Argyle Street, Ullapool

Argyle Street, Ullapool

ID: ULMPH_2000_0692 DESCRIPTION: Everyday life on Argyle Street, Ullapool. A man walks along the street carrying a stool and people stand talking outside the Caledonian Hotel. The hotel was built in the 19th century was remodelled and extended in 1922. The post office and shops can be seen to the left of the hotel and in the distance is the Fowler Clock. It was erected in 1899 in memory of Sir John Arthur Fowler (1817-1898) and his family who lived at Braemore House near Corrieshalloch Gorge. In the 1960s the clock was moved to West Argyle Street because of complaints that it was causing traffic congestion. This image may be available to purchase. For further information about purchasing and prices please email Ullapool Museum PLACENAME: Ullapool DISTRICT: Lochbroom OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ROSS: Lochbroom SOURCE: Ullapool Museum COLLECTION: Ullapool Museum Photographic Collection Asset ID: 40435 KEYWORDS: