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.

5. Warrender Swim Centre
Address: 55 Thirlestane Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1AP Phone: 0131 458 2100 Year opened: 1887 Photo: Julie Howden

6. Drumsheugh Baths Club
Address: 5 Belford Rd, Edinburgh EH4 3BL (Members only) Phone: 0131 225 2200 Year opened: 1884 Photo: KATE CHANDLER
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