Laura's Guidebook

Laura
Laura's Guidebook

Food scene

A great place to watch the boats while enjoying a local pint! If the weather is fine, ask for your pint in a plastic cup and enjoy it outside on the beach wall
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The Ferry Boat Inn
26-27 Shore St
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A great place to watch the boats while enjoying a local pint! If the weather is fine, ask for your pint in a plastic cup and enjoy it outside on the beach wall
A great place to grab a quick lunch or picnic supplies. Lovely selection of specialty cheeses.
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West Coast Delicatessen
5 Argyle St
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A great place to grab a quick lunch or picnic supplies. Lovely selection of specialty cheeses.

Shopping

Beautiful pottery with local scenes painted by local artists
Highland Stoneware
North Road
Beautiful pottery with local scenes painted by local artists
An independent bookshop offering a wide selection of books, greeting cards, maps, and postcards.
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Ullapool Bookshop
Quay Street
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An independent bookshop offering a wide selection of books, greeting cards, maps, and postcards.

Beach

A rugged beach just ten minute drive north of Ullapool. You can often see seals and occasionally, a Golden Eagle.
Ardmair
A rugged beach just ten minute drive north of Ullapool. You can often see seals and occasionally, a Golden Eagle.
An absolutely stunning drive to one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll ever see.
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Achmelvich
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An absolutely stunning drive to one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll ever see.

Hike

A slightly challenging hike with spectacular views from the bottom as well as the top. Be vigilant of weather as it can change on a dime.
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Stac Pollaidh
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A slightly challenging hike with spectacular views from the bottom as well as the top. Be vigilant of weather as it can change on a dime.

Sightseeing

My favorite castle in Scotland! The drive is long but beautiful. Be sure to check opening hours before you venture north!
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Dunrobin Castle station
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My favorite castle in Scotland! The drive is long but beautiful. Be sure to check opening hours before you venture north!
Site of The Battle of Culloden, the sense of anguish is quite palpable. A beautifully presented memorial to all those lost.
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Culloden Moor
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Site of The Battle of Culloden, the sense of anguish is quite palpable. A beautifully presented memorial to all those lost.
16th century ruin jutting into Loch Assynt. A great place to have a picnic and spot some stag.
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Ardvreck Castle station
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16th century ruin jutting into Loch Assynt. A great place to have a picnic and spot some stag.

Neighborhoods

Ullapool is very safe and friendly.
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Ullapool
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Ullapool is very safe and friendly.

Stadsadvies

Cultuur en gebruiken

Tipping

Tipping is not required or expected; however, you’re welcome to tip if you feel service warrants it.
Vervoersmogelijkheden

Walking in Ullapool

You can experience the whole village by foot but don’t forget to heed the weather!
Wat je mee moet nemen

Bring waterproof shoes

No matter the season, I’d recommend waterproof shoes in the highlands.
Nuttige zinnen

Chips, crisps, and French fries

Chips are French fries and crisps are potato chips. Most people will know what you mean if you ask for “French fries”
Manieren om te besparen

Local grocery shop

Ullapool has a Tesco grocery shop. Stock up on some supplies as the restaurants can be costly.