Refurbished Eric Liddell Gym unveiled

The Eric Liddell Gym at the Pleasance has reopened its doors after a major renovation. The gym is now renewed, refreshed, and reimagined, and is open for everyone.

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New state of the art gym equipment in a large, well-lit gym

Renewed. Refreshed. Reimagined.

Sport and activity underpin community life on campus. We believe wellness is about choice, and we want to offer users many ways to engage with physical activity. Our job is to enable people to become their best, through spaces and experiences that help people believe they are capable of great things. The new gym will uphold this ‘best in class’ mantra by offering an exceptional user experience for anyone looking for cardio, fixed strength, or functional exercise.

Mark Munro

Director of Sport & Active Health - The University of Edinburgh

The refurbishment, which includes a significant investment in new equipment from Technogym, aims to provide users with the best experience possible, alongside the opportunity to embrace wellness in a way that suits them.

 The gym is filled with state-of-the-art equipment, including 30 brand-new treadmills, 15 cross-trainers, nine exercise bikes and eight stair climbers. There is also strength equipment available for members, such as leg presses and lat pull machines.

We really think students and staff will be thrilled by the new harmonised space, the increased amount of equipment, and access to Technogym’s ground-breaking entertainment package and fitness monitoring.

Katherine Corbett

Active Health Manager - The University of Edinburgh

An inspiring space

The 765-square-metre space has been reconfigured based on feedback and data from gym users, with the cardio and fixed weights areas combined a.

The new design also retains and highlights the original architecture of the space, with new floor coverings and lighting to make it an inspirational place for students, staff, and the wider community.

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A smiling woman running on a treadmill

Celebrating the legacy of Eric Liddell

The refurbishment coincides with a new campaign to celebrate the life and achievements of Eric Liddell, one of Scotland’s iconic sporting figures. As part of the new look, digital signage will share the Eric Liddell story with gym members in order to preserve and celebrate his legacy.

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University of Edinburgh Sports Hall of Fame

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2023