press release: Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure completes new cycle studio at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre
Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre in Edinburgh has unveiled a newly completed, purpose-built spin studio, delivered through the UK Leisure Framework, by Alliance Leisure and supported by a specialist team of Scotland-based delivery partners.
Completed in just six weeks, the £246,000 project has transformed an underused lower-floor social space within the centre into a modern, immersive indoor cycling studio, while allowing the leisure centre to remain fully operational throughout the build. The development provides a dedicated new home for Edinburgh Leisure’s popular group cycling programme and marks a significant milestone in the centre’s post-COVID recovery.
Procured via the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, the project demonstrates how compliant, streamlined procurement can enable rapid delivery of high-quality leisure infrastructure. Alliance Leisure led the project from inception to completion, coordinating a collaborative delivery team made up entirely of Scottish specialists. Works were delivered by lead contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd, with design by Wellwood Leslie Architects, mechanical and electrical consultancy from Wallace Whittle, audio-visual and lighting installation by Hutchi, and principal designer oversight provided by ABT Safety.
The new spin studio has been designed to support a high-energy, immersive class experience, featuring advanced sound and lighting systems to enhance programmes such as Les Mills Sprint and RPM. Crucially, the facility enables Edinburgh Leisure to reinstate its full indoor cycling timetable for the first time since the pandemic, responding to strong member demand and increasing capacity for peak-time and evening classes.
Jo Cameron, Delivery Manager at Alliance Leisure, says: “The new spin studio at Craiglockhart is a great example of how targeted, efficient investment can rapidly deliver high-quality leisure infrastructure. Delivered through the UK Leisure Framework, the project benefited from a trusted team of Scottish delivery partners and a collaborative approach that ensured it was completed on time and on budget. It’s fantastic to see the positive impact that even a relatively small-scale project can have for a local community.”
Kirsty Stobie, Manager at Craiglockhart Leisure Centre, adds: “Since reopening post-COVID, cycle classes were temporarily held in the sports hall due to space and ventilation limitations in the previous studio. While this allowed classes to continue, the atmosphere wasn’t quite what customers deserved. Working in collaboration with Alliance Leisure, the former lower social area has been transformed into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art cycle studio that offers a truly immersive experience. It’s been a real team effort, and we’re excited to welcome members back to a full programme of cycle classes in a space that really does them justice.”
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Paul Cluett, managing director
James Foley, commercial director
Tom Fairey, development director
Paul Woodford, strategic engagement director
John Leaver, marketing & frameworks director
Julia Goddard, senior business development manager
Jonny Curley, senior business development manager
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– Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure
