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The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Ratho, is built around the stunning natural rock face of a disused quarry with 3 large walls, over 250 routes and somewhere around 15000 holds in the arena. Add to that a purpose built bouldering room and a further three boulders in the arena and you've got plenty of climb options.

Also in the centre there's abseiling available and our aerial assault course, which will test balance, nerve and your head for heights as it's suspended 100 feet above the arena floor!

Even though the EICA is the world's largest indoor climbing arena, not everything we do is based here. From start-up courses to indoor movement skills and fitness coaching, indoor lead climbing, outdoor climber courses, sea stacks and Skye ridge courses, we've got it covered.

We've also got navigation skills for the hills, winter skills for the Scottish mountains, and winter climbing (snow, ice and mixed) courses. We've got a team of instructors who are passionate, highly motivated climbers and mountaineers with over 125 years of climbing experience between them.

What we do best:

Many people believe that the Scottish Mountains are at their most spectacular in winter when covered in snow and ice.  With a beautiful covering of the white stuff comes fresh challenges and a feeling of trepidation for many. Developing the skills that'll let you move confidently about the mountains in winter conditions will provide you new physical tests and memorable experiences. Our winter skills and winter climbing courses will teach you how to get the most out of your winter.

Available packages

The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho has an extensive list of packages available for climbing, navigation, scrambling and winter skills. For full details and to book visit the EICA website.

Other activities available

     

Useful info

Equipment provided?

Rock shoes, harnesses and helmets can all be hired. Bring your own ropes for top roping walls

What do I need to wear?

For indoor climbing wear clothes that give you the flexibility to move comfortably and as the arena can be cool during winter months layering up is advisable.

What do I need to bring?

Change of clothes, towels.

When can I do it?

For more information please visit the EICA website.

Is there a pub nearby?

There are various pubs nearby with Ratho Inn being the closest.