Ullapool
Ullapool Area Including: Achiltibuie, Lochbroom and Strathkanaird
Telephone Code (+44) 1854 from outwith Britain
From within Britain 01854
Ullapool is the main Highland community linking the north west of Scotland (Sutherland and Caithness) to the west of Scotland (Wester Ross) while providing the ferry point to the Outer Hebrides - Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Ullapool is nestled on the shores of Lochbroom about 1 hour North of Loch Ness and Inverness airport. Calmac sail from Ullapool to Stornoway (Isle of Lewis). Lewis is the largest of the Western Isles with beautiful sandy beaches. It is the perfect base to discover Ross-shire, Cromarty, Sutherland, The Black Isle and Inverness (where the nearest Air, Rail and Bus Links are). The Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board boasts some of the highest rates of repeat business in the country. Ullapool is perfect as a holiday centre to explore the highlands of Scotland and you will also enjoy the Highland hospitality in the pubs and hotels in Ullapool.
Ullapool is a mecca for all things musical. The Loopallu festival takes place each September. The festival took place with acts ranging from Echo and The Bunnymen to King Creosote. Another annual festival is the Ullapool guitar festival which takes place in October. Ullapool's grid plan layout, designed and built in 1788 by Thomas Telford, makes it easy to navigate round the picturesque streets. The harbour is also the departure point for ferries to Lewis. Further North, boat trips can be taken from Ardmair to Isle Martin for nature walks and bird-watching.
Fishing enthusiasts are spoiled for choice with sea, river and loch fishing available. Sea fishing by boat is available at Ardmair, north of Ullapool. Permits for river fishing are available at Lochbroom hardware near the harbour. Find out about the history of Ullapool and the Lochbroom area at the award winning Ullapool Museum and Visitor centre.
Ullapool
Art Galleries/Artists
Art Works, 6 West Argyle Street Tel: 613047
Celtic Leather, 5 Argyle Street Tel: 612689
Boat Hire
Mackenzie Marine, Green Pastures, Garve Road Tel: 612008
Camping/Caravan
Ardmair Point Caravan Park and Boat Centre, Ardmair Point Tel: 612054
Broomfield Holiday Park, Shore Street, Ullapool Tel: 612664
Chemists
Boots The Chemist, 3 Shore Street tel: 612114
Ferry and Travel Services
Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd, Ferry Terminal Tel: 612358
Diving/Professional/Sports
Atlantic Diving Services, Cnoc Nam Fad Tel: 622261
Garages
K & S Pickard Motors, Mill St Ind Est Tel: 612344
Guest Houses
Brae Guest House, Shore St - email: dromnan@msn.com Tel: 612421
Dromnan Guest House, Garve Rd, Ullapool Tel: 612333
Eilean Donan Guest House, 14 Market St Tel: 612524
Ladysmith House, 24 Pultney St Tel: 612185
J MacRae, 3 Vyner Place, Tel: 612023
Oakworth Guest House, Oakworth Riverside Terrace Tel: 612290
The Sheiling, Garve Rd Tel: 612947
Westlea Guest House, 2-3 Market St Tel: 613041
Holiday Accom. Activities
Port Beag Chalets, Altandhu Tel: 622279
Assynt Guided Holidays, Birchbank Activity Holiday Lodge Tel: 666203
Leckmelm Holiday Cottages, Lochbroom Tel: 612471
Rhidorroch Holiday Cottages, Argyle St Tel: 612548
Restaurants/Cafes
Quay Plaice, West Shore St Tel: 612141
Tea Store, 27 Argyle Street Tel: 612995
Elphin Tearoom, Elphin tel: 666214
Youth Hostels
Ullapool Youth Hostel, Shore St Tel: 612254
Achinver Youth Hostel, Ullapool Tel: 622254
Achiltibuie
Boat Hire
K Walton, 19 Island View Tel: 622377
Diving/Professional/Sports
Atlantic Diving Services, Cnoc Nam Fad tel: 622261
Hol. Accom. Activities
Port Beag Chalets, Altandhu Tel: 622279
Youth Hostels
Achinver Youth Hostel, Ullapool Tel: 622254
Lochbroom
Guest Houses
Tigh na Mara Vegetarian Guest House, The Shore, Ardindrean, Tel: 655282
Strathkanaird
Hol. Accom. Activities
Assynt Guided Holidays, Birchbank Activity Holiday Lodge Tel: 666203
Restaurants/Cafes
Elphin Tearoom, Elphin Tel: 666214
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