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Opening of Gourock Outdoor Pool 2024<br/><br/><br/>Gourock Outdoor Pool is a salt water public lido in Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the oldest heated swimming pool in Scotland.<br/><br/>The pool is heated and uses salt water taken from the Firth of Clyde. The water is filtered, cleaned and maintained at a minimum temperature of 29 °C (84 °F). Facilities include a gym and a children's pool. The lido opens from May to the first week in September.<br/><br/>The pool is managed by Inverclyde Leisure.<br/><br/>The lido was opened in 1909,[3] and the water heating system was installed in 1969.<br/><br/>It was closed at the end of the 2010 summer season for a major improvement project, which was completed before the end of 2011. The existing changing accommodation was replaced with a more modern leisure centre, incorporating an enlarged gymnasium and lift access from the street level down to the new changing accommodation and the upgraded pool.<br/><br/>A 2004 photograph of the pool by Martin Parr was used as the album cover for The Ballad of Darren (2023) by rock band Blur.<br/><br/>Enjoy open air swimming in our heated saltwater pool whilst taking in the spectacular views of the Clyde Estuary.<br/>Refurbished with modern and contemporary changing facilities, a pool terrace with truly stunning vistas, and improved disabled access with street level parking, Gourock Pool offers a first class leisure experience.<br/><br/><br/>