Highland Swim School

19/05/2026

Some of the fun things I have been doing with the kids at Nairn Hydrotherapy Trust lessons.

Rockets, stars and meteor so far are the favourites 😊

27/02/2026

🌈 TRAINEE BABY & PRE-SCHOOL SWIMMING TEACHER🌈

We have an exciting opportunity to join our wonderful swim school as a Baby & Pre-School Swimming Teacher, teaching established weekend classes in our cosy hydrotherapy pool in Nairn.

Previous swimming teacher experience isn't necessary but we do look for a few basics when we are recruiting. We are looking for someone who

💦Can swim 25m and confidently surface dive to the bottom of the pool
💦 Friendly, reliable, and confident around children
💦 Passionate about working with early years children
💦 Ideally has a driving license and access to a car, or is local to Nairn
💦 Available on weekends
💦 Willing to commit to training over several months

We offer a great rate of pay and an opportunity to do something hugely rewarding.

While swim teaching and lifesaving qualifications are not essential, they would be a bonus! Don’t worry Baby Bubbles will support and guide you through the entire training process.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to Kayleigh at [email protected] We’d love to hear from you!

13/02/2026

What an amazing week with the adult lessons at Nairn hydrotherapy pool- so many amazing achievements! The most common phrase this week I have heard “I never thought I could ever do this”

The hardest part I am always told is actually booking the lesson and walking through the door.

Adult lessons are done at your pace, sometimes just putting one foot in the pool is an achievement. Everyone has a different goal and that’s what we work too!

If you had lessons from me before please comment below and give others the encouragement that they need just to get those lessons booked! 😊

30/10/2025

After 10 months out of the pool it was great to be back teaching today! First time teaching at Nairn hydrotherapy pool for me and what an amazing pool to teach in. Perfect for beginners, such a lovely warm pool!sSo nice to see some of my little ones again and meeting new faces. Ended tonight with adult lessons and it just made my night!

I have a few space still available anyone is looking for lessons.

To book contact Nairn hydrotherapy pool 😊

10/10/2025

😊

🏊‍♂️ ADULT SWIM LESSONS – IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN!🏊‍♂️

Join Coach Ashley for an 8 week Adult beginners swimming course starting Thursday 30th October at 6PM and Friday 31st October at 6:30PM

Max 2 adults
Cost £30 per lesson

Why join?
⭐️ Learn to swim and build water confidence
⭐️ Meet like-minded people

To book your spot, please email [email protected]

27/09/2025

After a wee break from lessons I am
Pleased to say I will be teaching here Thursdays and Fridays.
These lessons are from aged 4 up to 8-10 years old depending on ability. This is a great space for kids to learn in a warm environment. Lessons will be in groups up to 4 in a class.

If you are interested in booking please email the address below 😊

[email protected]

🏊‍♀️ News from Nairn Hydrotherapy Trust! 🏊‍♂️

We are now offering swimming lessons for children from ages 4 and up!

Whether your child is just starting out, looking to learn to swim, or struggling to progress in their current lessons, Nairn Hydrotherapy Trust is the perfect pool for them to shine. Our coaches will take great care of your child, whatever stage they’re at.

For some children, this might be their very first time in swimming lessons, so don’t worry if your child feels nervous or shy. Our lessons will focus on water safety, building confidence, having fun, and developing essential swim skills for life - like stroke technique, breathing, flotation, and more!

✨ We’re also offering Swim Lessons for Children with Additional Support Needs (ASN), with in-water support from a supervising adult (parent, carer, or guardian). We understand that not all children are ready to be in the water without their parent or guardian, and we recognize that emotional aquatic needs are just as important as physical readiness. Our approach ensures every child feels safe, supported, and confident in the water.

✨ Ready to join? ✨
✅ Small classes of 4 children
✅ One class per group with no pool sharing - focused learning environment
✅ A perfect mix of water safety, swimming skills, and fun!

💷 Cost: £15 per lesson + £30 annual membership fee per child

💙 All profits go back into the charity and its projects, helping us make a difference in our community.

Lessons will run during term-time in line with Highland Council School Holidays. The new term begins after the October holidays on:

🗓️ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 4-7pm
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday: 2-5pm

We can’t wait to introduce you to our new coaching team soon! 🤝

To register your interest, please email us at [email protected]

We look forward to helping your child swim confidently and safely! 💙💧

Nairn Loves Local

23/01/2025

Cancellation for today at Bannatynes 😊
1-1 For 30 minutes

*2.30pm

Message to book

08/12/2024

Slot available for tomorrow Monday 9th December 1-1 for 30 minutes

2.30pm at Bannatynes

02/12/2024

Meet the teacher…..

Hi I am Ashley 👋
The face behind Highland Swim School! With lots of new followers with lots of questions I thought I would introduce myself and give you a wee bit of info on me!

I have been teaching swimming for over 30 years, initially teaching club swimming in Dundee my teaching changed over the years to tailoring lessons to 1-1 sessions. My background and passion comes from competitive swimming from my younger years, representing at national level and competing not indoor but outdoor aswell. Our family was heavily involved in swimming with myself and my sister coaching and learning from our dad who coached teams to the Olympic island games and was well known in swimming.

I am a mum to Brooke who is 20 and Reece who is 14 and better half to Michael lol! I always feel that with all the certificates in the world you can have the experience as a mum has o my helped my teaching.

If you know me you know I like to chat (a lot!) and if you know me as a teacher you know how much I love the kids and adults I work with and have worked with over the years!

My goal as a teacher is for everyone to love the water as much as I do, to make you safe and learn in the most fun and comfortable way that works for you. Teaching has evolved and every lesson should evolve around you and how you learn. I don’t stand with a checklist, I don’t talk about what levels your at, the lessons are tailored to the people I teach and how they learn. We all learn differently and I believe we teach to your strengths and build confidence as we go.

Every lesson has a structure but the most important thing is to have fun and learn at the same time. I want everyone to leave with a buzz and that they want to come back and for the parents that they know their child is safe and comfortable with me.

My favourite challenges “I can’t do that” or “I’m too old to learn” - believe me when I say if these words come out I won’t give up!

As a last thing….i look nothing like the photo above while teaching….think more dragged through a bush backwards - that’s me🤣

Ashley ❤️

25/11/2024

No lessons from Monday 16th December to 3rd January 2025.