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25 Years of SwimEasy & Scottish Swimming
Author: SwimEasy Above: Lewis Smith A Tide of Talent For over a quarter of a century, SwimEasy Ltd has served as a deep-rooted and vital pillar of the Scottish aquatic community. The company’s relationship with Scottish Swimming as a long-term affiliate, beginning in 1998 , is a powerful testament to a shared, two-decade commitment to developing the sport. Crucially, as the leading independent provider of swimming lessons in Scotland; with a major presence in Edinburgh, Gl
Oct 213 min read


SwimEasy and the Darcey Sunshine Foundation, Delighted to Onboard Spartans Community Foundation to Launch Year-Long Swimming Bursaries in North Edinburgh
SwimEasy, in partnership with the Darcey Sunshine Foundation and the Spartans Community Football Academy Foundation, is launching a bursary program to provide a full year of free swimming lessons to children from families in need in Edinburgh. The program aims to make swimming education accessible and promote water safety. The Spartans Foundation will help with outreach in North Edinburgh. The public is invited to support the Darcey Sunshine Foundation through donations via t
Oct 33 min read


SwimEasy: More Than a Swim School, a Family United by Water and Compassion
SwimEasy: More than just swimming lessons. Discover a Scottish swim school with a heart, fostering family, support, and resilience. Learn how SwimEasy welcomed Ukrainian swimmer Nadiia Fisenko, creating a community that goes beyond the pool. Join our family today!
Sep 34 min read


A personal reflection from the poolside
Discover the quiet power of children learning to swim – a story of confidence, trust, and the magic of the right environment. Witness the subtle details that make swimming lessons more than just strokes and distances, as seen through a parent's insightful perspective.
Aug 303 min read


Stepping Stones Swimming Launches Sunday Saver Sessions at Portobello High School
Stepping Stones Swimming launches Sunday Saver Swimming in Edinburgh! Affordable, family-focused lessons at Portobello High School. Give your child the gift of swimming with small classes, in-water teachers, and a supportive community. Learn more and register today at
Aug 302 min read


New Swim Venues Open Across Edinburgh and East Lothian This Summer
Stepping Stones Swimming is opening new venues across Edinburgh and East Lothian this summer! Providing small group lessons, in-water teachers, and a custom app to monitor progress. Learn more about our family-run swim school and register your child today!
Aug 122 min read


New Waves of Opportunity as SwimEasy Unveils World-Class Lessons in Balerno
Discover a new wave of swimming opportunities in Balerno as SwimEasy launches world-class lessons at Balerno High School. Backed by 25 years of teaching expertise and an innovative, child-centred approach, SwimEasy offers small class sizes, highly-trained instructors, and a proven pathway for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Book now for expert lessons and a safe, supportive environment!
Jul 73 min read


Accelerated Learning in the Pool: Why 5 consecutive days of practicing is gaining attention from parents and children alike
Accelerate your child's swimming skills with RapidTrack's intensive 5-day program. Individualised instruction, focused sessions, and a supportive environment deliver impressive results—boosting confidence and technique in just one week. Parents rave about the program's effectiveness and time efficiency. Learn more!
May 203 min read


Swim into Summer with Stepping Stones
Give your child the gift of swimming this summer with Stepping Stones Summer Swim Schools! Scotland's largest independent learn-to-swim provider offers small classes, in-water instructors, and a supportive environment. With locations across Scotland and summer sessions starting at just £39.99, it's the perfect place for children aged 3+ to learn or improve their swimming skills. Visit www.steppingstonesswimming.com/summer to view the schedule.
May 151 min read


Recommended Swimming Lessons for Babies and Under 5's
Finding the right swim lessons for your baby or preschooler? Consider parent participation, scheduling, class size, instructor qualificatio
Apr 142 min read


5 Benefits of Baby Swimming
As temperatures drop, it may seem tempting to skip the pool, but the benefits of baby swimming are too good to miss! Being in the water enco
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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