Averon Leisure Centre in Alness is a lively and welcoming community hub offering modern, dry‑side facilities for fitness classes such as zumba and yoga. Our high‑quality Technogym fitness suite and busy programme of group exercise classes give visitors plenty of ways to stay active. Children and young people can enjoy engaging activities such as gymnastics, sports sessions, and holiday programmes, while older adults benefit from friendly, instructor‑led sessions that encourage movement and wellbeing.
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Membership
A High Life Highland membership is the best way to make the most of everything we offer. Whether you’re looking for daily workouts, family activities, or just a way to keep moving, membership gives you great value and convenience.
Making life better
Membership
A High Life Highland membership is the best way to make the most of everything we offer. Whether you’re looking for daily workouts, family activities, or just a way to keep moving, membership gives you great value and convenience.
Facilities and services
Gym
Our Technogym-equipped fitness suite offers a full range of cardio & resistance kit and is ideal for all levels of training & goals.
Games hall
A spacious venue for fitness classes, workshops or large events - seating up to 300 or 400 standing.
Recreation hall
Versatile recreation hall space at the Averon Centre in Alness, suitable for fitness classes, badminton, table tennis or parties.
Lounge
Comfortable and professional space for meetings or training sessions, seating up to 100.
Meeting room / party room
Colourful space for meetings, training or parties. Seats up to 18.
Little Monkeys
Jungle-themed soft play with 2 floors of fun - ball pool, slide, scramble net & more. For toddlers to age 10.
Children and family
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7 day FREE pass
For seven whole days, High Life Highland is yours to explore — completely free. Dive into one of our swimming pools, get started in a fully equipped gym with a free induction from our friendly team, or join one of over 100 weekly fitness classes at a pace that suits you. With 25 leisure centres across the Highlands, there's never been a better time to take that first step. No catch, no commitment — just seven days to find what you love.
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Discover Pilates
Pilates is a mat-based, low-impact class that builds core strength, improves posture, and enhances body alignment. Focusing on controlled movements, breath, and mindfulness, it tones muscles, supports joint health, and boosts body awareness. Suitable for all levels, it’s ideal for posture, injury recovery, and overall strength and stability.
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Opening times
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mon
08:00 - 22:00
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tue
07:00 - 22:00
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wed
08:00 - 22:00
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thu
07:00 - 22:00
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fri
08:00 - 21:00
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sat
09:00 - 14:00
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sun
09:00 - 15:00
Located on High Street in Alness; easily walkable from town centre. In the same building as the Highland Council Service Point
Located on High Street in Alness; easy cycle from town centre. Next to the Averon River Bridge
Train: Alness Railway Station (approx. 5-minute walk). Bus: Routes 6, X25 Old Town Hall (Southward) and Service Point/Library (Northward) stops and 25, 25A, 127 serve the town.
From the A9, take the B817 into Alness From southside take 1st left after the Averon Bridge and left again to the Averon Leisure Centre car park.
This site has 3 accessible parking spaces, and 30 standard car parking spaces available for customer use.
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Hearing loop
- Level access from entrance to reception
- Level access to leisure facilities
- Partial wheelchair access
- Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Additional accessibility information:
Accessible access to games hall, recreation hall, lounge and meeting/party room can be found by following the ramp to the left of the building entrance.
