Edinburgh’s home of CrossFit,
HYROX and Gym.

“I’ve been a member of Skirmish for 7 years and wouldn’t ever consider any other gym!! It’s more than an incredible CrossFit box, with supremely knowledgeable coaches and top-notch equipment. It’s a community of friends and a warm and wonderful environment where everybody matters, regardless of skill level, age or anything else. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough!”

Susanna Guerner

“I'd been a member of Energy Gym (attached to Skirmish) for over 12 years (working with different personal trainers), but finally decided to give CrossFit a try 18 months ago. Coach Sasha taught me the basics in 1:1 sessions before I joined the classes, and I was instantly addicted. I saw results within weeks and have achieved more in the last 18 months than I have the 10 years prior. The style of coaching and the incredibly friendly and supportive other members means I WANT to go and I WANT to work hard - the results are just a bonus. Big shout out to the 7:30am crew - the best group by far. 😜”

Darren Taft

“I joined CrossFit because I was bored of training at the gym on my own, and wanted a new challenge, and a place where I could meet people with the same interests as myself. However, 2.5 years onwards, CrossFit Skirmish has exceeded my expectations. Every WOD is a challenge - if you know you know! CrossFit is a place where you can push yourself to be better, one workout at a time. There are so many skills to work on, from toes to bar, to pull ups, to handstand walks. You can always try to be faster at the cardio exercises, and you can always work towards lifting heavier. Needless to say, you will not be bored as a CrossFit athlete! And of course, the community at Skirmish is second to none. Our box was the place I could go to when the stress of a masters degree was getting too much, or when I had other personal issues going on. The coaches, the other people training, the box, are always there when you need them! Every time I have gone in for a workout, I have left feeling happier, stronger, and more confident to take on the world!”

Claire S - August 2025

“It may be cliched but with the turn of the New Year I knew I had to make some big lifestyle changes. I had been feeling awful and really unfit. My capacity for work and activity was way below where I needed it to be. So I made a decision to join CrossFit Skirmish and commit initially to 3 months of classes. I’m now 7 months in and finding challenging myself so rewarding. The membership plan gave me the options of either CrossFit or Hyrox classes, with access to the gym too. I enjoy the flexibility of the class timings, and have surprised myself by regularly doing the early class. I felt immediately reassured on joining that I’d made the right decision. The coaches were friendly, knowledgeable and gave fantastic guidance during class. The other athletes were really welcoming and create such a supportive community within the gym. And I started seeing results quickly. My health has improved immeasurably over the last 6 months. I’m fitter, stronger, able to move better, and feel less exhausted overall. CrossFit Skirmish has become part of my weekly routine. The only downside is that I didn’t join sooner.”

Matt D, August 2025

“I’ve tried the ‘Couch to 5k’ app three times but never got near the 5k mark. After less than 3 months doing Hyrox at CrossFit Skirmish I did my first 5k Parkrun around Arthur’s Seat last week, and got in the top 1/3 of runners! 🏃”