Leisure

Edinburgh offers an impressive and ever changing choice of activities for its citizens and visitors. The city is a lively centre for both sport and the arts all year round.

What's new

Team Read: race down to your local library this summer to take part in this year's holiday reading challenge, which is all about sport!
Tell us what you think of Edinburgh's parks and green spaces to be in with a chance of winning high street and nursery vouchers.

Top interest areas

Libraries Find your nearest library, learn about activities and events, search the library catalogue online and much more....

Museums and Galleries Edinburgh is home to some of the country’s finest art galleries and museums with both permanent and temporary exhibitions from around the world. Admission is free at many of the Council’s 11 venues.

Parks and green spaces a complete list of the city’s green and open spaces including parks, gardens and playgrounds.

Arts development information on arts initiatives, strategies and grants.

Sports development information on sports initiatives, strategies, grants, and facilities.
Sport centres in the city health, fitness, leisure and sports venues and events across the city.