Despite being huge, GO Outdoors has rarely delivered exactly what I was looking for, and the…read moresavings aren't great enough to justify the compromise. For those unfamiliar, the store runs a 'discount card' scheme under which, for £25 a year, you get a reduced rate on everything. In my view, this is just a transparent marketing ploy - the unreduced prices are extortionate, while the 'discount' rates are merely reasonable. The staff, when I've asked for help, haven't seemed particularly interested or well informed. I'm aware this makes me sound like a snob, but this is the kind of place you'd go to buy a festival tent that you'll use once and throw away. Imagine a giant Millets, but with less atmosphere. Tiso down the road may have a smaller stock and be a bit more expensive, but more often than not I'll leave with the thing I went in for.

Generally disappointed by the cycling section - there wasn't much to choose from and I was confused…read moreabout price (I thought this place is a discount store?!). If you're into your bikes then I would give this place a bit of a body swerve and opt for one of the local independents - you'll get a way better standard of service and probably better selection of whatever it is you're looking for. Saying that, I suspect this place caters well for walkers as there was a lot more on offer for outdoorsy types. Tents, trews, shoes, socks, tops and hats galore. Also lots of camping gear and stuff of that ilk. I think I'd be happy to come back here for general outdoor stuff (think Tiso) but any bike bits will likely be a disappointment.

I came in here a little bit bright eyed looking for a present for my dad. He was going skiing the…read morenext day and it was his birthday....what's a gal to do?! So I asked a few really friendly sales people and was directed up some stairs to find myself in snow sports heaven. I must have looked as confused as I was, because within a few minutes I was getting help from one of the sales advisors,she was lovely! We managed to pick out things that my Dad would use and he loved them If I ever go skiing I'm definitely coming here, they are so lovely!

The first thing you'll notice about the items in here are their excellent value for money. At the…read moremoment it is sale time, but nevertheless you can get a decent fleece for £5 and let's be honest you're not going to beat that price very easily. Heading further into the shop you'll discover that it is a very credible camping goods supplier and this good value does not infer poor quality with many of the well known brands on offer here. Generally if you want a camping items you'll be likely to find it here and thanks to the helpful staff, finding anything shouldn't be much of a problem.

I was desperate to find some good walking shoes whilst traveling in Scotland and walking around…read moreEdinburgh for several days. I was so pleased to find Mountain Warehouse and get some good comfortable hiking boots for the rest of my trip. I left unsupportive boots behind in the hotel room and my feet were saved! I felt they were a great value and everything was well organized in the store.

Lots of great deals. Sales staff was very patient and helpful. I ended up buying waterproof…read moreboots. For 1/2 off! Parking is a challenge, but we found a spot a few blocks away.

Last month, the Princes Street branch of Mountain Warehouse was my shop of the month. After…read morereceiving excellent customer service and picking up an excellent picnic set bargain I've been singing it's praises ever since. I was intrigued as to how the branch in the St. James Centre measured up and so I popped in for a browse. To my delight, they still had the excellent sale on where many items have as much as 70% off! That is my kind of sale! Although much smaller than it's Princes Street counterpart it still has a varied selection of stock and everything is very well organised. It was a bit cramped though, especially as there was a woman in shopping with the biggest pram I've ever seen for the tiniest baby. They had an excellent range of camping stools with polka dots on them and I was very tempted to buy a few as they were the exact match for my picnic set. After realising that I'd have to carry them about Edinburgh all day I decided against it and instead went for a camping torch in the shape of a bumble bee. Excellent. The queue was quite large but instead of getting flustered, the staff were very friendly and I heard them giving pretty much every customer advice on how to get the best out of their purchase and how to keep it in it's optimum condition for longer.

I had a blast buying quality ski jackets and boots for our family's winter activities this year!…read moreAside from the already discounted tags, a further discount was added at the counter. They have all kinds of winter gear, camping gear and other sports gear. The staff helping us was very polite and provided advise as to what works and not and as I bought all these bulky jackets, he made sure that I was comfy in carrying all of them. Can't wait to try them on and see the rest of my family's reaction when I got them the bargains! Looking forward to the winter!

Customer service is pretty lacking in this country. I blame the government. But the service here is…read moreexemplary. I needed some new running shoes and the fella here had a look at the way I walked and ran and told me what sort of running shoes I should be using. I was worried I might have to run up and down the street, as someone mentioned in a previous review, and therefore look like an idiot but they now have a short running track (a proper one you can use spikes on) inside the shop so I only had to look like an idiot for a smaller audience. If you want running shoes and you want them to fit right. Go here.

As a Personal Trainer who does a lot of running with clients, I think it's important to go to a…read morerunning shop where the staff actually run. They know what they're talking about, and have a great range of trainers. They also ensure that you get the best fit... Definitely recommended if you're into running, or even just getting started...

A properly uninspiring outlet with a wide variety of sports wear and accessories. The problem I…read morehave with stores of this type is that nothing is done particularly well because there's so much emphasis on having everything. I had a look at the cycling and running sections. Ladies' cycling wear was beyond rubbish; half an aisle with poor sizing and about six different items. All pink or variations after the fact. The price of some of the clobber was good, but the cheaper the tag the poorer the gear. Saying that, I did buy a cheap pair of shorts for £9, so will see how they go. Bikes looked poor. You know when you look at a folding bike for £150 that packs up to the size of a small room you're not going to get much for your money. I think the bikes on offer probably fare okay for an occasional ride, but they didn't look great for anyone looking to do regular riding. Running gear fared slightly better with a whole aisle dedicated to shoes and clothing for women. There were more colours and different types of clothing on offer, so not quite as bad as the cycling section. I bagged a pair of running tights for £10. So all in all, some cheap bits and pieces on offer, but they are not quality items and probably won't stand up to much. But hey, you pay peanuts, you get monkeys (or words to that effect!). Customer service typical of a barn of this type; I overheard a staff member say "sorry mate, this is not my department", when someone asked a simple question. Sigh! I really do think that dedicated shops that specialise in one sport or interest are vastly superior to this kind of place; running shops with runners and cycling shops with cyclists and outdoor shops with outdoor lovers provide a much better experience and have a wealth of knowledge in comparison to places like this. I suppose this has its place as the first port of call for someone maybe picking up a sport or outdoor activity for the first time... Or maybe for someone to try and grab a bargain? But I'm not sure I'll be making an effort to go back.

This was a destination for my English friend who sought swimsuits in a particular cut she'd…read morepreviously only found in France. I was in need of a couple basics, so I joined her. It's in a strip mall and has a big box store feel. Very large place, clearly a chain store. It has large departments based upon the sport or activity. Lots of camping gear. The staff aren't specialists but they get the job done. I was pleasantly surprised to find decent rock climbing shoes for £30, which is still about half the best prices I could find in the States. Sold! A comment on the transaction: they were the only shop we visited in the UK that didn't require a signature for a large credit card purchase (my friend had a much larger purchase). The checkout guy didn't understand what we were asking for.

Great Service. My feet were killing me and I desperately need new walking shoes. A young woman…read morefrom New Zealand was working in the footwear department and used 3D laser scanner to find the perfect walking shoes. I was visiting from the U.S., and the shoes I chose to bring with me did not offer much support. She determined that I have incredibly high arches, and one foot was a bit larger than the other. I was a mess. She found the perfect shoes and it's now three months later and I'm back in the U.S. putting many new pain free miles on the new walking shoes. Thank you. Wish I remembered your name so I could give your credit.

Came here to buy luggage/duffel bag on our trip to Edinburgh in '22 to be able to bring back…read moresouvenirs back to the US. The price was reasonable and the employees were very helpful. The bag works great and we still use it.

Boardwise is a spot on, cool ass store of surf, skate and snow wear, hidden away slightly on…read moreLochrin Place, but easy to find once you know where it is, obviously. A brilliant shopping gem to have some knowledge of if you're very good at any of the sports mentioned, or just very cool, either of the two options will do. The shop is laid out over some fairly extensive premises, and filled with sporting goodies of an advanced level, and as usual when I'm in a shop surrounded by clothing that's a million times cooler than I am, I just stand looking in awe of all the sexy plus gnarly ski jackets, which are impossibly out of my price range anyway. Although if you do come along here when the sales are on, you can absolutely grab something bargainous. You'll find tons of brands here, including Analog, Animal, Billabong, Special Blend and Addict Clothing, in menswear, ladies wear and children's sizes.

Considering it's the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh doesn't have many ski/snowboard / extreme sport…read moreshops. But Alas! There's always Boardwise! I used to come in here practically every week with my brothers, as they were really into snowboarding and roller-blading (remember that phase?!) . The other week I came in here just for a look, and I was shocked at what they had! Sure, whenever I used to come in I would sit in the corner and sulk that I wasn't getting to go to my shops so never really noticed their ladies selection. Talk about school-boy error! They have a great range of bikini's, summer dresses, flip-flops, hoodies, bags and sunglasses! Yeah it's a bit summer-orientated, but summer is on its way afterall. They have a good selection of guy's stuff too - infact, there is more for men than women, but plenty of both. I came out of Boardwise with an amazing red Quicksilver summer dress and a really bright bikini, all for under £30. It's definitely the sort of place I'll go back to, to begin my summer!