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WATCH: Severe downpour causes mudslide on west coast

17 July 2023
WATCH: Severe downpour causes mudslide on west coast

WATCH: Severe downpour causes mudslide on west coast

17 July 2023

Torrential rain led to a heavy mudslide on Lochbroom hills last weekend, after a yellow weather warning from the Met Office.


'Unprecedented': 1000th copy of local best-seller snapped up in Wester Ross

07 July 2023
'Unprecedented': 1000th copy of local best-seller snapped up in Wester Ross

'Unprecedented': 1000th copy of local best-seller snapped up in Wester Ross

07 July 2023

Ullapool Bookshop are celebrating selling the 1000th copy of bestselling novel, The Faultline, by John McLellan.


Wester Ross book launch for one of publisher's 'Best of Young British Novelists'

01 July 2023
Wester Ross book launch for one of publisher's 'Best of Young British Novelists'

Wester Ross book launch for one of publisher's 'Best of Young British Novelists'

01 July 2023

The Ceilidh Place in Ullapool is hosting the launch of author Sarah Bernstein's new book 'Study for Obedience'.


North politicians respond to halted Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) plans

29 June 2023
North politicians respond to halted Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) plans

North politicians respond to halted Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) plans

29 June 2023

North politicians, MP Jamie Stone and MSP Maree Todd have responded to the Scottish Government’s decision to drop the controversial plan.


New community housing prospects for Coigach after high demand

26 June 2023
New community housing prospects for Coigach after high demand

New community housing prospects for Coigach after high demand

26 June 2023

Coigach Community Development Company (CCDC) have acquired planning permission to build on the former hydroponicum site.


Ullapool Bank of Scotland set to close

20 June 2023
Ullapool Bank of Scotland set to close

Ullapool Bank of Scotland set to close

20 June 2023

The Ullapool of Bank of Scotland is due to close in October with a 64 per cent fall in visits to the branch in recent years being cited.


Concerns over 'drastic' changes at Ullapool High School – but local authority responds

18 June 2023
Concerns over 'drastic' changes at Ullapool High School – but local authority responds

Concerns over 'drastic' changes at Ullapool High School – but local authority responds

18 June 2023

CONCERNS have been raised over drastic changes made in a Highland school, which parents believe are 'bonkers' and 'draconian'.


Are you missing out on energy support voucher?

13 June 2023
Are you missing out on energy support voucher?

Are you missing out on energy support voucher?

13 June 2023

Figures from Energy Action Scotland have shown that 17 per cent of vouchers issued to Highland Council households remain unclaimed.


Ullapool's Royal Hotel sold to local B&B owner amid plans to drive the business 'to new highs'

13 June 2023
Ullapool's Royal Hotel sold to local B&B owner amid plans to drive the business 'to new highs'

Ullapool's Royal Hotel sold to local B&B owner amid plans to drive the business 'to new highs'

13 June 2023

Ullapool hotel changes hands for 'undisclosed sum'.


WATCH: We'll drink to that! Ullapool Sea Savers offer new recycling scheme for coffee pods

09 June 2023
WATCH: We'll drink to that! Ullapool Sea Savers offer new recycling scheme for coffee pods

WATCH: We'll drink to that! Ullapool Sea Savers offer new recycling scheme for coffee pods

09 June 2023

Ullapool Sea Savers are offering a new coffee pod recycling service, with their installation of the new pod recycling box in Tesco Ullapool.


Training opportunity for adults working with children in Ullapool

29 May 2023
Training opportunity for adults working with children in Ullapool

Training opportunity for adults working with children in Ullapool

29 May 2023

Social enterprise Actify is visiting Ullapool on June 6, to provide Active Play Training for adults working with children.


FIRST LOOK: 'Long overdue' refurbishment of long-established Ullapool hotel on NC500 hotel

28 May 2023
FIRST LOOK: 'Long overdue' refurbishment of long-established Ullapool hotel on NC500 hotel

FIRST LOOK: 'Long overdue' refurbishment of long-established Ullapool hotel on NC500 hotel

28 May 2023

Around £16k has been invested into each of the hotel's 80 rooms.


New programme to offer coaching to Highland youth group boards

24 May 2023
New programme to offer coaching to Highland youth group boards

New programme to offer coaching to Highland youth group boards

24 May 2023

Coaching is on offer for boards of Highland youth work organisations, to enable better support for young people involved in social enterprises.


Why a bicycle courier was chased along the street as Ullapool Book Festival turned its last page

17 May 2023
Why a bicycle courier was chased along the street as Ullapool Book Festival turned its last page

Why a bicycle courier was chased along the street as Ullapool Book Festival turned its last page

17 May 2023

Ullapool Bookshop have shared their 'most memorable moments' and photos from the sold–out, final Ullapool Book Festival.


Ullapool Sea Savers shortlisted for the national Plastic Free Awards

17 May 2023
Ullapool Sea Savers shortlisted for the national Plastic Free Awards

Ullapool Sea Savers shortlisted for the national Plastic Free Awards

17 May 2023

Environmental campaign group Ullapool Sea Savers have been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of their youth activism.


Blue token delight as Sea Savers scoop £1500 to fund accessible boat trips

12 May 2023
Blue token delight as Sea Savers scoop £1500 to fund accessible boat trips

Blue token delight as Sea Savers scoop £1500 to fund accessible boat trips

12 May 2023

Ullapool Sea Savers have been awarded £1500 from the Tesco blue token scheme, to fund accessible boat trips this summer.


Marine Protection Area proposals could bring on 'second Highland Clearances' says MP

10 May 2023
Marine Protection Area proposals could bring on 'second Highland Clearances' says MP

Marine Protection Area proposals could bring on 'second Highland Clearances' says MP

10 May 2023

MP Jamie Stone has raised concerns over the Scottish Government's plans to designate 10 per cent of Scottish waters as Highly Protected Marine Areas.


Prestigious UNICEF award for Tain Royal Academy recognises culture of respect

09 May 2023
Prestigious UNICEF award for Tain Royal Academy recognises culture of respect

Prestigious UNICEF award for Tain Royal Academy recognises culture of respect

09 May 2023

Tain Royal Academy has received recognition from UNICEF for their culture of respect and understanding.


'We just feel a lot more at peace knowing that she’s closer'

07 May 2023
'We just feel a lot more at peace knowing that she’s closer'

'We just feel a lot more at peace knowing that she’s closer'

07 May 2023

“This is the most ideal scenario at the minute, but for her to be in Ullapool that would make a huge difference.”


MSP to hold Ullapool consultation on Highland Protected Marine Areas

25 April 2023
MSP to hold Ullapool consultation on Highland Protected Marine Areas

MSP to hold Ullapool consultation on Highland Protected Marine Areas

25 April 2023

The MSP invited the Cabinet Mister to discuss the proposed Highland Protected Marine Areas with Ullapool Stakeholders


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