Inverness Leisure is the Highlands' largest leisure facility, with a 25m, 8-lane swimming pool and a leisure pool with water flumes for children. Our gym is fully equipped for cardio, strength and free-weight training, with inductions and personal training available for every level. Alongside the gym, there's a dedicated Strength & Conditioning room with power racks and specialist kit, a versatile sports hall for a wide range of sports, and a specialised Hyrox studio for endurance and strength training.
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Fitness classes
Membership
A High Life Highland membership is the best way to make the most of everything on offer at Inverness Leisure. 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 on offer at Inverness Leisure. 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
Adult swimming lessons - Inverness Leisure
Beginner and improver swimming lessons for adults at Inverness Leisure, tailored to your ability and confidence level.
Gym
Fully equipped gym for cardio, strength and free-weight training, with personal training available for every level.
Strength & conditioning room
Our Strength & Conditioning zone features 7 double racks, a 20m track & elite kit to power your performance.
Leisure Pool
Splash into fun with waves, flumes, geysers & more. Perfect for families and the biggest water-fun in the Highlands!
Competition pool
Dive into excellence at Inverness Leisure’s Competition Pool — a fully approved 25‑metre, 8‑lane swimming pool designed for serious swimmers, club training, and high‑level galas.
Studio 1
A vibrant space offering everything from Body Pump to Zumba, Circuits to Yoga - there’s something for every fitness level.
Studio 2
From Otago to Line Dancing, Bums & Tums to Body Combat - there's variety, energy and fun for all ages and abilities.
Studio 3 - HYROX studio
Dedicated HYROX training zone, purpose-built with specialist equipment to build strength, speed and endurance.
Sports hall
Our large sports hall hosts clubs, classes & events year-round. Available for hire for sports, activities & special events.
Steam room, sauna & spa
Unwind in our Health Suite Spa with sauna, steam room, spa bath & relaxation area. Perfect for recharging after your workout.
Running track
Currently closed for essential track refurbishment. Please check back for updates on reopening.
Children and family
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School's Out
Keep the kids active and inspired this summer with over 1,000 activities across the Highlands. From swimming lessons and sports camps to ranger-led adventures and arts and crafts — there's something for every age, at venues near you.
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Train for HYROX
Take on the ultimate fitness challenge! HYROX combines running and functional workouts: 1km run followed by a workout station, repeated 8 times. Our affiliate classes at Inverness Leisure Centre will build your strength, endurance, and agility - everything you need to smash your next HYROX race. HYROX is for everybody - join us today!
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Opening times
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mon
05:45 - 22:30
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tue
05:45 - 22:30
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wed
05:45 - 22:30
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thu
05:45 - 22:30
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fri
05:45 - 22:30
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sat
07:30 - 18:00
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sun
07:30 - 18:00
From Inverness city centre, walk along the River Ness via Ness Walk / Bught Road. Turn right onto Bught Drive. Turn left towards Bught Lane, you will see the centre on your right. (approx. 25 mins).
From Inverness city centre, cycle along the River Ness via Ness Walk / Bught Road. Turn right onto Bught Drive. Turn left towards Bught Lane, you will see the centre on your right. (approx. 10 mins). There are cycle racks at the entrance.
The closest bus stop is at Cemetery Gates on Glenurquhart Road and is served by buses 2, 2A, 17 and 112, 307 and 313.
From the A9 south, slight left onto Sir Walter Scott Drive. At Inshes Roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Sir Walter Scott Dr./A8082. Continue through the next 5 roundabouts taking the A8082 exit each time. At Tomnahurich Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Glenurquhart Rd/A82. Turn right onto Bught Dr. Turn right onto Bught Lane. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit.From the A9 North, at the Longman Roundabout take 3rd exit onto Longman Road. Continue on the A82 through the next two roundabouts. At the Shore Street roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on A82. Turn right onto Glenurquhart Rd/A82. Turn left onto Bught Dr. Turn right onto Bught Lane. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit. There is parking including accessible spaces onsite.
Inverness Leisure has a large car park providing 130 car park spaces and 8 disabled parking bays. There is also a turning circle, which provide 'drop off' capabilities. Additional overflow parking is available next to the astro turf at the Highland Archive Centre and at the Bught Park Pavilion pitches.
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- British Sign Language
- Changing places
- Drop off point
- Guide dogs welcome
- Hearing loop
- Level access from entrance to reception
- Ramp to main entrance
- Suitable for visitors with limited mobility
- Wet room or level entry shower
- Wheelchair access throughout
Additional accessibility information:
Our facility is fully accessible, with ramp access available to all levels. From the main reception, visitors can access both the dry side and wet side leisure areas via ramps. The café is located on the lower level of the wet side of the facility and can be reached by using the ramp as you enter through the main reception.
