Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Ullapool, Ross Shire

The picturesque village of Ullapool is nestled on the shores of Lochbroom, approximately one hour north of Loch Ness. The grid-pattern village, created in 1788 at the height of the herring boom by the British Fisheries Society, is still an important fishing centre, as well as being the major tourist centre in the north west of Scotland, and one of the main ferry terminals for the Outer Hebrides. At the height of the busy summer season the town is swamped by visitors passing through on their way to or from Stornoway on Lewis, heading north into the wilds, or south to Inverness. The estate agents in Ullapool say this unspoiled area is popular with people searching for holiday homes. There is a good selection of property for sale in Ullapool, including modern detached villas, bungalows, traditional stone-built houses and terraced dwelling houses.

Amenities for properties in Ullapool

The core streets of Ullapool village are Shore Street and Argyle Street which are where the key amenities can be found, including the post office and a supermarket. For a bite to eat, the Ceilidh Place serves what is considered to be the best seafood in the area, or there is the Morefield Hotel, which is a favourite with local residents. If you enjoy the outdoors and are considering Ullapool property, you will discover the area is a favourite with walkers, where there are a number of walks including a 5.5 km beach walk to Rhue Point Lighthouse. For spectacular views of Loch Broom, take a hike up Ullapool Hill from North Road. The village has a leisure complex with a swimming pool; and golfers can tee-off at the nine-hole golf course, situated by the sea. Ullapool has a primary school,and a community school, which houses a theatre and large modern library.

Transport for Ullapool

If you are searching for houses for sale in Ullapool you will discover by road the town is approximately 60 miles north west of Inverness on the A835. Inverness Railway Station is the nearest to Ullapool, which is served by trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh, with a daily link from London King's Cross via York and Newcastle.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Ullapool, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Kyle, Garve and Avoch.