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!!

Many other Outdoor stores locally, use them. Pushy staff and then poor service when I tried to…read morereturn an item in pristine condition. Manager only offered a credit note, which when I looked at it a few hours and 200 miles later had restrictions written on it. £350 spent there, but won't ever visit this store or any of their others again. AVOID. | Report this

From the owner: Ellis Brigham is a retailer of mountain sports equipment for skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering,…read morehiking, climbing and trail running.

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