Big Blue Swim School

06/06/2026

SUMMER LESSONS NOW OPEN

Summer lessons are now open to booking for all current and new customers.

Further details can be found at the link below. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our enquiry form, email or Facebook message.

* Please note if you are a new customer summer lessons do not qualify for priority booking into our term time lessons, however we will do our best to find you a space as requested*

15/05/2026

Preschool Classes

The first step to learning to swim with Big Blue is our preschool classes. With small class ratios, teachers in the water and ethos of learning through play they can be the perfect first step for children aged 3.5 years and over.

Our preschool waiting list is now open for preschool 1 classes starting August 2026 at all of our venues. Please submit an enquiry form on our website for further information.

11/05/2026

Make Up Classes

A reminder that all customers are able to book two makeup classes this term where availability allows. Absence must be noted a minimum of 4hours in advanced of the class.

Further details can be found on our website here

We offer two make up class per term. All make ups are dependant on availability and are not a guarantee. You must notify your absence via the customer portal ahead of the lesson (minimum 4hrs) in order to be eligible for a make up class option. Make up classes cannot be carried over to a new term.

08/05/2026

SUMMER LESSONS COMING SOON.

We will be running 3 weeks of summer intensives throughout July and August across Edinburgh.

Further details coming next week.

04/05/2026

Customer Portal

All customers have access to our customer portal where you can:
• Notify us when your child is going to be absent
• View the contact details we have on file for you and edit them
• Book a make-up class (two per term where availability allows)
• Contact us directly via your portal
• View term dates
• Book a 2nd lesson or summer lesson

Further information can be found on our website here

Instructions on how to set up your customer portal can be found in the booking confirmation you will have received when registering for lessons with Big Blue. All customers must set up a username using their email address and a password unique to them.

30/04/2026

Spaces still available in our April to June term.

Further information about our venues and session times can be found on our website.

Please submit an enquiry via our website for options.

28/04/2026

Want to try triathlon?

Big Blue has a triathlon session for adults and children at our Currie High venue on a Wednesday evening. Further details can be found here:

Adults: www.bigblueswimschool.co.uk/adulttriathlon

Children: www.bigblueswimschool.co.uk/junio.../junior-swim-fit

These can be booked on a pay as you go or termly basis allowing you to give it a go and see what you think prior to any commitment. If you would be interested in attending a free trial please complete an enquiry form on our website and we will get back to you.

*Please not these sessions are open to everyone, not only big blue customers.

Introduction to triathlon is for those new to the sport who already have the ability to swim 100m with recognisable technique in front crawl and are keen to focus on the development of the skills required to complete a multi-sport/open water event.

13/04/2026

Spaces available in our new term commencing 20th April.

Big Blue Swim School offers lessons to children aged 2.5years and up. We have venues throughout Edinburgh and a team of highly experienced teachers. We follow a multi-stroke approach with a structured awards scheme that creates confident and competent swimmers.