Sunset over Loch Broom from Ullapool

Introduction

This evening, I am posting information on Ullapool in the N.W. Highlands of Scotland.

Information on the Town

The town is a combined ferry port and fishing harbour situated on the northern shore of Loch Broom.

The name is of Scandinavian origin (Old Norse) and translates as ‘Olaf’s Farm’.

Population is about 1550 and location is some 57 miles N.W. of Inverness.

The town is linked by ferry with Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides (islands).

Facilities include hotels and various accommodations, post office, shops, pubs, banks and a museum with information on family history.

A good base or stopover for touring the Northern Highlands of Scotland.

Harbourside

CalMac Ferry in Harbour

Harbour at sunset

Museum

Inside Museum

Ullapool and Loch Broom

Harbour

Loch Broom from Ullapool

Piper in Harbour

More information

Although it’s present form dates to the late 18th century when founded as a commercial fishing community the name actually dates back about 1300 years (when the West of Scotland was under Norwegian control) ‘.

Situated on the banks of the sea loch (fjord) named Loch Broom. Commercial fishing is still undertaken from Ullapool but tourism is the main industry with the town now featuring in the North Coast 500 touring route.

The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland contains information on Scotland’s Highlands and Islands. The ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.