Set amid a panorama of mountains, sea and islands, Ullapool is justifiably known as the ‘Jewel of Wester Ross’. A thriving village on the fringe of the Atlantic and one of Scotland’s main fishing ports, Ullapool is the perfect place to relax and unwind with great restaurants, tea rooms, shops, grocers, a swimming pool and leisure centre, and a spectacular loch-side golf course.
Ardmair Bay, just three miles north of Ullapool, is a beautiful location to base your holiday and explore this wonderful part of Scotland. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets whilst skimming stones on the picturesque pebble beach. Surrounded by stunning scenery, Ardmair is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, hill walkers, climbers, runners, open water swimmers, divers and sea farers of all persuasions. Try crossing the suspension bridge at Corrieshalloch Gorge whilst the River Droma rushes through a mile-long canyon below.
For food-lovers, the award-winning Seafood Shack offers top quality seafood that is caught and landed locally. Set up by two local women, The Seafood Shack were proud winners of the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards and won the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards ‘Best Eating Experience 2018’.
Ullapool is the mainland port for the drive-on-drive-off ferry to Stornoway in the Hebrides, meaning there are plenty of stunning islands to visit nearby. The fascinating Summer Isles provide Loch Broom and Ullapool with shelter from the big waves of the Atlantic – and they’re a pretty spectacular place to visit too!
With so many outdoor activities, rugged Scottish landscapes, and great places to eat and drink, Ullapool and Ardmair have so much to offer those looking for their own adventure in the North West Highlands.
Ullapool was recently described as an ‘outdoor paradise’ with a ‘Scandinavian twinkle in winter and Canadian-style adrenalin in summer’ by Outdoor Fitness, a multi-fitness lifestyle magazine.
There is a lively music scene with bands regularly playing in The Ceilidh Place, The Arch, The Seaforth and the village hall. During the summer, Ullapool and District Pipe Band and Highland Dancers regularly perform in the village. Loopallu festival in late September is a highlight for music lovers and literary enthusiasts; previous acts have included Franz Ferdinand and Paolo Nutini.
This truly is a unique home for those looking for something special in this stunning and inspiring part of Scotland.
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