23/06/2026
New lead lines on the main wall.
Get on the tufas in these temps and you'll feel like you're on a Greek island.
This page is run by the route setters of Edinburgh International Climbing Arena.
Hey guys!This is a site made up by the route setters of Ratho climbing arena to give us a chance to get some feedback from the climbers and also for us to post some updates about new routes set, up coming comps and any other info regarding walls, the arena and climbing chat.
23/06/2026
New lead lines on the main wall.
Get on the tufas in these temps and you'll feel like you're on a Greek island.
18/06/2026
17/06/2026
Summer is here!
If you are interested in taking the step to try outdoor climbing on real rock, whether it's your first time or you would like to learn to lead then we have plenty of courses on offer.
You can book these on our website:
https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/coaching-activities/climbing/
15/06/2026
The autobelay's are all back in the arena!
04/06/2026
Every year, we rely on over 150 volunteer judges and around 50 volunteer belayers, from our grassroots competitions to the Scottish National Championships 🏆🏴
Without your help, we couldn't support our young (and less young) climbers getting on the wall, doing what they love and developing as athletes - so thank you!
Competition Coordinators (CCOs) are especially key members of our team, who lend us their years of expertise and experience to coordinate smooth running of the day. One volunteer said:
"The Scottish competition climbing scene is like one big family. Volunteering for ClimbScotland events is a rewarding way to contribute to the community and help nurture the upcoming generation of young people getting into this wonderful sport."
If it sounds like something you'd like to get involved in we are in need of volunteer judges and belayers for the upcoming SYCC on Saturday 13 June at EICA:Ratho!
Full training available, free tea & coffee all day... Please complete this form to register your interest :) https://tinyurl.com/4jz293rm
We will be hosting the Scottish youth climbing championships next weekend, here's how it will affect the arena.
- New comp wall closed from Monday to Saturday.
- Old comp wall closed from Tuesday to Saturday.
- Speed wall closed from Wednesday to Saturday.
- Bouldering room closed from 3pm on Saturday.
Setting will take place from Tues to Fri (no competitors allowed in from Tues) and the event will run all day Saturday.
All walls will be open again on Sunday with some closures the following week for filling in.
More info about the comp here:
https://www.climbscotland.net/competitions/sycc/
26/05/2026
New boulders in the room set by Cam this week, what a treat!
25/05/2026
Sweaty cave reset.
21/05/2026
Cave reset next week (lines 11 to 17).
Expect some closures during the day from Monday to Wednesday, including the justice!
| Monday | 10am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 10pm |
| Friday | 10am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 6pm |