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!

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.

This is one of the best outdoor equipment shiop in Britain. It is not about prices, it's about the…read morequality of equipment sold here. Everything is competitively priced. For those who know the difference between Millet and Millets, this is the shop where you need to go when finally decided to stop wasting money on cheap gear and rubbish gear and get some real stuff. alex

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

Great Deals We…read moreactually didn't plan on shopping much in Inverness. But we walked by this shop and decided to have a look. They have a good range of outdoor clothing and footwear. And for really good prices. We went for some hiking boots (one pair 35£ another for 40£) and a light rain jacket for just another 40£. All items were currently on sale and of really good quality. Used them now for a while and we are really happy with them. Staff was really friendly, took time to explain the products and were not pushy about selling at all. Our dog was welcome as well :) A really good shop with unexpected low prices. Recommended!

Superb place. Friendly knowledgable staff. A camp crazy person's paradise. I love it!!! Can't wait…read moreto go back. Fantastic items that make soooo very intelligent sense! Better than Tiso's. That for me is saying something, as I camp, do horses, garden! Look forward to going again. Best thing for me was a way to self re-wax my a jacket! Outstanding.