Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool
Also known as: Ulapul
Ullapool — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ullapool is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,520 people. Address: IV. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.8973°, -5.1614°.
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Official information
Ullapool Museum is located in Ullapool, Scotland, and offers insights into the local history, maritime heritage, and Gaelic culture. Visitors can explore various exhibits that showcase the area's past, including displays on crofting, fishing, and significant historical events.
From the Wikipedia article
Ullapool (; Scottish Gaelic: Ulapul [ˈul̪ˠapʰul̪ˠ]) is a village and port located in the civil parish of Lochbroom in the county of Ross and Cromarty, Scottish Highlands. It is located around 45 miles (70 kilometres) northwest of Inverness. According to the Scottish Government in 2016, the village had a population of 1,520 people, making it the largest settlement in Wester Ross. Ullapool sits on a deep sea loch, Loch Broom, a significant natural harbour. As a result, Ullapool's port is regionally significant with ferries operated by Caledonian MacBrayne running from Ullapool to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. It also serves leisure craft, commercial fishing vessels and cruise ships. The A835 road from Inverness to Durness passes through the village. This forms part of the scenic tourist route, the North Coast 500.
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Background
History
On the east shore of Loch Broom, Ullapool was founded in 1788 as a herring port by the British Fisheries Society. It was designed by Thomas Telford. Prior to 1788 the town was only an insignificant hamlet made up of just over 20 households. The harbour is used as a fishing port, yachting haven, and ferry port. A road to link Ullapool with Dingwall was commenced in 1792. The village was historically in Cromartyshire, a county made up of many separate enclaves scattered across northern Ross-shire. Cromartyshire was abolished and combined with surrounding Ross-shire in 1890. Ullapool has been described as the top geological hotspot in Scotland. Parliament granted permission in the 1890s for a…
Visiting
The community was rated as among the "20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland" by Condé Nast Traveler in 2020. The fictional X-Men character Rahne Sinclair was born in Ullapool. Ullapool is referenced in the multiplayer video game Team Fortress 2 as the hometown of Tavish Finnegan DeGroot, known in-game as the Demoman.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8973, -5.1614
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 1,520
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 11am–4pm; Saturday 11am–4pm; Sunday 12pm–4pm; closed for Winter until April 2026
- Official site
- www.ullapoolmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q996526 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ullapool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ullapool-2003.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock, Argyle Street, Ullapool
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock
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Ullapool old parish church
Abbeys & priories · 0.1 km
Ullapool old parish church
Cathedrals · 0.1 km
Lochbroom FM
Other places · 0.2 km
Ullapool Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
A893 road
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.3 km
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Hostels · 0.3 km
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Hostels · 0.3 km
Lochbroom Free Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Ullapool harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.3 km
Broomfield Holiday Park
Campsites · 0.3 km
Ullapool is a town located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 1,520. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,520
- Constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Things to see in Ullapool
125 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ullapool →
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Isle Martin
Isle Martin — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
An Teallach
An Teallach — mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Beinn Mhòr na Còigich
Beinn Mhòr na Còigich — Named summit at 743 m.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Ben More Coigach
Ben More Coigach — 743m mountain in Lochbroom, Highland, Scotland.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill
Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill — Named summit at 1062 m.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Little Loch Broom
Little Loch Broom — bay in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Loch Broom
Loch Broom — sea loch located in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Lochbroom Free Church
Lochbroom Free Church — church in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Rubha Cadail Lighthouse
Rubha Cadail Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Sgùrr an Fhidhleir
Sgùrr an Fhidhleir — Named summit at 705 m.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool harbour
Ullapool harbour — harbour at Ullapool, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool Museum
Ullapool Museum — museum in Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool old parish church
Ullapool old parish church — former parish church in Ullapool, Highland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool Sea Front
Ullapool Sea Front is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool old parish church
Ullapool old parish church is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Badrallach
Badrallach in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Sàil Mhòr
Sàil Mhòr in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Ardindrean
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📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Allt na h-Airbhe
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock, Argyle Street, Ullapool
Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock, Argyle Street, Ullapool — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock
Sir John Fowler Memorial Clock — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool old parish church
Ullapool old parish church — former parish church in Ullapool, Highland, UK.
📷 3Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool old parish church
Ullapool old parish church is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Other places · Scottish Highlands
Lochbroom FM
Lochbroom FM in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool Museum
Ullapool Museum — museum in Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ullapool
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Ullapool Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Ullapool Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Broomfield Holiday Park
Broomfield Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Ardmair Point Touring Park
Ardmair Point Touring Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Badrallach Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Sail Mhor Croft Hostel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ullapool?
- Ullapool is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV).
- What is Ullapool?
- Ullapool — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ullapool?
- Drivers can use postcode IV.
- Is Ullapool free to visit?
- Yes, Ullapool is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ullapool?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.