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.
1. Arlington Baths Club, Glasgow
Location: 61 Arlington Street, Glasgow Year opened: 1871 Photo: Wikimedia Commons
2. Western Baths Club, Glasgow
Location: 12 Cranworth Street, Glasgow Year opened: 1882 Photo: PA
3. North Woodside Baths, Glasgow
Location: 10 Braid Square, Glasgow Year opened: 1882 Photo: Glasgow Heritage
4. Warrender Baths, Edinburgh
Location: 55 Thirlestane Road, Edinburgh Year opened: 1887 Photo: Julie Howden
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