This particular Nevisport has a bit of a secret side to it that has saved me on many a dreary…read moreSunday in Fort William over the years when nothing else seems to be open, and that is the wee cafe on the top floor. It's now got to the stage where I nearly always just go straight here when I'm passing through town as it's a nice stop-off point that's easy to get to without having to trawl the dreary main street looking for somewhere open. Their coffee isn't bad, and the food - although basic - is well presented and served. I usually end up with a soup and toastie deal with a coffee, and it's pretty reasonably priced too. Next to the cafe is a small gift shop selling maps, cards and Scottish souvenirs that are just a shade above the usual tourist tat; and of course there is always the main Nevisport shop downstairs if you are in need of some outdoor gear. Always worth a browse, even if I tend to find most of that branded outdoor wear somewhat outside of my budget range. On this particular visit, I was able to bag a couple of bargains from their clearance rail, so I was well pleased.

Nevisport is located virtually in the center of Fort William and is a busy place both for tourists…read moreand locals. The main attraction is the upstairs cafe which serves all the usual food and drinks. There is a also a 'tourist' shop on the top floor selling maps and trinkets which are often fairly useless. Downstairs is another matter as it is a very good outdoors shop selling serious equipment. The big brands such as North Face and Scarpa are all here and the prices reflect this, but you could do a lot worse as the staff are very knowledgeable and are mostly enthusiasts themselves. They sell boots, coats, sunglasses, winter equipment in season and always have a varied selection of high quality climbing gear.

In Fort William you are fairly spoilt for outdoor shops, being located as it is at the base of Ben…read moreNevis. But Cotswold is one of my favourites, and having a few hours to spare before commencing the epic 3 peaks challenge, it was a good opportunity to have a browse and pick up a few last minute necessities. There is often a sale on, and I managed to pick up a new Mountain Equipment fleece at half price. I love a bargain, and I'm sure the new fleece helped with the challenge - especially at the top of a very cold and snowy Ben Nevis! The staff here were also friendly and helpful and were happy to chat about our up-cpming challenge and have a bit of a banter with us.

Best shop in Scotland! This place has a little of everything and a whole lot of heart!…read moreLocal handmade jewelry, keepsakes, and clothing!!

Inside Out saved us when my friend found out that her new hiking boots, bought in the US for a…read moremulti-day trip in Skye, didn't fit as well as hoped. They had a good selection of footwear and outdoor clothing, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

Lots of useful supplies and gear, as well as friendly knowledgeable employees that helped make our…read moretrip on Skye a success. i would have bought a bunch of things had i not had to carry them.

Good deals on hiking / walking shoes…read more Had a quick lunch break in Abefeldy and walked around town a bit. Passed this store which looked interesting since we were looking for some nice walking / hiking shoes for my wife and me. Staff was really friendly, showed us the different kinds of gear. Found two pair of really good quality hiking shoes for just 40£ each. Used them now back home a bunch of times and we are really happy with the quality. Recommended!

A brand new cafe in Aviemore. Active Outdoor follows the same idea as the Mountain Care up the…read moreroad; an outdoor shop on the bottom and a cafe on the top. The cafe is 5 minutes outside the town with means its currently quite quiet. It's clean and confortable with a mix of tables and sofas They do good coffee and a mix of cakes and light meals (soup and sandwitches etc). Free papers and friendly staff and free Wi-Fi make this a nice place to stop. Definately a good change from the busier places cloaser to the center of town