Indoor Climbing in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Edinburgh’s indoor climbing scene offers a huge variety of different climbing and bouldering opportunities whether you’re looking to climb in some unique buildings in Edinburgh or looking to scale up to the EICA massive wall or maybe you have never done it before and are looking to start your new passion Edinburgh has a vast amount of places for any enthusiasts to indulge in.

Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho

Located just outside of Edinburgh, EICA: Ratho is Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena. It offers an impressive range of routes for all abilities, excellent facilities, and a dedicated team of instructors recently launched in December 2024 Edinburgh’s newest Olympic-standard bouldering walls have launched at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena!

Eden Rock

Eden Rock features a range of indoor climbing walls designed for climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. The facility offers various bouldering problems with different grades.

The gym typically has a diverse selection of climbs that are frequently reset, keeping the experience fresh and challenging In addition to bouldering walls, they provide dedicated training spaces equipped with campus boards, fingerboards, and other strength training gear. with a welcoming environment for climbers, often hosting events, competitions, and social gatherings to finish it off.

Alien Rock

As the first dedicated indoor climbing centre in the UK, Alien Rock is a classic venue. It features an array of climbing surfaces, from top roping to lead climbing and bouldering and what is even better is climbing in an iconic piece of Scottish heritage they also have Alien Bloc A sister facility to Alien Rock, Alien Bloc focuses on bouldering. It offers a diverse set of problems and is constantly updated to keep things fresh and exciting for climbers

The Climbing Hangar

Scotland’s first climbing Hangar, An all-new bouldering, fitness and social space, you can climb, train or simply hang out with your mates. The Climbing Hangar is a community-oriented bouldering gym that prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere. They regularly update their routes and offer workshops for skill development and the first climb is half price

Pleasance sports complex

The Pleasance is a well-known venue, often associated with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, offering a space for arts and entertainment. Its various facilities feature a climbing wall that attracts climbers and beginners. This climbing wall provides a fun and challenging experience with a variety of routes and difficulties, allowing participants to enhance their climbing skills in a safe environment. The atmosphere is typically energetic, built through a community of climbers and enthusiasts.