Approximately 60 miles or one hours drive north of Inverness, the fishing village of Ullapool is ideally placed for you to explore the Highlands and many Islands of the west coast of Scotland.

Ullapool itself was built by the British Fisheries Society in 1788, the main part of the village around the sea loch and harbour having been designed by Thomas Telford.

Benwell House is in the original part of the village, now a conservation area.

Whilst retaining the charm of its original design and purpose, Ullapool now offers a range of facilities for visitors and locals. We have modern shopping outlets along with a vast range of craft and local shops.

We also have a considerable number of bars and restaurants, many of which serve great food made from award winning local produce.

The village is nestled on a sheltered natural harbour in Loch Broom. The location has had settlements dating back thousands of years - the view across the loch is to Dun Lagaidh, a Pictish fort - and the name Ullapool is derived from the Norse ‘Ulla-Bolstadr’ meaning ‘Ulla's steading’, evidence of the Viking influence.

Music and Art
Ullapool  hosts a local music festival in the  village campsite which attracts music fans from far and wide. It is a great weekend and is gaining international fame for fun and talent.  Also very popular and much more mellow is the Ullapool Guitar Festival which takes place throughout the village pubs and halls.
Many of the local bars have live music performing during the evenings throughout the year.

There is also an arts centre in the village along with a good number of craft shops offering quality local handmade products.

Useful Links

Summer Queen Cruises
Seascape
Calmac Ferries

Seaforth Bar & Restaurant
The Argyll

Loopallu Festival
Ullapool Guitar Festival

Ullapool.com
Ullapool.co.uk
Undiscovered Scotland

Ullapool Leisure Centre
Ullapool has a leisure centre with a gym and heated pool and a range of activities available for children and adults alike.

Also a museum, art gallery, theatre, library  and fabulous bookshops

Ullapool Museum
Award Winning Ullapool Museum & Visitor  Centre.  Housed within a restored Thomas Telford Parliamentary  Church, originally  built in 1829, the Museum tells the story of  Lochbroom - the land and its  people, through a blend of traditional and  multimedia displays.

Ullapool Golf Course
A nine-hole course on the banks of Loch Broom. Take in views of the loch and Summer Isles whilst enjoying a round of golf.

Exploring the Islands
The ferry to the Outer Hebrides leaves the harbour daily. This can be taken for trips and excursions to the islands of Lewis and Harris better known as the Outer Hebrides.

There are also two local boats running short trips  from Ullapool to the Summer Islands - see The Summer Queen and Seascape sites for further information.

Highland Stoneware Pottery
Internationally famous stoneware pottery with an outlet in the village where you can see designs being made.

Walks and exploring
The coastline is surrounded by some stunning beaches beaches and walks. Within a few miles drive there are also attractions such as Corrieshalloch Gorge (the highest waterfall in Scotland), Leckmelm Gardens, Lael Forest and Ardmair Bay.

Take a day trip to Lochinver  and have an elegant lunch in its Michelin starred hotel and restaurant The Albanach  or try an award winning homemade pie  and a glass of beer at the Conservatory, taking in the picturesque  Ardvreck Castle ruins on your way.

For some local walks in a pdf file click here.