Making Waves - Swimming Pools of Scotland

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Discover the origins of the public baths, frolic in the heyday of the local pool or consider how pools are used differently today. You can also look at the long lost outdoor swimming pools & glamorous lidos which once dotted the Scottish coastline, brrr. Find out how swimwear has evolved over the decades too, from its conservative Victorian origins to contemporary costumes.  

In Scotland there were many fine examples of indoor Victorian baths and outdoor Art Deco pavilions, some remain as pools today, yet many have been demolished and a final few have even been reinvented.  People once flocked to the swimming pools of Scotland, they were the social heart of the summer holidays or often the centre of sporting achievement. In fact, if you have swimming pool memorabilia or particular poolside recollections, we would like you to share - go on take the plunge!

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