Pensioners will now have to pay to use Glasgow Club swimming pools as a result of a new pricing structure.

As of May 28, it will cost £3 for all adults to use the facilities.

The new prices stem from with the intention to create a more sustainable service across Glasgow Life pools, and to encourage greater numbers of Glaswegians to get active.

Research undertaken by Glasgow Sport found the majority of people who benefit from free access to swimming pools currently, would have been happy to pay for the service had there been a fee.

In spite of the change, it is felt the city will still be one of the least expensive areas to swim in, throughout the country.

A spokeswoman for Glasgow Sport said: "We've reviewed our range of memberships and activity prices to ensure a variety of benefits for our customers.

"This includes a fairer and simpler pricing structure; encouraging people to be more active, more often by introducing excellent value for money; and targeting discounted prices at those who need reduced pricing options.

"An unintended consequence of a blanket approach to free activities (such as swimming) intended to make facilities accessible to the most vulnerable in society, is that it also benefits the most affluent and least in need of financial assistance.

"As we have seen over the years in Glasgow, often the most affluent take up the offer at a greater rate than the least affluent and this widens inequality.

"Our research into free swimming tells us that most who take up the free offer would have been happy to pay something, and would still have attended even if there was a fee.

"Continuing to offer free swimming but taking a more targeted approach allows us to provide a better offer for those who actually need our help most particularly families who through our targeted offer can all swim together at no charge.

"In addition to a targeted free swim programme, from 28 May, a swim costs just £3 for adults and £1 for juniors and anyone who qualifies under the new concession criteria.

"These changes mean Glasgow will be among the least expensive places to swim in Scotland as £1 for children is well below the Scottish average of £2.48 and £3 for adults is below the Scottish average of £4.07.

"Swimming will also be more affordable for a family on low income as all now pay £1 where parents previously had to pay £2.30 each, even if the child went free.

"Asking those who can afford to pay a fair price of just £3 ensures we have a sustainable business model and can continue to offer services in the future as well as extending support for those who need it most."

As Glasgow Live recently reported, children aged 0-18 will now be charged £1 to use the swimming facilities.

Previously, kids were allowed to swim at Glasgow Life swimming pools with a Young Scot Card or Kidz Card.