Our Story & Team
Welcome to Young Talent Swim School
Founded on a passion for aquatic excellence and safety, we provide high-quality swimming lessons and water activities across various pools in Central Scotland, with Kilgraston School in Bridge of Earn serving as our flagship home venue.
Our mission is simple: to nurture confident, capable, and safe swimmers through structured, engaging, and supportive coaching.
Our Story
Young Talent Swim School was established to deliver progressive, pupil-centred swimming tuition for learners of all ages and abilities. From small beginnings, our school has grown to deliver expert tuition across multiple partner venues in Edinburgh, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, and Perthshire.
At the heart of our operations is our flagship hub at Kilgraston. Featuring a modern 25m indoor heated pool and state-of-the-art facilities, Kilgraston allows us to offer an expanded range of services – from our core Learn to Swim lessons to recreational swimming, school holiday fast-track courses, private pool hire and different training courses.
Whether a child is taking their very first splash or an adult swimmer is refining their stroke technique, we believe every individual deserves a positive, rewarding experience in the water.
Why Choose Young Talent Swim School?
- The YTSS Learning Pathway: A structured, badge-based curriculum designed to build technique, endurance, and water safety step by step.
- Small Class Sizes: Low teacher-to-pupil ratios ensure every swimmer receives dedicated feedback and personal attention.
- Fully Qualified Instructors: Our teaching team holds recognised Swim England or Scottish Swimming qualifications, alongside up-to-date safeguarding and first aid certification.
- Premium Venues: High-specification pools offering warm water temperatures, clean facilities, and welcoming environments.
- Comprehensive Offerings: Beyond weekly group lessons, we provide 1-to-1 coaching, holiday intensive courses, lane swimming, and private venue hire.
Meet our team
Our team of enthusiastic and experienced swimming teachers is dedicated to bringing out the best in every swimmer. We create a friendly, encouraging atmosphere where pupils build confidence, overcome anxieties, and achieve their goals in the water.
Each member of the YTSS teaching team is:
- Fully qualified through national governing bodies (Scottish Swimming / STA / Swim England)
- Disclosure Scotland / PVG checked for child protection
- Committed to ongoing professional development in modern stroke mechanics and teaching methods
Select location:
Abigail
- Castlebrae Auchterarder, Dollar Academy
Alex
- Dollar Academy
Alyx
- Kilgraston
Annabelle
- Edinburgh Energize
Charlotte
- Edinburgh Marriott
David
- Bannockburn HS
Drew
- Edinburgh Energize
Eva
- Kilgraston
Grace
- Edinburgh Marriott
Hannah
- Edinburgh Energize
Heather
- Edinburgh Marriott
Holly A
- Edinburgh Energize, Edinburgh Marriott
Holly C
- Dollar Academy, Edinburgh Marriott
Innes
- Dollar Academy
Jamie D
- Kilgraston
Jamie R
- Swim School Owner
Jessica H
- Castlebrae Auchterarder
Jessica T
- Castlebrae Auchterarder, Stirling Garratts
Jori
- Stirling Garratts
Kathleen
- Bannockburn HS, Edinburgh Marriott, Kilgraston
Katie
- Castlebrae Auchterarder, Kilgraston
Lauren B-H
- Bannockburn HS, Castlebrae Auchterarder, Kilgraston
Lauren M
- Kilgraston
Leon
- Kilgraston
Logan
- Dollar Academy, Wyndham Duchally
Lorcan
- Kilgraston, Stirling Garratts
Maddie
- Bannockburn HS, Edinburgh Marriott, Stirling Garratts
Marcus
- Edinburgh Marriott, Wyndham Duchally
Niamh
- Edinburgh Energize
Pierce
- Bannockburn HS, Dollar Academy, Edinburgh Marriott, Kilgraston, Stirling Garratts
Rebecca
- Kilgraston
Robbie
- Kilgraston
Sam
- Castlebrae Auchterarder, Wyndham Duchally
Seamus
- Castlebrae Auchterarder, Dollar Academy, Kilgraston
Join Our Teaching Team
Are you a passionate, qualified swimming teacher looking to join a dynamic and growing swim school? We are always keen to hear from enthusiastic instructors to deliver high-quality lessons across our venues in Central Scotland.
Get in Touch
Have a question for our team or want to know more about our lessons? We would love to hear from you.