
Human settlement in Scotland
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Ullapool is a village on the shores of Loch Broom in Ross and Cromarty in the Scottish Highlands. With a population of 1500 in 2020, it's a ferry port and most visitors are just passing through on the way to and from Stornoway on Lewis. Reasons to stay are for hill-walking and exploration of the wild mainland scenery.
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Reliable trad Scottish fare. Cash only.
Upmarket modern Scots cuisine, great reviews. They also have rooms.
Excellent seafood takeaway trailer, there's always a queue.
Actually Bangladeshi but serving all the Indian classics. The erratic quality may be part of the authenticity.
A nice atmosphere, often has live bands. Food decent if you can wait for the slow service. They may have rooms.
Camping and caravan site open April - Sept, close to town and ferry pier on the shore of Loch Broom.
Great hostel on the sea front open Apr-Oct. Clean and safe, a few minutes walk from the ferry pier and the bus stop. Good kitchen and internet access. Guests can use the lounge till noon, then you need to be out until 4:30PM.
Open all year, it's a hotel, restaurant, bookshop, café, pub and arts venue. Comfy rooms, live music in the bar, the food gets mixed reviews.
Clean and welcoming, all rooms en-suite. No children or pets. 2 night minimum stay so it doesn't work as a stopover for the ferry.
83-room hotel in turretted old building, often used by coach parties. Under refurbishment, the completed rooms are comfy (though many are small), the others are tatty and worn.
Well stocked medium sized supermarket.
Great selection of general and Scottish titles.
Ullapool is 60 miles (100 km) northwest of Inverness, which has the nearest airport and railway station. Follow A835 and allow 75 min.
Read in the guideUllapool is small and easily seen on foot, but you need your own wheels to get around the countryside.
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