Ullapool, an appealing port and resort in Wester Ross, the fishing port of Ullapool in Wester Ross comes alive in summer when it receives a large influx of holidaymakers. Many move on by ferry to Stornoway on Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, but it is a good base for exploring the area, and has a marvellous setting jutting out into Loch Broom. Attractions include the award-winning Ullapool Museum and a multitude of craft shops and galleries.
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Ullapool
Welcome to Ardvreck House bed and breakfast in Ullapool!
Ardvreck is situated 1 1/2 miles north of Ullapool in a spectacular setting overlooking the village and Lochbroom. Surrounded by crofting land, it is ideal for those visitors seeking a quiet and peaceful base for their holiday.
Ardvreck House Accommodation
Each of the ten spacious bedrooms have en suite shower rooms (WC washbasin and shower), colour television and tea/coffee making facilities. A majority of the rooms have sea views.
The lounge, with its panoramic views and peaceful atmosphere, is ideal for catching up on some reading or enjoying one of the board games provided. Alternatively, from Ardvreck, guests can walk along the pebbled beach to Ullapool or in the other direction, over the hill, towards Rhue and its lighthouse.
Smoking Policy
We respectfully ask visitors not to smoke in the house.
Activities
Ullapool is not just a pretty village there is plenty for the more adventurous
among you. Have a look through the list below to give you some idea’s
and don't forget to check out the Ullapool Calendar and Special Event’s
to make the most of your time with us:
Things to do:
. Fishing in Ullapool
. Highland Fly Fishing School
. Hill Walking in/near Ullapool
. Ullapool Leisure Centre
. Boat Cruises Boat Rental and Water Sports
. Highland Golfing
. Hiking in Ullapool
. The Screen Machine
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.
The harbour is still the edge of the town, used as a fishing port, yachting
haven, and ferry port. Ferries sail to Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides.
Many of the pivotal discoveries of the Victorian era that contributed to the development of the concept of plate tectonics were made in this area, and there are still regular international geological conferences.
Parliament granted permission in the 1890s for a railway from Ullapool to the main Highland network at Garve, but insufficient funds resulted in the scheme being abandoned.
Landscape
The region surrounding Ullapool is dominated by rugged mountains, and
especially by An Teallach to the south, Beinn Dearg and Bheinn Ghobblach
to the east close to the head of Loch Broom, and Ben Mhor Coigach to the
north.
Culture
Ullapool has a strong reputation as a centre for music, the arts and performance.
The town boasts a small award winning museum housed in a Telford Church,
An Talla Solais Arts Centre with constantly changing
exhibitions and workshops, a swimming pool and fitness centre, and plenty
of pubs (including the Arch Inn on the shores of Loch Broom, Argyll) and
bed and breakfasts (including the newly opened Riverview, Eilean Donan
Guesthouse, Spindrift, and Broombank), restaurants and hotels.
It is a centre for walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and other holidaymakers in the area and is situated in a spectacular and remote part of the United Kingdom.
In May every year there is the three day Ullapool Book Festival attracting a diverse range of writers and with work in both Scottish Gaelic and English. There is also The Macphail Centre which has a theatre hosting a regular programme of musical, dance and theatrical performances, many by the Scottish national companies but some work from smaller reps and travelling Edinburgh Fringe performers.
Often the sheer number of performances in any week will overspill to the Village Hall and other venues. July 2011 will see the highly celebrated Tall Ships visit Ullapool, which will be a major event for the village and the surrounding area.
Ullapool is home to the shinty team Lochbroom Camanechd.
Music
Throughout the year there are many small fèisean and music festivals
in the local halls and hotels – especially in The Ceilidh Place
and The Arch Inn. The Ullapool Guitar Festival takes place in early October
every year, attracting high-calibre performers at several venues over
the weekend.
The Loopallu Music Festival, first held in 2005, was very well received and has become a major regional annual event, more than doubling the size of the village during the festival. In 2007 it attracted several extremely popular bands including The Saw Doctors, Dreadzone and had world renowned Franz Ferdinand headline on the second night.
There are also fringe events at local bars. The Pigeon Detectives have
played the Village Hall. Amy MacDonald in 2008 and Paolo Nutini in 2007
both played The Ceilidh Place. Mumford & Sons have also played in
Ullapool twice.
Ullapool also has its own radio station called Loch Broom FM on 102.2
and 96.8 FM .
DIRECTIONS
By Car:
From South head up M6 towards, then past Glasgow (A74), Stirling, Perth
(A9), Inverness then to Ullapool on the A835.
By Bus:
Buses run from Inverness to Ullapool coincide with ferry times. All Buses
leave Ullapool from the stances outside the Ullapool Ferry Terminal.
By Air:
Inverness/Dalcross airport .
By Rail:
Inverness station.
By Ferry:
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Caledonian MacBrayne.
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