About Us

The Scottish Academy of Swimming stands as one of Scotland’s most distinguished private swim schools, delivering exceptional, progressive, and safety‑driven swimming education across Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Aberdeenshire. Since our establishment in 2021, we have been committed to setting new benchmarks in aquatic learning, with an unwavering focus on quality, safety, and excellence. Today, more than 1,500 swimmers trust us each week to support their development in the water - an achievement that reflects our reputation for precision, care, and professionalism.


We offer a refined and clearly structured suite of programmes for:

  • Pre-School ages 3 and 4
  • School aged 5 and above
  • Children with Additional Support Needs (ASN)
  • Rookie Lifeguard
  • Adults


This comprehensive range ensures that every swimmer can learn, advance, and excel within an environment designed for premium development and long‑term success.


The Scottish Academy of Swimming believes that capability in the water grows through expert guidance, consistency, and confidence. Whether a swimmer is taking their first steps into the pool or refining advanced strokes, we provide a pathway that enables measurable technical excellence and meaningful personal achievement. Many of our swimmers share stories of transformation - from uncertainty in the water to strong, confident, and capable swimming.

Our Commitment to Excellence

  • High‑Calibre Instruction

Every lesson at the Scottish Academy of Swimming is delivered by experienced, professionally qualified, and PVG‑checked instructors, many of whom teach from within the water to provide direct technical support. This hands‑on approach ensures clarity, confidence, and measurable progression for every swimmer.

  • Safety, Accreditation, and Standards

Our academy is proud to hold STAmark accreditation, demonstrating our dedication to industry‑leading safety standards, best‑practice teaching methods, and structured development pathways. This accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence at every stage of the learning journey.

  • A Bespoke, Customer‑Centred Experience

We believe truly exceptional instruction is built on understanding each swimmer as an individual. Our small class sizes and tailored teaching methods ensure that every learner - receives personalised attention aligned to their goals, abilities, and confidence levels. The high standard of service delivered by our instructors is frequently recognised by our customers, who value our attentive, professional, and supportive approach.