Edinburgh planning: Tennis and padel centre proposed for Fort Kinnaird
Public consultation events announced
A major new indoor tennis and padel centre is being proposed at Fort Kinnard.
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been lodged for the development and two public consultation events have been announced.
Developer Artemis Sports Ltd said the proposed centre - close to, but not part of the shopping centre - aimed to create a year-round hub for community sport, family activity, and accessible physical wellbeing for residents across Midlothian and Edinburgh, while providing a pathway for talent development.
The company said, if approved, the new facility would include: indoor tennis courts suitable for coaching, community programmes, recreational play and performance pathways and indoor padel courts, supporting one of the UK’s fastest growing sports.
And it said the centre would offer affordable access, including community pricing and school partnerships to remove barriers to participation; programmes designed for all ages and abilities; and a welcoming environment for the community to enjoy.
A spokesperson for the project said: “Fort Kinnaird is already a destination for families and community life. This proposed new centre aims to make tennis and padel accessible to everyone - regardless of age, background, or ability - and would provide a much-needed indoor space for active wellbeing all year round.”
The first public consultation event will be held on Wednesday April 22, 4–7.30pm, at Danderhall Community Hub, 59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall, EH22 1QL.
And the second will be on Thursday May 21, 4–7.30pm in the Conference Room and Piano Bar, Queen Margaret University, Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU.