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
11 locals recommend
The Ferry Boat Inn
26-27 Shore StA 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.
14 locals recommend
West Coast Delicatessen
5 Argyle StA great place to grab a quick lunch or picnic supplies. Lovely selection of specialty cheeses.
Shopping
Highland Stoneware
North RoadBeautiful pottery with local scenes painted by local artists
An independent bookshop offering a wide selection of books, greeting cards, maps, and postcards.
9 locals recommend
Ullapool Bookshop
Quay StreetAn 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.
8 locals recommend
Achmelvich
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.
19 locals recommend
Stac Pollaidh
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!
56 locals recommend
Dunrobin Castle station
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.
17 locals recommend
Culloden Moor
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.
9 locals recommend
Ardvreck Castle station
16th century ruin jutting into Loch Assynt. A great place to have a picnic and spot some stag.
Neighborhoods
Ullapool
Ullapool is very safe and friendly.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Tipping
Tipping is not required or expected; however, you’re welcome to tip if you feel service warrants it.
Getting around
Walking in Ullapool
You can experience the whole village by foot but don’t forget to heed the weather!
What to pack
Bring waterproof shoes
No matter the season, I’d recommend waterproof shoes in the highlands.
Useful phrases
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”
Ways to save
Local grocery shop
Ullapool has a Tesco grocery shop. Stock up on some supplies as the restaurants can be costly.