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 Folding bikes and a hire service |
Lochrin Place 11 Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QX United Kingdom +44 131 228 6633 http://www.biketrax.co.uk |
These people are specialists in alternative bicycles like folding models, tandems and trailers. If you need a lightweight foldable bike, you should come and see their extensive range which includes the leading brands in this field: Brompton, Brilliant Bikes, Bike Friday, Birdy Bike and the collapsible Moulton. It is possible to test-drive, so come and have a go before buying. They also carry Scott and Ridgeback, as well as accessories and a limited in-store selection of clothing. Women cyclists should ask about their mail order/internet offshoot clothing company, Bicycle Belle. If you need to hire, they run a reputable service which has a stock of suspension mountain bikes, hybrids, luggage and child trailers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reliable outdoor chain |
13/14 Elm Row Edinburgh EH7 4AA United Kingdom |
This reliable outdoor specialist chain is an excellent place to pick up a pile of kit for skiing, hiking or camping. They may have recently merged with Millets, but Blacks still continues to provide good quality technical brands like Lowe Alpine, Berghaus, Karrimor, North Face and Merrell as well as good value own brand fleece and waterproofs. There is a good range of footwear, including approach shoes, three-season boots and travel sandals. During the ski season, the shop displays lots of clothing and accessories for the slopes. If you are going travelling or walking, check out their range of stoves, tents, Lifesystems essentials, thermals, rucksacks, sleeping bags, hats and gloves. For more hardcore technical items, like rigid boots and climbing equipment, head for Graham Tiso's. They have another store at 24 Frederick Street EH2. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality wintersports apparel and equipment |
123 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 3DT United Kingdom +44 131 225 8369 |
Situated inside Tiso outdoor specialists is Blues, the quality snow sports specialists. They will give you expert advice on getting kitted out for skiing, snowboarding and skating. Leading brands available include Salomon, Degree Seven, Nordica and Head. The new stock appears in September, although it is worth checking out during the summer months, when there are often bargains aplenty. If you are after hardware, bindings and boots, the staff here are professional and reliable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Racquet specialists |
103-107 Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh EH10 4EQ United Kingdom |
This is Edinburgh's racquet specialist centre, stocking tennis, squash and badminton racquets, and even lacrosse sticks. They will happily advise you on choosing the best racquet for your game and physique, not to mention wallet, and provide an after-care service. If you are kitting yourself out for an upcoming tournament, they have a great range of appropriate footwear and apparel. They re-string all major makes and operate a mail order service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Football crazy |
55 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SU United Kingdom +44 131 668 2532 http://www.colincampbellsports... |
Whether it's for a kickabout or a Sunday league encounter, Colin Campbells' has the footy gear to suit all fixtures. They carry leading boot brands like Valsport and Nike, alongside classic and revered models — Puma Kings and Adidas World Cup cost less than £65. There is a superb selection of balls from the top of the range Tango to the green fluffy indoor types. Well-known kit names like Hummel and Pro-star are always in stock and they take orders for adult teams and schools. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Custom-made rods |
60a Inverleith Row Stockbridge Edinburgh EH3 5PX United Kingdom +44 131 551 1224 |
Suitably located near the Water of Leith, this shop is ready to fulfil all game angler's needs in the fishing department. Specializing in fly-tying materials and custom-built rods, they serve the public as well as traders. This is the place to come if you need special flies tied or have a dodgy rod needing a service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 18-hole course with club restaurant |
Golf Course Road Livingston Edinburgh EH54 8AB United Kingdom +44 1506 44 6699 |
Located just outside of Edinburgh on the M8 at Junction 3, heading towards Glasgow, this golf course and clubhouse also offers 10-pin bowling and fine dining in beautiful surroundings. If you've forgotten an essential piece of kit or fancy trying on a pair of tartan plus-fours, take a look around their well-stocked shop. A "members with guests" club is also open to the public and serves a decent range of food and drinks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A comprehensive range of cycle services |
8 Alvanley Terrace Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh EH9 1DU United Kingdom |
This is Edinburgh's best known cycle outlet and workshop - it has expanded in its list of services and range of stock in recent years. There is a genuinely jovial feel about the shop, with business frequently taking over the pavement outside. All repairs are guaranteed and services start at £35, rising to £85 for a deluxe overhaul. If you fancy exploring the zen involved in keeping your wheels in shape, there are classes in maintenance and repairs available. Check out the superb range of mountain bikes on view, including leading makes like Cannondale, Marin, Rocky Mountain and Specialized. You can kit yourself out with some of the most up-to-date accessories and clothing. A mail order catalog is available every season. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New bikes and servicing for easy riders |
91 Slateford Road Edinburgh EH11 1QR United Kingdom |
Open seven days a week and with several other outlets in the central belt of Scotland, this shop offers all of the conveniences of a chain store. There are some well-known names in bicycles here such as Trek, Giant, Concept and Emmelle. As well as a good choice of mountain bikes, they have some reasonably priced cycles for children. Repairs and servicing are also available from the workshop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Graham Tiso |
123 Rose Street City of Edinburgh EH2 4LS United Kingdom +44 131 225 9486 tiso.com |
This large shop in the center of town has everything for the outdoors type and those who wish to resemble a munro bagger. Their extensive stock includes cross terrain trainers, technical boots, climbing kit, quality tents, sleeping bags, Gore-Tex shells, mid-layer fleeces, base layer thermals and warm gear for your extremities. If you are heading for the hills make sure you fill your new rucksack with Kendal mint cake along with a first aid kit, compass and map. The helpful staff will guide you in your quest for the most suitable kit for your fishing trip or expedition. Also on site is their winter sports offshoot Blues The Ski Shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Repairs, services and spanking new wheels |
276 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5DX United Kingdom +44 131 467 7775 |
Situated in the lower rent area of Leith, this place can afford to give you great deals on their services. As well as stocking a range of mountain bikes, racers and hybrids, they also do repairs, Shimano servicing and cycle hire. A regular service of your brakes and gears will set you back only £15. They also carry a large stock of accessories and carry new bikes by Claud Butler, Concept and Dawes. With 20 years of experience behind them and ACT (Association of Cycle Traders) membership, this is a place you can trust. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Winter services for skiers and boarders |
50 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4DX United Kingdom |
This business specializes in skiing and snowboarding equipment as well as clothing. If you are going out on the piste for the first time and don't fancy spending too much, give them a ring and ask about their hire service. They also sell quality gear for serious skiers and have an extensive stock of new and second-hand goods. They also service and repair skis and boards. This shop is attuned to the European ski season and as such is only open during the winter months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Long-established Raleigh dealer |
26 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ United Kingdom +44 131 229 8473 http://www.macdonaldcycles.co.uk |
Conveniently located in the city center (just off Lothian Road), this bicycle shop specializes in Raleigh, Bianchi, Giant and is Scotland's largest dealer in this famous brand. With well over 100 bikes in stock, they offer great service gleaned from over 60 years of experience, and carry a large selection of other bikes and accessories, including clothing and cycling shoes. They can also customize bicycles and their components including wheels, tires and rims. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Perfect parkas |
12 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2HB United Kingdom +44 131 220 1551 |
If you're hiking on a budget or you need some cheap crampons, Millets will sort you out. This high street chain store stocks decent quality outdoor equipment at prices that will suit most pockets. This shop is great for basic, well-designed items, including a well-respected range of outdoor clothing, tents and accessories. They are also good for casual items like flannel shirts, rugged footwear and waterproofs. If you need a funky little fleece beanie hat for the cold weather or a skiing trip, then this is the shop for you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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So stoked man... |
22 Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh EH10 4HN United Kingdom http://www.momentum-surf.co.uk/ |
If you fancy braving the harsh climate of Lewis, Thurso and Pease Bay for some world-class, competition standard surfing, then head down here to kit yourself out with a chunky wetsuit. If it is the hip clothing and accessories you're drawn to, this store has all the gear, including brands such as Quiksilver, Reef, O'Neil, Kangaroo Poo, Billabong and Headworx. There are lots of watches and shades by Rip Curl, Rusty and Arnette along with a selection of books and videos dedicated to dudedom. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Bustling Shopping District |
Princes Street Edinburgh United Kingdom |
Princes Street has its fair share of quality shops, from the elegance of Jenners, the most traditional of department stores (which has big designer names, good quality restaurants and a fantastic food hall) - to the ubiquitous high street names of Boots, Gap, Debenhams and the House of Fraser. Just south of Princes Street are the Princes Street Gardens with Calton Hill to the east and The National Gallery of Scotland and The Royal Scottish Academy to the west. The famed Hogmanay celebrations are centered in Princes Street Gardens and Princes Street itself. Truly a center for shopping and culture, Princes Street is must see. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Rent A Bike |
Blackfriars Street City of Edinburgh EH1 1NB United Kingdom +44 131 556 5560 http://www.cyclescotland.co.uk/ |
Rent A Bike is based right in the center of the Old Town - it allows you to explore and escape, whilst keeping you very fit in the process, as Edinburgh has its fair share of hilly streets. There are quality mountain, city and hybrid bikes to hire - you can take them for a half day, full day or a weekly rental. Pick up accessories such as panniers and racks to help you get away into the hills. There are a number of organized trips available including: West Coast Wilderness and Island, Sacred Sites and Secret Places, and Royal Deeside Castles and Whisky Trail. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Running requisites |
66 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AY United Kingdom +44 131 313 5300 |
Whether you are a road runner, track sprinter or enjoy leaping over rocks and heather on the fells, this shop has all the gear to kit you out. The expert staff will examine your feet to see which way they roll and then measure them, so as to find the correct shoe for you. As well as "pure" running footwear brands like Saucony and Brooks, there are plenty of cheaper soles by Asics, Adidas, Nike, New Balance and Puma. Slip into a pair of classic Ronhills or one of the other tracksuits available here. There is also a good range of shirts, shorts, socks and other accessories including hydration systems, ionic supplements, superfeet and blister kits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shimano Service Centre |
1 Cadzow Place, Abbeyhill Edinburgh EH7 5SN United Kingdom +44 131 652 1760 |
This shop has quite a selection of goods and services. They carry mountain, racing and touring bicycles, as well as smaller framed bikes for women and wheels for kids. Come on down and take a look at such names as Peugeot, Giant, Muddyfox and Dawes. They have a variety of bicycle accessories and also offer the Shimano Service Centre, wheel building, general repairs and services. A basic service costs £30. With 30 years of experience, the advice they offer is bound to be sound. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For fly fishers and weaving snowboarders |
14/15 Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh EH10 4HN United Kingdom +44 131 229 2402 http://www.snowlines.co.uk/ |
This shop features an apt combination of sports gear for the Scots outdoor enthusiast, it is crammed full of the latest hardware and apparel for fishing, skiing and snowboarding. For the more leisurely waterside pursuit, they have fishing lines galore as well as flies, weights, tackle, baskets, wellies and waders. Check out their decent range of technical/outdoor clothing and footwear, including brands like Asolo, Merrell and Gelert. For the piste, they stock a good range of skis, boards and accessories alongside leading clothing labels like Scott, Animal and Tonini. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New and used equipment for the piste |
2 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TD United Kingdom +44 131 662 4487 |
This small outlet deals in a range of new and used ski and snowboard clothing and equipment. It is closed for much of the year and re-opens in mid October - just in time for the new European ski season. Whether you are a first timer or an experienced carver, the staff here will help you find the most suitable kit for the slopes. As well as suits, jackets and salopettes, there is a good range of hardware and accessories available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Extensive range of sports and outdoor gear |
Coburg Street (off Ferry Road) Edinburgh EH6 6HB United Kingdom +44 131 553 6003 http://www.sportswarehouse.co.uk |
This is a large outfitters for sports and outdoor activities. If you're after new pairs of walking boots and tennis trainers, they have a decent range of specialized footwear at reasonable prices. Take a look around and check out their large stock of clothing and equipment to prepare you for hillwalking, climbing, abseiling, camping, canoing, backpacking, sailing and orienteering. They also provide team wear and school kit, as well as providing promotional and corporate apparel. There is a free mail order catalog and easy parking nearby. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Leading sports fashion and equipment |
53 Elm Row Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 4AH United Kingdom +44 131 556 3463 |
This purveyor of sports equipment and clothing was established in 1929 and remains one of the best in town. The staff are well informed and the prices are very good. Kit yourself out in the latest sporting fashions and improve your physique with some of their quality gym gear. They also specialize in sporting team kits, schoolwear and corporate leisure wear. They have other branches in Dalkeith, Corstorphine, Musselburgh, Peebles and Gorgie. Review © 2007, Wcities |
