View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapMore than a port of call, Ullapool is a "gateway to mountains and lakes." This small town has only a main street lined with accommodations, pubs, and craft shops, while the main attraction is the stark Highland scenery beyond. Weather changes quickly, so a waterproof jacket is essential.

Ullapool

Ullapool · United Kingdom · View on map

A fishing village of about 1,500 people in northwestern Scotland, at the head of Loch Broom. Its row of white houses was deliberately planned in the 18th century as a base for herring fishing.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Ullapool · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A small fishing village of about 1,500 people

Population

Oceanic west coast climate, with winters that are mild for its latitude thanks to the Gulf Stream. Even midsummer is cool, and rain and wind are frequent throughout the year.

Climate

English (place names may also be shown in Gaelic)

Language

British pound (GBP). Although it is a small town, card payments are possible at almost all shops.

Currency

May to September. June to July in particular has long days, with sunset after 10 p.m.

Best time to visit

Local food

Smoked herring (kippers)local seafood such as scallops and langoustineshaggisshortbreadHighland single malt

Sights

Ullapool Museum (history of herring fishing and emigration)Viewpoint trail on Ullapool Hill overlooking the townNearby Corrieshalloch FallsStac Pollaidh, a distinctive peak in the Assynt areaInverewe Garden (subtropical botanical garden nurtured by a warm current)

Monthly average high / low temperatures

8°

1°Jan

8°

1°Feb

10°

2°Mar

12°

4°Apr

15°

6°May

17°

9°Jun

19°

11°Jul

18°

10°Aug

16°

9°Sep

13°

6°Oct

10°

3°Nov

8°

1°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: KINLOCHEWE · about 32.6 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)200 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

£2.00

Water 500 ml

£3.75

Coffee

£8.50

Inexpensive meal

£4.95

Local beer

£5.49

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Inverness (about 72 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

INV

Inverness Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 77 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsMar–Sep 2027

14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Bergen to London (Greenwich)

Viking Sky/ Viking Ocean Cruises

Bergen›Bergen›Lerwick›+10›London (Greenwich)

Indicative fare

From $11,499.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

14 nightsOne way · 12 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Aug 19, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

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Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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