Making the most of Ullapool Scotland
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
The tender dock is within walking distance of town, and its journey is only some 200 metres from the pier.
Ullapool Harbour's tender landing is conveniently placed a very short walk from downtown. Reaching the heart of Ullapool from the harbour typically takes only a few minutes on foot.
Ullapool is packed with craft and souvenir shops, guest houses and hotels. During summer it bustles all day as people leave the Stornoway ferry from Lewis or await the next one. The current population is about 1300.
Ullapool Museum, inside the old church on West Argyle Street, received the 1996 Scottish Museum of the Year award. Restored in 1995, the church now contains an audio-visual presentation on local people and places, with commentary in several languages. Touch-screens and audio-phones stand around the museum, while video lets anyone unable to climb stairs see the gallery displays. Some historical material covering every aspect of Highland life came from an exhibition organised for the town's bicentenary in 1988. It includes old books, ships' ledgers and records of the emigrants who…
Getting around
The surrounding district provides a distinctive variety of breathtaking excursions. Gruinard Bay, Inverewe Botanical Gardens, Falls of Measach, Knockan Crag Geopark, Castle Leod, Loch Ness, Castle Urquhart, Coigach & Assynt Mountains and Leckmelm Arboreteum are all readily accessible.
Nearby places
Ullapool is an excellent centre for hill walking and an ideal starting point for tours through the beautiful north-west Highlands. You might also spot deer nearby.
Food and shopping
There are ample chances to browse quality craft and gift shops and sample excellent local cooking across a selection of award winning cafés and bistros.
Money
Pounds (£) are used across the UK and may be described as quid. As Scottish bank notes are frowned upon in other UK areas, exchange them before leaving Scotland.
Cash machines, or ATMs, are widely available and are informally known as 'holes in the wall'. They usually dispense £10 and £20 notes.
Most shops and restaurants accept Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.
Staying connected
English is spoken nationwide, sometimes with strong accents!
Most cafés and restaurants provide free WiFi.
Call 999 for local emergencies; the EU-wide 112 number can also be used.
Opening Hours and
General shopping hours are:
Small shops open 6 or 7 days a week (10am - 6pm). Larger stores generally remain open til' 9PM, while Hyper marts often trade 24/7.