Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool old parish church
In or near Ullapool.
Ullapool old parish church — former parish church in Ullapool, Highland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ullapool old parish church, you can use the postcode IV26 2TY for navigation. Please note that entry is paid and wheelchair access is limited.
About
Ullapool old parish church is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Designed by Thomas Telford. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Address: IV26 2TY. Wikidata describes it as: "former parish church in Ullapool, Highland, UK". Coordinates: 57.8960°, -5.1620°.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 25/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Lochbroom NGR NH 12685 93998 Coordinates 212685, 893998 — Thomas Telford, 1829. Plans and specifications by James Smith. Standard Parliamentary T-plan church; coursed squared rubble, harled flanks and rear; contrasting tooled ashlar dressings. Depressed arched outer doors in south elevation with similarly detailed paired windows in centre bays with standard cast-iron 2-light, latticed glazing. Similar windows in end gables and in east and west elevations of T-wing. Standard bellcote at west gable apex; slate roofs. Interior; plain galleried interior. Burial ground; pair squared dressed rubble gate piers with caps; coped drystone wall. — Disused. James Smith, architect, also acted as contractor Quoad Sacra parish of Ullapool disjointed from Lochbroom in 1833.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Ullapool Museum, situated in the scenic village of Ullapool, highlights the area's history and culture through various exhibits. Visitors can learn about local life, maritime history, and the fishing industry, as well as the Gaelic culture that has influenced the community.
Read more on the official property page.
Place summary
Ullapool Old Parish Church is an abbey located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV26. Designed by architect Thomas Telford, it is a category A listed building, recognised for its architectural significance and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8960, -5.1620
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV26 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 11am–4pm; Saturday 11am–4pm; Sunday 12pm–4pm; closed Winter until April 2026
- Official site
- www.ullapoolmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569806 (CC0)
- commons: Ullapool Museum, Telford Church - geograph.org.uk - 532139.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ullapool old parish church?
- Ullapool old parish church is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV26 2TY).
- What is Ullapool old parish church?
- Ullapool old parish church — former parish church in Ullapool, Highland, UK.
- How do I get to Ullapool old parish church?
- Drivers can use postcode IV26 2TY.
- Is Ullapool old parish church a listed building?
- Ullapool old parish church is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Ullapool old parish church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV26 2TY. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.