Edinburgh Leisure is opening the doors of its newest community hub at Currie Community High School today (8 September), a landmark facility that sets a new benchmark for sustainable design and inclusive access to leisure in Scotland.
The new £67 million campus, delivered through the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme, is the first Passivhaus-certified secondary school in Scotland to feature a swimming pool. The new school will support Edinburgh’s aim of net zero emissions by 2030.
Passivhaus is a rigorous energy standard which reduces the amount of energy needed for heating by up to 90%. Designed to reduce energy consumption by up to 70% compared to traditional buildings and minimise carbon emissions, the school and its leisure facilities will serve both students and the wider Currie community for generations to come with daytime learning activities to evening access to shared facilities.
Through Edinburgh Leisure’s management, the school’s leisure facilities provide high-quality fitness and recreational opportunities for the community.
Edinburgh Leisure’s Operations Director, Perrotine Orr said: “We’re thrilled to be managing the leisure facilities at Currie High School, which represent a bold step forward in sustainable community infrastructure.
“The local community will be able to access fitness classes, gym, swim and family fun sessions, out with school operating times. This Passivhaus-designed hub isn’t just about energy efficiency – it’s about creating welcoming, high-quality spaces where people of all ages can stay active, connect, and thrive.”
Facilities available to the public in community time include:
- A four-lane Passivhaus swimming pool
- Four-court sports hall
- Gym hall and fitness suite
- Dance studio
- 3G pitch
- Access to fitness classes, family swim sessions, and recreational activities
The building’s Passivhaus design features airtight construction, triple glazing, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, and sustainable materials such as cross-laminated timber in the pool block. These innovations support Edinburgh’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
Currie Community High School also includes a wellness centre and wellbeing hub, STEM and expressive arts zones, and integrated support spaces – ensuring the campus meets the educational, emotional, and recreational needs of its students and community.
The school opened to pupils earlier this term, following a multi-year design and construction process led by Kier North & Scotland. The project also delivered over £1.8 million in social value through apprenticeships, SME contracts, and educational outreach.
There will be a No Joining Free from 8th-30th September.
To find out more about memberships and opening times, visit:
www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/currie-community-high-school/
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