Nevisport, Fort William
“THIS QUIRKY SHOP IS A REAL TREASURE TROVE OF UNUSUAL, BEAUTIFUL OR INTERESTING ITEMS FOR ALL THE FAMILY”
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biggest outdoor brands, such as The North Face, Rab, Montane, Scarpa and Salomon. Ellis Brigham is another big name in the outdoor industry, and there’s a large store within the town, stocking a host of outdoor clothing and equipment from leading brands. Again, this specialist store is staffed by specialists who can share their expertise on the products and the local terrain. There are a range of other big outdoor names on the high street, including Trespass, Cotswold Outdoor and Mountain Warehouse, all stocking a wide range of clothing, equipment and accessories. So no matter what type of outdoor gear you’re after, Fort William is the place to go. Lochaber is popular among both mountain bikers and road cyclists, and there are several bike shops around to buy, rent or get your bike fixed. Try Off Beat Bikes, which you can also find on Fort William high street, to get advice from those who know and love their cycling. Choose from a wide range of rentals, including for adults, children, mountain bikes, road bikes, tourers, e bikes and tag-a-longs. The shop is extensively stocked with cycling, swimming and running equipment and accessories. Just outside town in Inverlochy you’ll find Nevis Cycles, for rental, sales and repairs. Nevis Cycles
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aims to be the kind of shop the owners and staff would love to use themselves, and they stock a range of bikes and accessories that they’d be happy to use or wear. They also operate their Witch’s Trails Hire Shop from the Nevis Range gondola station over the summer months. ARTS, CRAFTS, GIFTS, FOOD AND MORE Everyone who approaches Fort William from the south on the A82 will come across Crafts and Things just past Glencoe village – and it’s well worth dropping in for a browse. This quirky shop is a real treasure trove of unusual, beautiful or interesting items for all the family, with a range of quality crafts, books, toys and much more lining the shelves. They also stock a large selection of indoor and outdoor clothing and accessories for both men and women. And once you’re done shopping, you can pop through to the coffee shop for a spot of lunch or a reviving drink. Heading to the most westerly point in mainland Britain and a keen crafter? Pop into Loch Sunart Yarns and Buttons in Ardnamurchan to browse their beautiful range of hand-spun cashmere, alpaca, camel down, rare breed sheep wool and silk blends, as well as natural shell and horn buttons. They offer
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