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Sports facilities in Shetland

Wherever you go in Shetland you’re never far from fitness and fun thanks to the Shetland Recreational Trust.

There’s nothing quite like the Shetland Recreational Trust anywhere else. Since 1985 the trust has built up an impressive network of 8 leisure facilities within easy reach of the vast majority of Shetland’s 22,000 population - and the thousands of visitors who are astonished at the quality and quantity of recreation facilities at the northern tip of Britain.

The idea behind the Shetland Recreational Trust was to use some of Shetland’s oil revenue to provide ‘facilities for whole communities to meet, socialise and play. They will be a major attraction for local residents and will be important facilities in the attraction of tourists’.

Shetlanders and visitors alike have responded by flocking to the facilities. Usage levels are much higher than anyone expected - almost 750,000 visits were recorded for the period 2004/2005 – proving just how exceptional our facilities are.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our facilities, seven days a week.

Clickimin Leisure Complex

Built in three phases at a cost of £16 million, the light and airy buildings on the shores of the Clickimin Loch house a magnificent 25-metre pool with flumes, river ride, giant bubble pool, toddlers’ pool and outdoor lagoon! You can also relax in the comfort of our health suite that contains a sauna, steam room, spa pool, C.V. equipment and toning chairs. The dry facility hosts a variety of popular sports and leisure activities, with the main 6-court sports hall, a bowls hall, multi-use studio, and state-of-the-art squash courts and Apex fitness centre. After a hard workout you can relax with friends in the bar and café. Outside the complex have fine sports pitches and a newly refurbished athletics arena. In addition we have a modern, well equipped Caravan and Camp Site that accommodates 30 tent pitches and 20 caravan stances with electrical hook-up. An additional bonus is that you will only be charged at our concession rates while staying on the site.

We guarantee unbeatable fun, value and choice when visiting one of Britain’s most modern and well-equipped sports facilities.

Facilities:

6-Court Main Hall, Multi-Use Studio, Fitness Suite, Squash Courts, Indoor Bowls Rink, Climbing Wall, Meeting Rooms, Cafeteria, Bar, Caravan & Camp Site, Athletics Track. 6-Lane 25m Swimming Pool and Leisure Waters including Rapid River, Giant Bubble Pool, Outdoor Lagoon, Toddlers Pool and Flumes. Health Suite including Steam Room, Sauna, Spa Pool, Hydrotherapy Pool, Toning Chairs, and Hydrojet Bed.

• Open: Daily 07:00 – 23:00
• Contact: Clickimin Leisure Complex, Lochside, Lerwick
• Tel: (01595) 74 10 00

North Mainland Leisure Centre

Facilities:

3-Court Main Hall, Fitness Suite, Squash Court, 3-Lane 16m Swimming Pool including Steam Room, Outdoor All-weather Pitch and Community Room

• Open: Daily
• Contact: North Mainland Leisure Centre, Brae
• Tel: (01806) 52 23 21

Scalloway Pool

Facilities:

4-Court Main Hall, 4-Lane 16.7m Swimming Pool, Toddlers Pool, Bubble Pool, Health Suite including Steam Room and Solarium

• Open: Daily
• Contact: Scalloway Pool, Scalloway
• Tel: (01595) 88 07 45

South Mainland Pool

Facilities:

4-Court Main Hall, 4-Lane 16.7m Swimming Pool, Toddlers Pool, Bubble Pool, Health Suite including Steam Room and Solarium

• Open: Daily
• Contact: South Mainland Pool, Sandwick
• Tel: (01950) 43 15 11

Whalsay Leisure Centre

Facilities:

3-Court Main Hall, Fitness Suite, Squash Court, 3-Lane 15m Swimming Pool, Community Room, Outdoor All-weather Pitch

• Open: Daily
• Contact: Whalsay Leisure Centre, Symbister, Whalsay
• Tel: (01806) 56 66 78

Yell Leisure Centre

Facilities:

3-Court Main Hall, Fitness Suite, Squash Court, 3-Lane 12.5m Swimming Pool with Lagoon Area, Solarium, Full-size Snooker and Pool Table, Community Room, Outdoor Pitch

• Open: Daily
• Contact: Yell Leisure Centre, MidYell, Yell
• Tel: (01957) 70 22 22

Unst Leisure Centre

Facilities:

3-Court Main Hall, Fitness Suite, Squash Court, 3-Lane 12.5m Swimming Pool with Lagoon Area, Community Room, Outdoor Pitches and Multi Court.

• Open: Daily
• Contact: Unst Leisure Centre, Baltasound, Unst
• Tel: (01957) 71 15 77

West Mainland Leisure Centre

Facilities:

3-Court Main Hall, Fitness Suite, Squash Court, 3-Lane 16.6m Swimming Pool, Toddlers Pool, Bubble Pool, Health Suite including Steam Room and Sauna and Community Room.

• Open: Daily
• Contact: West Mainland Leisure Centre, Aith, Bixter
• Tel: (01595) 810 444

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