Our Victorian ancestors, it seems, were obsessed with furnishing Scotland’s towns and cities with an abundance of beautiful facilities that were built to last.
Grab your cloth caps and full-length, cotton costumes, come with us, and take a virtual dive into the country’s ten oldest Victoria swimming pools that are still in operation.
5. Drumsheugh Baths Club, Edinburgh
Location: 5 Belford Road, Edinburgh Year opened: 1892 Photo: Contributed
6. St Bride's Primary School, Glasgow
Location: 83 Craigie Street, Glasgow Year opened: 1894 Photo: Contributed
7. Bay Street Baths, Port Glasgow
Location: Bay Street, Port Glasgow Year opened: 1894 Photo: Scottish Swimming
8. Lochee Baths, Dundee
Located: St Mary's Lane, Lochee, Dundee Year opened: 1895 Photo: User
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