Town guide
Ullapool food & drink
NW Highland coast — Stornoway ferry port and the Seafood Shack
Ullapool is the largest village on the NW Highland coast and the ferry port for Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides. The harbour-front has a serious working-coast atmosphere with fishing boats landing alongside the ferry. The Seafood Shack, the small fish-and-chip truck on Argyll Street, has built a national reputation through TV coverage — properly fresh, simply done. Ullapool Smokehouse on Ladysmith Street produces some of the better Scottish smoked salmon and seafood. The Ceilidh Place is a long-established arts venue and bookshop with a small restaurant. For visitors planning an NC500 trip or onward travel to the Outer Hebrides, Ullapool is the practical food and drink base on the way.
Full Highlands food & drink guide — distilleries, restaurants, where to stay, when to go.
- The Seafood Shack on Argyll Street — TV-promoted fish van
- Ullapool Smokehouse — proper Scottish smoked salmon and seafood
- Stornoway ferry port — main link to the Outer Hebrides
- NC500 route stop — key food and drink point on the North Coast 500
Farmers markets in & near Ullapool
Whisky distilleries near Ullapool
Breweries near Ullapool
Ullapool food & drink FAQ
+What's the best farmers market in Ullapool?
Inverness Farmers’ Market on Inverness (typically saturday). Next confirmed date: Saturday, 6 June 2026. We list every market within 80 km of Ullapool on this page.
+Where can I taste whisky near Ullapool?
5 distilleries within 80 km of Ullapool are open to visitors. The Dalmore, Balblair, Glen Ord are the closest. Each has a full tour and tasting guide on its TasteSCOT page.
+When is the next food or drink festival in Ullapool?
No festivals scheduled in Ullapool or nearby in the near future. See our full 2026 festivals calendar for what's coming up across Scotland.
+Where should I stay in Ullapool for a food and drink trip?
Use the accommodation map below to find hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Ullapool. For multi-day Scottish food and drink trips, Ullapool is a sensible base if you want access to 8 distilleries and 1 breweries we cover in the surrounding 80 km.
+What is Ullapool known for in Scottish food and drink?
The Seafood Shack on Argyll Street — TV-promoted fish van. Ullapool Smokehouse — proper Scottish smoked salmon and seafood. Stornoway ferry port — main link to the Outer Hebrides. NC500 route stop — key food and drink point on the North Coast 500.
Where to stay near Ullapool
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Ullapool.
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