Padel Edinburgh: What Are The Top 4 Padel Spots?

Like the rest of the UK, Padel Edinburgh is growing all over the Scottish City. Its massive gowth in popularity has meant new courts and facilities have popped up all over the UK. If you are in Edinburgh and heard about or already play Padel and want to know what the best places to play are, this blog will go over Novor’s top 5 recommended padel Edinburgh spots!

Game4Padel Edinburgh

Game4Padel currently has 20 venues over 4 countries and totalling 46 courts. Their three new locations in Edinburgh host some amazing facilities each on opposites side of the city.

• The first location is Barnton Park padel which has one outdoor court and located 10 minutes from the city centre. It was the first of the 3 locations in Edinburgh opened by Game4Padel and its doors opened back in September 2019.
• The next of the three Game4Padel locations in Edinburgh is Thistle Padel. Thistle Padel presents a great choice for padel players as it is conveniently located in the Centre of Edinburgh. With two covered courts equipped with floodlights, players can enjoy the game any time of day regardless of what the weather conditions are. They offer a flexible pay as you go option, as well as affordable monthly memberships at just £5, Thistle Padel has offers to both casual and regular players. With qualified and enthusiastic coaches on hand to offer guidance and tips, players of all levels can enhance their skills and join in on the excitement around this rapidly growing sport.
• Like Thistle Padel, Game4Padel’s third location at Edinburgh Park also hosts 2 covered courts which was launched in October 2022 making it their newest and best courts available!

We highly recommend these facilities to all padel enthusiasts. Game4Padel have more courts being built in the pipeline in Edinburgh and all around the UK.

Padel Edinburgh Sports Club

Edinburgh Sports Club stands out as an exceptional destination for padel enthusiasts in and around the city. Alongside offering a variety of other sports such as racquetball, squash, and tennis, this venue can offer hours of entertainment. Edinburgh Sports Club was the first location in Scotland to add Padel courts to their facilities with their first one going up in 2014 which has dubbed it as ‘The Home of Scottish Padel’ amongst locals. They host three top-quality courts, all weather-covered for year-round play.

Beyond casual play, Edinburgh Sports Club hosts social mix-ins every Wednesday and Friday mornings, catering to players of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. These gatherings provide a wonderful opportunity for padel players to connect and share their love for the sport. For those looking for a challenge, Edinburgh Sports Club organises tournaments throughout the year, welcoming participants regardless of membership status.

Whilst Padel Edinburgh only has a handful of facilities compared to the southern cities such as London and Bristol, the rise of padel means that the growth within Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland will quickly follow. New courts are being built all the time so keep your eye out for padel courts near you. Novor will be keep you up to date on the latest facilities around the UK and you can see the courts in your city by visiting our Play Padel page.

Geoff Fourie

Managing Director