Information about Black Isle Leisure Centre

Deans Rd
IV10 8TJ, Fortrose
+441381621252

Opening hours

  • Monday: 09:00–22:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00–22:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00–22:00
  • Thursday: 09:00–22:00
  • Friday: 09:00–22:00
  • Saturday: 09:00–13:00
  • Sunday: 09:00–13:00

Discover **Black Isle Leisure Centre** in Fortrose, your dedicated local hub for fitness, sport, and community engagement. Managed by High Life Highland, this versatile facility offers a welcoming environment designed to support the wellbeing of people of all ages and abilities. Whether you are looking to tone up, meet new friends, or engage in competitive sport, the centre provides a comprehensive range of facilities to suit every lifestyle.

At the heart of the centre is a **fully equipped gymnasium**, split into dedicated zones for cardiovascular equipment, free weights, and resistance machines, ensuring you can tailor your workout to your specific goals. For those who prefer group energy, explore a diverse timetable of **fitness classes** ranging from high-intensity interval training to low-impact sessions like Pilates. The centre also features a spacious **four-court sports hall**, perfect for badminton, basketball, volleyball, and community sports events, as well as a **multi-purpose community theatre and studio** available for hire for rehearsals, lectures, and local gatherings.

Health and inclusivity are central to the Black Isle mission. The centre offers specialized programs tailored to individuals with specific health conditions, including **Cardiac Rehab, Cancer Rehab, Parkinson's Exercise, and ESCAPE-pain management**. They also provide targeted support for **older adults**, with classes focused on falls prevention and maintaining independence. With **full accessibility features**, including level access to all public areas, accessible toilets, and wet room showers, the facility is designed to be welcoming for visitors with limited mobility.

Family-friendly services include **children’s activities, school holiday programs, and birthday party packages**, making it easy for parents to keep kids active. A **High Life Highland membership** unlocks the best value, granting access to all High Life Highland leisure centres across the Highlands, along with exclusive local benefits and employee wellbeing discounts. Located conveniently on Academy Street with ample **free parking**, the Black Isle Leisure Centre is more than just a gym—it’s a cornerstone of the Fortrose community, committed to making life better through active living.

Black Isle Leisure Centre: Reviews

4.7/5 (19 Reviews)

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Angus Houston Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff. Good little facility with all equipment complete and in good condition.

Peter Mcnicholas Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Actually at Library - same location. Good service as usual.

Brian Dickson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Excellent small gym (but well equipped with everything you would need) and separate aerobics room (fab views out to the sea as a bonus). Super friendly staff too!

Alan Moore Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Nice place with very helpful friendly staff.

Eleanor Kift Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great!!!

Bill Ashburner Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very good. Help of you need it, easy to get on the machines if you can go when not so busy.

ian docherty Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Not been but told it has good facilities

Paul Rollin Published on Google

Positive experience: History

Sylvia Willett Published on Google

Fantastic experience: A very popular meeting place. All the staff seem friendly and helpful. There is a car park though not very big. Short walk from there to Chanonry Point where you can see dolphins and seals.

Lesley Smith Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Lush showers and friendly staff

Nik Hourston-Taylor Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great place for its location. Small gym but has everything you need to stretch out those muscles or feel less like a slob. Staff are spot on, classes are wide and varied. No pool though. Open long and late all week. Shorter hours at the weekend.

RunawayWho Published on Google

Positive experience: Basic facilities, good staff

Jane Marshall Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Staff are so helpful, friendly and enthusiastic.. Holiday activities are fab and keep the kids occupied and active

Keir Ferguson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great wee gym, and good to see the facility getting new equipment. Staff are lovely and always on hand to help. Place is immaculate

Robert Innes Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Next to Fortrose Academy. Good parking outside front

David Swift Published on Google

Positive experience: H

Jillian Oag Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Many different activities for all ages.

Karen Cumming Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very helpful staff and fantastic classes

andrew chalton Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Clean changing area

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