For a comprehensive list of events going on in the Ullapool area please visit Ullapool.com run by the UTBA

Don’t forget to check our our special events page, attractions and activites for more idea’s on how to spend your holiday in Ullapool.

Ullapool Museum and Visitor Centre

The Ullapool Museum now has their own website see bottom of the page for details

The multi-award winning Ullapool Museum and Visitor Centre is housed within a grade A listed former Telford Parliamentary Church in West Argyle Street. The church was built in 1829 as part of a parliamentary initiative to provide places of worship throughout the Highlands, by commissioning Thomas Telford to build 32 Churches and 43 Manses, hence the term “Parliamentary Church”. The church closed for worship in 1935 when the congregation combined with The United Free Church within the present building in Mill Street. Other than occasional use as a food store during the last war and as a mortuary in later years, the building remained closed until 1988, when it housed an exhibition commemorating the Bicentenary of Ullapool’s founding by the British Fisheries Society in 1788.

The exhibition proved most successful, attracting considerable interest from locals and visitors and inspiring the concept of a permanent local museum, appropriately housed within the historic setting of the old church building. Several years of planning and fund raising followed, with the museum continuing to open seasonally, steadily improving its collection and welcoming many visitors each summer.

The project’s successful culmination was the skillful and sensitive renovation of the building retaining much of its original structure and atmosphere. Many church furnishings such as the pulpit with its sounding board, the Precentor’s box gallery and pews remain intact. Below the pulpit the Elders’ pews and communion table provide study areas with a comprehensive collection of archive and genealogical material and microfilm/fiche facilities.

The concept now presented is a seamless blend of museum and visitor centre, serving both the local community and visitors from all over the world. The display presents the story of Lochbroom through the theme “The people of the Loch” interweaving the natural and social history of the area. The award winning audiovisual presentation (in English Gaelic, French, German, Italian and Spanish) explores the links between local people and the environment, past, present and future.

Display areas relate to natural history (including two marine aquariums), social history, emigration, fishing, religion and education, including replicas of a 1960s schoolroom and fish smokehouse. Interactive touch screens and computers provide “hands-on” interest and monitors facilitate access to the upstairs displays and audiovisual for visitors who are unable to manage the stairs. A large display area is used to mount changing temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

The collection of artifacts, archives and genealogical material continues to grow, occasionally being supplemented by unusual items such as a pre-peristroica wardroom Russian flag and a POW tag from one of the Stalags. Much admired are the Bicentenary tapestries and quilts, hand stitched by residents to provide nearly 200 squares of scenes and trades around the Loch broom area. Equally of interest is a collection of hand crafted model ships, including the “Hector”, which in 1773 carried local emigrants to Pictou and other parts of Canada.

Open Times and Prices

1 April (or Easter if earlier) 31 October:
10am 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
1 October – 31 March:
By prior arrangement with the Museum Curator.
Adults: £3
Concessions and Groups: £2
School aged children: 50p.

The museum is situated in a central location. Close by are a free car park, shops, restaurants and the busy
harbour and Stornoway Ferry Terminal.
It’s a disability friendly museum. The audio visual display and permanent exhibitions are available in six languages.
A Museum Gift Shop for all ages.

MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP & FRIENDS SCHEME

You can become part of the museum and help in keeping our local heritage alive, by becoming a Museum Member or Friend. The museum has a membership of almost 300 people, from Ullapool to New Zealand!

Website: www.ullapoolmuseum.co.uk
Email: curator@ullapoolmuseum.co.uk

Should you know of an event that should be highlighted feel free to e-mail

For a comprehensive list of events going on in the Ullapool area please visit Ullapool.com run by the UTBA

EAGLE OF THE NINTH

The major feature film which will be shooting up in Ullapool in October.

We had a hugely successful day casting Extra’s in Ullapool last month, the director now wants to shoot more in the ullapool area and wants to increase the number of extra’s used. So we are now looking for more extra’s to appear in the film in addition to those who have been cast already.

We are looking for around 50 more men aged between 16- 45, who have slim physiques and are physically fit.  We are also looking for 10 older men and women, aged between 50-90 years old and young women aged between 16-25 years old who would play tribal princesses.

This expansion of the Ullapool cast is an exciting development, and we would really like to go with real people from local area’s rather going through the usual means. Hopefully you may be able to circulate this information in the Ullapool News. We are inviting people who are interested in the opportunity to email a photograph (headshot and full length) and contact details to lara@deshamilton.com or myself. We will then be in touch to arrange a casting. If you have got any questions regarding this then please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below.

Thanks again for all your assistance publicising the last day of casting in Ullapool, we had a great day.

T: 0207 253 5558

Ullapool Guitar Festival
The Ullapool Guitar Festival 9th,10th and 11th of October 2009

It’s been a helluva busy summer what with a big change to my own business but we are getting there.In the meantime I have managed to put together the line up for this years acoustic guitar extravaganza the line up is as follows:-
Henry McCulloch(ex Grease Band and Joe Cocker, Wings)
Clive Carroll
Alex de Grassi
John Smith
Woody Mann
Johnny Dickinson
Peter Finger
Hugh Burns
John Goldie
Gary Potter
John James
Wizz Jones
Gareth Pearson
Iain Forbes
Allan Neave
Sean Shibe
Sofia Pyrounaki
Pete Price
Tristan Seume
Swing Guitars
Paul Buckley

In addition to the 5 concerts, which will all take place in the MacPhail Centre and 3 festival clubs which will all take place in the Arch Inn ( this year the late club will take place in the downstairs bar so more room to spread out).The trade show will take place in the Foyer of the MacPhail centre, with Elixir Strings, Fylde, Moon ,Powell and Avalon guitars displaying and selling some of their fabulous instruments( most guitars heavily discounted!!!) It’s all very tempting!!!!

The concert line ups are all posted on the festival web site www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com

Ullapool Guitar Festival

Loopallu 2007 – Ullapools Own Music Festival

Following the success of the festival in previous years, Loopallu returns to the shores of Loch Broom in Ullapool from 21-22 Sept 07.

Taking place in the breathtaking setting (and at same time doubling the population) of our pretty little fishing village of Ullapool, here on the shores Lochbroom in the North West of Scotland, our atmospheric festival is a fantabulous weekend for all the family! Selling out within eight weeks last year, Loopallu 2007 looks set to break that record is sure to get even the neighbouring dolphins and seals dancing!! With activities for all ages and music for all ears, it is little wonder tickets fly out of the office once they went on sale. Website

Shanti Griha Retreat Centre

Shanti Griha, means House of Peace. This Retreat Centre is on Scoraig a secluded peninsula west of Ullapool. Shanti Girha is set in two acres of magic garden, at the foot of Ben Ghobhlach 300 yards from the seashore. Spending time at Shanti Griha is like going back in time to a slower, more leisurely lifestyle.

Courses at Shanti Griha take place between April and October and are limited to eight participants. You can also book a personal retreat separately or to coincide with a course. Described as a “A unique experience in a unique setting, peace and quiet, kindness and simplicity” and highly recommended – The following courses are scheduled so far for 2007:

• 5-12 May – Meditation and Yoga Retreat with Kathrin and Brian Cooper,
• 19-26 May – Discover Your Voice with Sally Bradshaw
• 9-16 June – Build Your Own Windmill with Hugh Piggott
• 23-30 June – Astanga Yoga Retreat with Brian Cooper
• 30 June-7 July – Meditation Retreat with Kathrin Cooper
• 7-14 July – Alexander Technique with Harriet Anderson and Alan Mars
• 14-21 July – Meditation and Yoga Retreat with Kathrin and Brian Cooper,
• 28 July-11 Aug – Traditional Thai Massage with Brian Cooper

Click Here to Visit Shanti Griha Retreat Centre Website for more infomation and bookings

WildTiles Courses or Travelling Workshops.

A quick look at the calendar shows Just some of what is on offer:

A Quilt in Four Days – Monday to Thursday 2nd to 5th April 2007 or Monday to Thursday 5th to 8th November

Textile Illuminations – Monday to Friday 6th to 10th August

Jan is also available as a ‘roving tutor.’ All you need to do is get together a group of enthusiastic students (no experience required) and find a suitable space or workshop for your group to work in – Jan will provide the rest visit there site – http://www.wildtiles.co.uk

Highland Games

The Highland Games is a great gathering of local people and visitors with plenty to do and see. Get a real traditional Scottish feel.

The events you are likely to see are Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Pipe Bands, Tug of War, Wrestling and Light Field & heavy weight events. Inverness World Championships 2007 – 21-22 July or The Lewis Highland games – 21st July

Screen Machine

The Screen Machine mobile cinema is a concept unique in the British Isles. It consists of an articulated unit, the trailer of which expands and unfolds to provide a 101 seat self-contained cinema. The Screen Machine provides conventional up-to-date 35mm screenings of recent movies, with full digital surround sound, air conditioning, comfortable raked seating, and full disabled access. It can also provide video projection and conference facilities. Please see Hi-arts website for more details and showings

Ullapool & District Junior Pipe Band

While in Ullapool the performances through out the summer months of The Pipe band and Highland Dancers are a must see. Parading through the streets finally coming to a stand still in the large Car Park near the pier where the Highland Dancers take center “stage”.

The Pipe band and Highland Dancers for many years have also played and danced for the much loved Queen Mother at her annual “Highland Games” at the Castle of Mey

Keep an eye on the Ullapool Diary for times and dates throughout the summer

Highland Golf Course

Ullapool Golf Club

On the shores of Loch Broom the 9 hole 5,338 yard course incorporates many natural features of the environment, to offer a challenging mix of seaside and moorland holes. Ullapool Golf Club has a modern clubhouse.and a large car park. You can hire the club or trolley’s. There is also a Practice area with Tea and coffee available.

Web: http://www.ullapool-golf.co.uk/

Golspie Golf Club

Golspie Golf Club was formed in 1889 and offers a challenge, together with a warm welcome, to all levels of Golfer. The mixture of links, heath and parkland combined with the ever changing views from the course offers a unique golfing experience. 5836 yards 18 Holes.

Web http://www.golspie-golf-club.co.uk

Invergordon Golf Club

A new clubhouse was built in the 1980’s and the course was extended to 18 holes in 1997. There is a locker room, Showers, Club hire and trolley hire. Practice ground and putting green. 6030 yards.

Web: http://www.invergordongolf.com/

Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club

Founded in 1888, one of the original course designers was “the grand old man of golf” Tom Morris of St Andrews, in more recent times Peter Allis has described the course as a jewel in the Highlands. The drive on the first hole from tee to green features the longest drop on any course in Scotland. 4792 yards 18 Holes.

Web: http://www.strathpeffergolf.co.uk

There are lots more courses in the Highlands Check out the Golf Highland Website

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Charter Boats, Diving Fishing, Cruises, Boat Rentals and Watersports

Ullapool Boat cruises

From the Ullapool Pier you can take a Boat trip on Loch Broom there are Three boats to choose from. 45 mins to 4 hour cruises take in the beauty of Loch Broom and the Western Isles, encountering local seabirds, seals and even a unique chance to see Dolphins swim. The Summer Queen even stops on Tanera Mhor, the last inhabited Summer Isle and the last place in Britain to print its own stamps. The Sunset Cruises will take your breath away.

Creag Ard Charters

Boat Charter Service for scuba diving, sea fishing and scenic day trips around Ullapool and The Summer Isles in Wester Ross, Scotland. The 38 foot is available for charter all year round, cruising at 18 knots it is licensed for 12 persons. If you are looking at having a diving holiday around Scotland then Camusnagaul, near Dundonnell is a must for one or more days scuba diving around Ullapool or the Summer Isles. The skipper can pick up at Ullapool for scuba diving the nearby wrecks, or for a days fishing off the Summer Isles.

“If you are a wreck diver, why not come along and dive on one of Scotland’s newest wrecks “Jambo”, This Cypriot registered vessel, which sank after hitting rocks off the Summer Isles on 29th June 2003, is 61 meters long and was carrying a cargo of zinc concentrate which has now been safely removed. – “The Boston Sterling, another trawler which sank, is 33 meters in length and is noted for its highly photogenic qualities or The famous “Conservation Cave”, also known as the “Cathedral Cave”. Phone +44 (0)1854 633380 or mobile +44 07715 075460 or creagard-charters@supanet.com.

Breckon Marine Charters Diving-Fishing Charter Boat

Breckon Marine Charters aims to make your holiday one never to forget our skipper and crews will be onboard through out your trip to answer any questions and give a helping hand. Extreme Sea Angling – 100M and beyond – Ullapool is our main port and base on the west coast at the centre of the summer isles. the summer isles are a group of twenty plus islands all bar one are uninhabited, they offer some of the best diving in Europe with clear gulf stream waters you will see dolphins whales and other marine life. Diving – we start our season at Scapa flow and dive the German high seas fleet, plus the other wrecks located within Scapa flow.

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Superb equipment, great facilities and a really friendly atmosphere

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Lochbroom Leisure Center is situated in the centre of the village of Ullapool. It is composed of a beautiful 25m swimming pool and a large multi sports games hall with climbing wall.

The pool offers a wide range of facilities for all ages, including a large inflatable for 8 – 14 year olds, as well as swimming instruction for beginners and experts of all ages from babies to senior citizens.

Something For Everyone

Our friendly staff will extend a warm welcome if you would like to visit us or if you would like more information, our telephone number is 01854 612884 and our fax number is 01854 612673.
Email: Lochbroom.leisure.centre@highland.gov.uk

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Guide to Ullapool Walking & Hiking

There are many walks which are so varied you decide what to include mountains, rocky coasts or long inland footpaths. The choice of mountains to climb is enormous and the area has a good portion of the finest summits in the North-Western Highlands.

Ullapool Hill
To get the most wonderful views of Loch Broom and the village a hike up the Ullapool hill is a must. It starts on North Road (A835) near the Far Isles Restaurant, just north of the Pottery and school where there is a sign “Ullapool hill path”. Parking is limited but plenty of places nearby you can park or if staying in the village of course you can just walk to the start. Allow 2 hrs to get to the top (300m or 900ft) & back. You can also make a longer circular walk (about 3 hours) by turning right after leaving the top of the hill towards Loch Achall, then return by Rhidorroch estate road. Details & map available at Tourist Information Centre..
Rated: Easy Walk

Stac Pollaidh
The small mountain of Stac Pollaidh with breathtaking views out over the Inverpolly Nature Reserve and Suilven is 1800 ft high. Allow at least 2 hours. Take rocky and well-defined path which at first glance seems to be heading right up the front of Stac Pollaidh, you have a choice near the of a short and steep scrambles up to the narrow ridge, or a longer but less steep path.

Ben More Coigach
From Ullapool head north towards the Coigach and Assynt mountain ranges to find Ben More Coigacg. Part of the lower slopes is RSPB Reserve, the views extend out to the summer Isles and on a really clear day from the west the outer Hebrides can be seen. The ridge of Ben More Coigach stands almost 2500 feet high and runs for several miles.

An TeallachAn Teallach
An Teallach (1380m) is about 5 miles from Ullapool and has lots of airy scrambling. If you like something a little challenging and have a head for heights this may be the one for you, it towers above Little Loch Broom and as such is a a well known landmark – to traverse all the pinnacles(including the pinnacles of Corrag Buidhe) directly involves rock climbing up to Difficult in standard. Various paths avoid the pinnacles on the south side and can be accessed from Dundonnell . The last of the pinnacles is Lord Berkeleys Seat where if you feel brave enough you can sit with your legs hanging over the drop. In winter the mountain can be considered out of bounds to the inexperienced. Allow at least 8 – 9 hrs Two munroes rated challenging.

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Stephen Smith
Resallach House
Elphin
Assynt
Sutherland
IV27 4HH

T : 01854 666334
E : info@flyfishing-scotland.net
W : http://www.flyfishing-scotland.net

In or near Ullapool.

In a rural location.

The Highland School of Fly-Fishing is located in the North West of Scotland amidst some of the finest fishing waters in the country, easily accessible from Ullapool and Lochinver.

We offer quality fly-fishing instruction to the beginner and provide coaching to the more experienced angler. We can arrange private guided ‘learn to fly-fish’ holidays and excursions and a range of fly-fishing courses for Salmon and Trout. We can also supply good quality Salmon and Trout fishing throughout Scotland.

Learn to Fly Fish on one of our guided excursions, which will take you to some of the best fishing lochs and rivers in the Highlands, amidst magnificent unspoilt scenery, where the osprey, eagle, red deer, otter and pine martin can all be seen, a country-mans paradise.

Individuals, small groups and families are all welcome. Tuition, coaching, and all fishing tackle is included.

Stalking

Red, Sika and Roe Deer Stalking available.

Contact Stephen Smith for details.

Fishing in Ullapool & The Highlands

Fishing in Ullapool & The Highlands

Flyfishing, bait fishing, bank or boat, salmon, trout, rainbows, Loch or Sea . Whether your local or a visiting hobbyist or Expert, just starting out or if you fancy a dedicated fishing holiday which includes your accommodation, private transportation and all the fishing equipment you require including rods, reels, permits and expert tuition the Highlands can offer it all. Check out our Activities Holiday Section for dedicated Fishing or/and hunting highland holiday.

Sea Angling

You can Fish along Loch Broom Shore or of the Ullapool Pier watched by seals. Species likely to be caught include, pollack, haddock, mackerel and Skate.

Or why not try boat fishing in the loch to catch, Coalfish, Cod, Conger, Haddock, Mackerel, Plaice, Pollack, and Whiting. Contact the Tackle shops for details on boat trips.

Ullapool River

The River Ullapool flows to the West,is fed by Loch Achall this is a good river for sea trout, brown trout and salmon. Permits are required and available from Tackle shops . dt £15 (upper beat) and £5 (lower beat).

Just three miles north of Ullapool is Ardmair where yo can hire small boats for sea fishing.

Ullapool Tackle Shops

Ullasport,
West Argyle St IV26 2TY
(01854 612621),
large range of fly rods, reels and flies;

Lochbroom Hardware,
Shore Street
(01854 612356).
Permits

Ullapool Angling Club

37 Morefield Place,
Ullapool, Ross-shire

Ullapool Fishing Links

• Caithness and Sutherland Trout Angling Group
• The Basics of Scottish Angling Law
• Fishing in Scotland
• Scottish Angling Information
• Scottish Fishing Guides
• Rod & Line