Edinburgh, 21 Dalkeith Road, Royal Commonwealth Pool
Gymnasium (20th Century), Sports Centre (20th Century), Swimming Pool (20th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, 21 Dalkeith Road, Royal Commonwealth Pool
Classification Gymnasium (20th Century), Sports Centre (20th Century), Swimming Pool (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Holyrood Park Road; Central Pool
Canmore ID 68459
Site Number NT27SE 458
NGR NT 26841 72414
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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DP 050687
View of SW (principal) elevation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, taken from W
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050696
Oblique view along the NE (rear) elevation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh taken from NW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 060732
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Elevated view from spectator seating bank, looking NW across competition pool.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060753
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of snack bar counter (modernised) at NE end of main concourse.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 061933
Interior view of main men's changing rooms in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061935
Interior view of main men's changing rooms in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061938
Interior view of men's shower room/lavatories in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061950
Interior view of main clubrooms access corridor in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061960
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of reception area within later Sauna extension.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061961
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of plaque commemorating opening of later Sauna extension.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061965
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Original double doors at E corner of spectator's access gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061970
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View along SE corridor of spectator's access gallery, later used as a gymnastics space.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061972
Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061973
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View along SW corridor of spectator's access gallery, with original wood-panelled spectators lavatories to left
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061974
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of aisle steps between blocks of spectator seating.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061987
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of original signage in entrance concourse.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061998
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View along walkway at upper level of main pool hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 062006
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of basement level boiler room and filter plant to SW side of competition pool.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 218672
Oblique aerial view of the Royal Commonwealth Pool and Pollock Halls of Residence, looking W.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
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SC 761801
Aerial view including Dalkeith Road, Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society, Holyrood Park Road, Preston Street Primary School, the Royal Commonwealth Pool and Newington Burial Ground seen from the South. Digital image of B/21810.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
1989
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DP 050692
Detail of the main entrance doors at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinbuegh
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050697
View of Sauna extension at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, taken from WSW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 060735
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Elevated view from spectator seating bank, looking NW to diving platforms.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 060745
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View looking NW along SW corridor of spectator's access gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060747
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Elevated view from spectator seating bank, looking E across main pool hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060752
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of children's soft play additions to snack bar at NE end of main concourse.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 061924
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View along SW spectator's access gallery leading to seating in main pool hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061951
Interior view of main clubrooms access corridor in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061952
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of floor plan print on wall of reception within later Sauna extension.
RCAHMS digital photography
29/6/2009
© RCAHMS
DP 061955
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of relaxation area and windows to central courtyard within later Sauna extension.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061956
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of main hot room in later Sauna extension.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061968
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of original door to pool hall on SE corridor of spectator's access gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061978
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of spiral staircase leading to main diving platforms.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061980
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of column base and spiral steps on main diving platforms.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061982
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of timing room (possible later addition) at SW corner of main pool hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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SC 1297641
Edinburgh, general view, showing St Leonard's Hall, Holyrood Park Road and Salisbury Green, Dalkeith Road. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing east. This image has been produced from a damaged and crop marked negative.
Records of Aerofilms Ltd, aerial photographers, Bristol, England
17/8/1951
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DP 218671
Oblique aerial view of the Royal Commonwealth Pool and Pollock Halls of Residence, looking WNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
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SC 1677225
Oblique aerial view centred on the offices with the swimming pool, school, burial ground, halls of residence and church adjacent, taken from the WNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
9/2/2004
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SC 2581007
Oblique view of part of the front facade seen from the South.
1980
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DP 050683
Oblique view along the SW (principal) elevation and front lawns of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, taken from S
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050689
General view of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, taken from WSW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050690
Oblique view along the NW (side) elevation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, taken from WSW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050695
Oblique view along the glazed wall of the NW (side) elevation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, taken from NE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050701
View of plant room and E end of NE elevation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, taken from NNE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 060724
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View looking S across teaching pool.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060737
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Elevated view from spectator seating bank looking NW along rear wall of main pool hall towards diving platforms.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060742
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Elevated view from S corner of spectator seating bank, looking N across main pool hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 061927
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of stairs from main entrance concourse leading down to changing rooms
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061929
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of landing between stairs leading down to changing rooms
RCAHMS digital photography
29/6/2009
© RCAHMS
DP 061932
Interior view of main men's changing rooms in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 061941
Interior view of men's shower room/lavatories in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 061946
Interior view of men's changing in the clubrooms of Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061947
Interior view of men's changing in the clubrooms of Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061971
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of structural column located within the SE corridor of the spectator's access gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061984
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of dwarf wall and tubular steel hand-rails to stairs.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 062000
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Oblique view of walkways at upper level of main pool hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 062002
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of basement level observation window into E corner of competition pool.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 218669
Oblique aerial view of the Royal Commonwealth Pool and Pollock Halls of Residence, looking NW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
24/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1677224
Oblique aerial view centred on the offices with the swimming pool, school, burial ground, halls of residence and church adjacent, taken from the NW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
9/2/2004
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1677229
Oblique aerial view centred on the offices with the swimming pool, school, burial ground and church adjacent, taken from the SSW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
9/2/2004
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SC 1678140
Aerial view of Pollock Halls, Commonwealth Pool and Scottish Widows' seen from the West.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
1989
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SC 1678969
Aerial view including Dalkeith Road, Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society, Holyrood Park Road, Preston Street Primary School, the Royal Commonwealth Pool and Newington Burial Ground seen from the South.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
1989
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1679240
Oblique aerial view centred on the offices with the swimming pool, school, burial ground and church adjacent, taken from the NNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
9/2/2004
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 050684
View of the S end of the SW (principal) elevation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, taken from W
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050693
Detail of the glazed wall and perimeter walkway on the SW (principal) elevation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 060722
Interior view of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View looking SW along the length of the 50m competition pool.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060725
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Teaching pool. View looking NW along teaching pool, with entrances to changing areas beyond.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060728
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of heated bench located on dividing wall between main pool hall and teaching pool.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060738
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Elevated view from spectator seating bank looking NW to diving platforms.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060741
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View looking NE across competition pool towards diving pool and teaching pool, with snack bar at upper (entrance) level.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 061943
Interior view of main men's changing rooms in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 061953
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of reception area in later Sauna extension.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061977
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of main diving platforms with lower springboards to left and right.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061979
Interior view looking up to main diving platforms and spiral access stair at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061983
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Stairs from entrance concourse to teaching pool changing area, with later office insertions to right.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061994
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of original control desk within later office partitions
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 163735
Oblique aerial view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, looking SSE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
8/7/2013
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SC 1678373
Aerial view of the pool seen from the North North East.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
1989
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DP 050682
View of the SW (principal) elevation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. taken from SW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050688
General view of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, taken from WNW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050691
View of the main entrance and perimeter concourses of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, taken from NW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 050702
General view of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, including sauna extension, taken from N.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/11/2008
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DP 060729
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View looking S across competition pool to spectator seating banks.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060730
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View looking S across competition pool.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060744
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Elevated view from spectator seating bank, looking NW along spectator seating on SW side of main pool hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060746
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Elevated view from spectator seating bank, looking SE across main pool hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060748
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Oblique elevated view from spectator seating bank, looking SE along seating bank on SW side of main pool hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060749
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of snack bar at NE end of main concourse, including children's soft play area additions.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 060751
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of children's soft play area addition to snack bar at NE end of main concourse.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/2009
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DP 061918
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of entrance concourse centred on Entrance/Exit doors.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061919
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of entrance concourse, looking towards reception desk.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061921
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View across entrance concourse towards pool viewing windows.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061925
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Original glazed door and windows of spectator's access gallery, giving access to the pool-side seating.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061930
Interior view of stairs to changing rooms in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 061936
Interior view of main men's changing rooms in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 061937
Interior view of men's shower room/lavatories in Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 061954
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of changing area and lockers in later Sauna extension.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061958
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. View of plunge pool room within the later Sauna extension.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061976
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of underwater observation window located at E corner of main pool.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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DP 061985
Interior view of Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh. Detail of original signage in entrance councourse.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/6/2009
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- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
ARCHITECT: John Richards, RMJM 1967-70
Project architect: Euan Colam.
Interior designer: Harold Medd.
Publication Account (1997)
Swimming complex contained a single, massive rectangular block. Set on a sloping site, which made possible a complete separation between 'dry' accomodation, at the top, and 'wet' accomodation (including the three pools) below, and allowed the pool hall to be framed by spectators' galleries and other accomodation. Through this plan, heat loss and glare were reduced to a minimum, and the external bulk of the building was concentrated on its rear, southern side. Here, John Richards was able to elaborate the clean, 'dry-assembly' aesthetic and emphatic horizontality of Stirling Phase I, in the more grandiose context of a major public building. (Fig. 4.25).
Information from 'Rebuilding Scotland: The Postwar Vision, 1945-75', (1997).
