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.Making a Splash this Summer<\/h1>\n

Last summer in our Out and About in Scotland<\/a> blog item we gave advice about wild swimming. You may like the idea of swimming outdoors but don\u2019t feel confident about trying wild swimming in a loch or the sea. Across the UK there are many outdoor swimming pools or lidos<\/a> which offer outdoor swimming in an enclosed environment and you may be able to visit one this summer.<\/p>\n

History of making a splash<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although public outdoor swimming pools such as Bristol lido<\/a> began to be built in the 19th<\/sup> century. The heyday was the 1930s. A rising public awareness of the potential benefits of physical activity and an outdoor lifestyle. The popularity of swimming encouraged many local councils of seaside resorts to invest heavily in new pools. By the 1930s it became as essential to have a lido for any seaside town that wanted to attract summer visitors. By the end of the 1930s lidos could be found all across the UK. Typically, they were in the Art Deco style. Many pools had changing rooms indoor or outdoor. Decks for sunbathing and separate caf\u00e9s were also provided. Most pools of the era had a cascade or fountain<\/a> which also served to aerate the water. Slides and diving broads featured.\u00a0Some pools hosted swimming competitions and aquatic entertainment shows.<\/p>\n

Saltdean and Jubilee<\/h2>\n

Two of the best-known UK lidos are Saltdean Lido<\/a> in Brighton and Jubilee Lido<\/a> in Penzance. Saltdean was designed by architect Richard William Herbert Jones and first opened its doors in 1938. Named by English Heritage as \u2018One of the Seven Wonders of The English Seaside\u2019 it is regarded by many critics as one of the best-surviving examples of lido design in the UK. Jubilee Lido by Captain F Latham, the Borough Engineer was opened with great celebration in May 1935, the year of King George V\u2019s Silver Jubilee. Both fell into disrepair but have been refurbished thanks to funding and are now open again in all their Art Deco glory.<\/p>\n

Decline<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There were few new lidos built after World War 2 – the lido had reached the height of its popularity in the 1930s, although they were still popular attractions right up until the 1970s. As the 20th<\/sup> century progressed tastes gradually changed with more holidaymakers heading abroad. Poor attendance made the pools uneconomic to run. Many fell into disrepair and decay and were finally demolished. It is sad to note that few pools remain today, but those that do are well worth a visit and preserving. The lido stands out as a symbol of the 1930s – unashamed modernity, fashionable chic, healthy activity and the cult of sun worship.<\/p>\n

Scottish survivors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Like the rest of the UK many of Scotland\u2019s outdoor pools have disappeared, such as Edinburgh\u2019s Portobello Bathing Pool<\/a> however, a few do remain.<\/p>\n

Gourock Outdoor Pool<\/a><\/p>\n

Opened in 1909 this pool uses salt water taken from the Firth of Clyde. The pool had a major refurbishment in 2010 and re-opened in 2011 and now incorporates a leisure centre and gym. The pool opens from May until the beginning of September and offers Starlight Swims late on Wednesday evenings.<\/p>\n

New Cumnock Pool<\/a><\/p>\n

It re-opened in 2017 after a full refurbishment and was officially opened by Prince Charles, now King Charles III.<\/p>\n

Stonehaven Lido<\/a><\/p>\n

Opened in 1934 this is currently the UK\u2019s most northerly lido. It is Olympic-sized and uses heated seawater.\u00a0 Offers moonlight swims, a cafe, and lane swimming during the Stonehaven Folk Festival there is an Aqua Ceilidh with \u201cDrip the Willow\u201d and the \u201cSplashing White Sergeant\u201d<\/p>\n

The Future of making a splash<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Now some exciting news! Just outside the town of Macduff in a secluded cove sits Tarlair Lido.<\/a> It\u2019s a beautiful setting looking out to sea with plenty of green space to have a picnic or sunbathe. The pool seems to be excessively big considering the surrounding population base. Opened in 1931 it is a triple pool lido with a paddling pool, boating pool and swimming pool. Replenished with seawater at high tide. Closed in 1995, the pool and buildings fell into disrepair. But as one of only a few surviving lidos in Scotland Tarlair received category A listed building status in 2007.<\/p>\n

In 2020 the Friends of Tarlair Community Group acquired the lease on the site and set about raising funds. Even appointing architects to refurbish the cafe pavilion. In 2024<\/a> the boating and toddler pool are scheduled to re-open. Pavilion cafe is due to open in late summer. Tarlair will then be able to steal the title of the UK\u2019s most northerly lido from Stonehaven.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You can use Library Search<\/a> to find books and articles on swimming, Art Deco design and architecture.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

By Vivienne Hamilton<\/p>\n

Photo by Martyna Bober Unsplash\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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