Established in 1938, Edinburgh Sports Club (ESC) is a premier rackets club located in the heart of Edinburgh's West End, just a short walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Nestled on an island within the Water of Leith World Heritage site, ESC prides itself on being "The Home of Scottish Padel," having introduced Scotland's first padel court in 2014. The club has since been at the forefront of promoting padel in Scotland, hosting numerous tournaments and fostering a vibrant padel community.