
Ullapool, from the north
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Ullapool epitomises what every coastal Scottish village should look
like. From the whiteness of its shore frontage to the breathtaking
landscape that surrounds it, this is a place to go if you want unspoiled
and remote village charm." BBC.co.uk |
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Ullapool
is a beautiful fishing village on the north-west coast of Wester
Ross in the Highlands of Scotland.
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It
is renowned as the entertainment, artistic and cutural centre
for the north-west Highlands. There is an active Theatre, Art
Galleries, a Museum and many atmospheric pubs, where live music
is frequently performed. There are several (award-winning) restaurants
and take-aways, a wide variety of shops, a Leisure Centre with
Swimming Pool, Banks, Bookshops, Post Office, Library (with internet
access) and a Golf Course (the Ullapool
Tourism Association site has all the details). The Ullapool
pages on Undiscovered
Scotland are also informative. Not to be missed are the weekly
performances by the award-winning Ullapool Junior Pipe Band (Thursday
evenings during the summer).
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Ullapool
is surrounded by mountains, and is a perfect base for hill-walkers
and ramblers. An Teallach, the Beinn Dearg range, the Inverpollaidh
mountains, and many more, are all nearby.
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The
main ferry to the Isle of Lewis leaves Ullapool Pier up to three
times per day, and it is possible during the summer to make a
day trip to Stornoway.
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Ullapool,
from the south-east
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Waterfront
Cottage, Points of Braes, Ullapool, Ross-shire IV26 2TB, Scotland
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