The Peak Leisure Centre, Stirling, Scotland / Alliance Leisure

The redevelopment of The Peak leisure centre in Stirling, Scotland, is now complete, sporting a significantly expanded gym and two brand-new fitness studios.

The £2.45 million investment, delivered on behalf of Stirling Council, marks the successful transformation of one of Scotland’s leading community leisure facilities. The project, led by Alliance Leisure, has created modern, accessible and inspiring spaces designed to meet growing demand and support the health and wellbeing of communities across Stirlingshire.

First opened in 2009, The Peak, which is managed by Active Stirling has long been a cornerstone of sport, physical activity and community life in the region. Originally designed to support around 3,500 members, prior to the redevelopment the centre served more than 8,000, with demand for gym and group fitness provision continuing to rise. This latest redevelopment ensures the facility can continue to deliver in line with community needs while supporting long-term sustainability.

The project has optimised the existing building footprint by repurposing three low occupancy courts within the sports hall to create a substantially enlarged first-floor gym and two purpose-built ground floor studios via a new mezzanine structure. This intelligent use of space has enabled the introduction of modern fitness equipment and flexible studio environments, significantly enhancing the overall customer experience without the need for new build expansion.

Alongside doubling the size of the gym, the new studios allow for a broader, inclusive and more diverse programme of group exercise classes, increasing capacity and creating more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to be active. 

A specialist delivery team brought the project to life, including Thomas Johnstone Ltd as main contractor, with support from CD Architects, Axiom Project Services, Struer, Wallace Whittle, ABT Safety and Hutchi.  The project has been delivered via the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL).

Matt Bunnell, CEO, Active Stirling, says: “This project demonstrates the value of targeted investment in community infrastructure. Working with Alliance Leisure, we have delivered a high-quality, future-ready facility that responds directly to the needs of our residents. The enhancements at The PEAK will support healthier lifestyles, strengthen community connections and ensure the centre continues to play a vital role across Stirlingshire for years to come. Crucially, the development will enable the thriving of Active Stirling’s treasured barrier breaking, inclusive programmes and opportunities delivered throughout the community on a daily basis which confer significant inequality reducing outcomes”

Jonny Curley, regional director, Alliance Leisure, adds: “The successful completion of The PEAK redevelopment is the result of strong collaboration between all project partners. From initial concept through to delivery, the focus has been on maximising the existing asset to create a modern, flexible and future-proof facility. It’s been a pleasure to work alongside Stirling Council and Active Stirling to bring this vision to life and deliver a space that will have a lasting positive impact on the community.”

Operated by Active Stirling on behalf of Stirling Council, The Peak will now offer an enhanced mix of facilities, supporting increased participation in sport and physical activity while contributing to wider health and wellbeing outcomes.

The redevelopment forms part of a shared commitment to invest in high-quality leisure provision and aligns with Stirling’s emerging strategy for sport, physical activity and health, helping to create more opportunities for people to lead active, healthy lives.