That’s because our Victorian forefathers were obsessed with the health benefits brought about by the provision of public swimming pools.
And with the majority of pools still in operation to this day, it’s clear they were built to last.
We’ve trawled the photo archives so you can take a virtual dip into Edinburgh’s surviving Victorian swimming baths.
1. Portobello Swim Centre
Address: 57 The Promenade, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2BS Phone: 0131 458 2100 Year opened: 1898 Photo: PHIL WILKINSON
2. Dalry Swim Centre
Address: 25-29 Caledonian Cres, Edinburgh EH11 2AL Phone: 0131 458 2100 Year opened: 1897 Photo: Dan Phillips
3. Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Address: Junction Pl, Edinburgh EH6 5JA Phone: 0131 458 2100 Year opened: 1899 Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
4. Glenogle Swim Centre
Address: Glenogle Rd, Edinburgh EH3 5JB Phone: 0131 458 2100 Year opened: 1898 Photo: Cate Gillon Cate Gillon