-one lesson
Find private lessons30-minute lessons, paid monthly in advance. A deposit equal to two lessons is required. Shared private (1:2) lessons are £22.50 per person. Lesson types vary by venue. View fees & booking terms.
CLOSER TO YOUR NEXT SPLASH
Seven pools. Three areas. One brilliant next step. Choose your area and find a lesson that fits your week.
Aberdeen & ShireAberdeen · Ellon · Inverurie · TurriffFive partner venues · pictured: Thainstone HouseExplore venues
DundeeLandmark Health & Fitness · Kingsway WestPremium & private lessonsExplore venue
EdinburghEdinburgh Marriott Hotel HolyroodPrivate lessonsExplore venue
Not sure where to start? Ask our team for a little guidance.
PARENTS SEE PROGRESS. CHILDREN FEEL PROUD.
That first float. A face in the water. A whole length on their own. We help swimmers build the confidence to take their next step.
Every standard group has a teacher and an assistant for guidance and encouragement.
A structured pathway helps your swimmer develop confidence, water safety and technique.
Standard, premium and private options help you choose the learning environment that fits your swimmer.
ACCREDITATION & AWARDS
Swim-school accreditation
Our swim school holds STAmark accreditation. The programme covers teaching, staffing, customer care, health and safety, and emergency procedures.
Approved training provider
We deliver first aid, lifeguarding and pool rescue training. Our Rookie Lifeguard programme runs at Robert Gordon’s College in Aberdeen.
STA Aquatic Excellence Awards · Finalist 2024
Recognised in the category for swim schools teaching over 500 participants per week.
STA Aquatic Excellence Awards · Finalist 2024
A finalist in the STAr Swim Academy category of the 2024 Aquatic Excellence Awards.
See STA’s 2024 finalist announcement · About STAmark accreditation · Explore Rookie Lifeguard
In every standard group lesson, your swimmer has both.
Max of 6 Swimmers Per Class
Across all standard groups, from pre-school to advanced.
OUR MONTHLY THEMED LESSONS
A new theme each month brings extra imagination to our lessons. Our team gets into character, adding playful moments to learning swimming skills.
Find their next adventure
WORDS FROM OUR FAMILIES
A little encouragement can change how a child feels about the water.
Find their starting pointOur daughter used to be nervous around water, but the instructors were so patient and encouraging. She’s now excited for every lesson and has grown in confidence so much.
BEFORE THE FIRST SPLASH
Let’s make that first lesson feel a little more familiar.
FAQs & pricesYes. Catch-up lessons are available across all venues, subject to space. Mark your swimmer absent through the parent portal to receive a credit, up to five per swimmer per year. Booking windows and notice periods apply. See how catch-up lessons work.
Children can join from age 3, starting with our pre-school pathway. We also teach older children and adults. Explore pre-school lessons.
Tell us a little about your child before booking so we can help you choose a suitable starting point. Our teachers use a supportive approach, with in-water teaching at relevant levels. Speak to the team.
Each lesson lasts 30 minutes, with time to practise skills, build confidence and have fun.
All standard groups have a maximum of 6 swimmers per class, including advanced classes, with a teacher and an assistant. Premium groups have a maximum of 3 swimmers per class at selected pools. Private lessons offer one-to-one or shared teaching.
Use our Lesson Finder to choose an area, then follow your venue’s booking link. If you’re unsure about the right level, ask our team or view the level equivalents.
Yes. Our adult pathway covers beginners through to advanced swimmers. The Coral Reef Club offers additional support swimming lessons. Contact us to discuss suitability and availability.
THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Find their pool. Meet their teacher. Watch their confidence grow.