Ullapool Loopallu by Motorhome
All roads lead to Ullapool
Ullapool
With hills, mountains and lochs surrounding the village
Ullapool has some of the best unspoilt scenery in the world
It grew up around a herring fishing community in the 18th century
Loch Broom
Alongside Loch Broom the port is still the centre of town
Ferries sail to the Outer Hebrides from Ullapool
A variety of festivals are held during the year
The Loopallu music festival has now become a firm fixture
It is held in September time with fringe shows
Quick on its heels in early October is the Ullapool Guitar Festival
Ferry off Ullapool heading to Stornoway
The Summer Isles from Ullapool
From Ullapool take a leisurely afternoon sail out to the Summer Isles
Aboard the ‘Summer Queen’ or a faster trip on the ‘Centaur’
The Motorhomers are in the Ferry Inn having a couple of pints of beers;
‘Well here we are in Ullapool, Francie, but I have a word of warnin’ for ye
Watch whit ye’re sayin’ thae don’t speak English here, only the Gaelic,
but thae can lip-read Glaswegian, so watch out’
‘Sure, Josie, sure, Josie’
The barman was in coversation with Angus Macdonald the local councillor;
‘Whit are ye gonnae dae aboot the Foxes, Angus, thae’re a right pest’
‘I’ll bring it up at the next cooncil meetin’ the councillor said
‘While ye’re at it, Angus, see if ye can dae somethin’ aboot the Ramsays, as well’ said the barman
