Swimming lessons and classes in Edinburgh
Teach your little one a skill for life with our inspiring and supportive baby, toddler and preschool swimming lessons, and Aquanatal Yoga classes in Edinburgh.
From the first dip of their toe, Turtle Tots is a magical journey between parent and child, developing water confidence, safety, and swimming skills through our unique and multi award-winning, child-led swimming programme.
Turtle Tots Edinburgh is run by Karina Reinhardt. Along with her team of world-class swimming teachers, they offer swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, 3 and 4 year olds, as well as Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes, from their lovely warm pool facilities across Edinburgh and Midlothian.
For Babies, Toddlers, 3 and 4 year olds, our supportive and child-led swimming lessons offer a wonderful bonding experience, packed with songs and games to ensure that you and your little one enjoy your time in the pool together and develop a life-long love of the water. Our programme is taught by our fully qualified and highly skilled teachers who are trained to the highest possible standards. They have an in-depth understanding of early years communication and are attuned to your child’s needs to ensure that every skill is taught at a pace that is right for them.
Still awaiting little one’s arrival? Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes are a fantastic way for pregnant mums to prepare their body and mind for birth and beyond. Relax, unwind, connect with your inner self, and meet other mums-to-be with our weekly classes.
Check out our pool timetables below to find and book the right class for you online. Or, if you cannot find what you are looking for GET IN TOUCH using the form or contact details below and we’ll find the right swimming lesson or Aquanatal class for you.
Our Pools
Meet the Edinburgh Team
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Karina
Mum of 3, swimmer, loves travelling, sunshine & snow, marshmallows and new challenges. Passionate about seeing families enjoy the water together and children learning to LOVE swimming. STA Baby and Pre-school Tutor.
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Julie
Mum to 3 gorgeous boys and in any spare time I have I love good food, keeping fit and books! Every time I jump in the pool I just love it – the kids’ smiles are the best part!
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Nikki
Mum of 2. Loves coffee, dark chocolate and peanut butter ice cream. Passionate about swimming and running. Most enjoys mountains, beaches, exploring new places and spending time in the great outdoors!
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Laura
Mum of two, from Finland. Loves crisp autumn days and spring sunshine, but most of all Christmas. Favourite place for a swim is the Finnish lakes! Best thing about being a swimming teacher is seeing the children having fun and growing in confidence.
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Lou
Mum of 2, I love swimming, hiking and trips to the theatre. Swimming classes are the highlight of our week and I am so excited to be teaching Turtle Tots classes.
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Jo
Mum of one, enjoys outdoor adventures, trips to the beach, playing in snow and being entertained at the theatre. Loves being part of the team and helping to deliver the amazing Turtle Tots experience to little ones and their families.
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Lauren
Mum to one fabulous Turtle Tots swimmer. Lauren started off as one of our parents and loved it so much she decided to retrain as a baby and pre-school teacher! She teaches on Sundays at Beeslack, and loves seeing how much her swimmers can progress and have fun.
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Chris C
Dad of two, Chris absolutely loved bringing his daughter to Turtle Tots, and jumped at the chance to join the team when the opportunity arose. Previously Chris has worked as a Postman, and also has experience as an actor.
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Katrina W
Katrina is a mum of two and also a previous Turtle Tots mum, so understands the joy in teaching your little one to swim. She brings a wealth of experience in working with children to her classes and teaches at Damhead and Juvenate.
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Chris S
Dad of two Chris, has loved bringing his two boys swimming with Turtle Tots, and as a really experienced childcare-worker it was the natural step for him to join the team. He is also a keen photographer, and has published a children’s book too!
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Lesley
Mum of 2, Lesley loves swimming, baking and travelling. She’s always had a fascination for sharks since she was little and has swam with them several times, including in a cage with Great White Sharks in South Africa! She is excited to teach our babies and toddlers this amazing life skill and have lots of fun at the same time!
Reviews
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Perfect swimming lessons for early age.
Kook 
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Can not recommend highly enough. Both my kids started as newborns and completed at school age. They were both able to dive, swim 20m independently and knew several strokes by the start of school which put them far above their peers. This has really helped build their confidence and independence in water at an early age. Have had many teachers throughout the years and all have been lovely and good with kids. Also they only use warm pools which is particularly important for babies.
Rosemary -
Great classes. Small classes and great teachers. Very friendly and great with all the babies in class. Very supportive towards parents too.
Emma -
Both of my children have absolutely loved turtle tots lessons the teachers are warm and friendly especially important since both mine started at just weeks old.
I would highly recommend to anyone looking for lessons they are fun and move at your child’s paceElaine -
Great classes, we did a 4-week summer course. Each lesson was well structured and just the right length (30 mins) and I enjoyed seeing my niece’s confidence in water grow. Now we just need to encourage her to confine herself to swimming in the pool, not drinking from it!
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Both my children have learnt to swim with Turtle Tots and we have found the experience excellent. Teachers are patient and lessons are good fun. A lovely way for both parents and children to make friends and build confidence in the water
Daisy -
Amazing class my daughter loved it Lou was so good with the kids would 100% recommend
Louise -
Staff are well trained, patient and kind. They quickly know all the children by name and create a fun environment for the children and parents to learn. It’s always a favourite time of the week with our toddler!
Harriet -
Lovely team and very high quality lessons. This is our favourite activity each week and we would very much recommend Turtle Tots!
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There appears to be a great structure to the classes to allow the progression through the stages. Our daughter’s confidence in water has grown so much.
Thank you to The Turtle Tots Team!Yvonne -
We have been attending swimming lessons with Turtle Tots since August and have loved it. My son is 2 years old and has made great progress in the pool as a result of his lessons. Our instructor Julie is kind and supportive. She reassures all of us in the class and gives great advice.
Rosie -
Turtletots have been great! Love the lessons, and the communication is exceptional. My son was scared of swimming at the begin , after many terms and lessons he’s come on in leaps and bounds! Would recommend Turtletots to my friends.
Sarah