Rowing in Edinburgh
By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026
Rowing Clubs & Programs
St Andrew Boat Club
One of the oldest rowing clubs in Scotland, based on the Union Canal at Meggetland. Offers competitive, recreational, and learn-to-row programmes for adults.
Edinburgh University Boat Club
A thriving university club that competes at BUCS, Scottish Championships, and Henley. Welcomes students of all abilities and runs a novice intake each autumn.
George Heriot's Rowing Club
A school-based club with a strong junior and masters section that trains on the Union Canal and competes across Scotland.
Gyms with Concept2 Ergs
- +PureGym Edinburgh City Centre -- multiple Edinburgh locations with Concept2 RowErgs available on the gym floor.
- +CrossFit Edinburgh in Leith -- a well-equipped affiliate with Concept2 rowers, SkiErgs, and regular erg-focused workouts.
HYROX & Functional Fitness
Edinburgh has hosted HYROX events at the Royal Highland Centre, and the city's CrossFit and functional fitness gyms actively run HYROX prep programmes. CrossFit Edinburgh, F45 studios, and various independent gyms incorporate the 1,000m row station into their training plans, making Edinburgh a strong base for HYROX preparation.
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