Ullapool from the Garve Road

Ullapool from the Garve Road

ID: ULMPH_2000_0733 DESCRIPTION: Ullapool from the Garve Road. Ullapool is situated on the northern shore of Loch Broom. It began in 1788 as a planned village, designed by Thomas Telford for the British Fisheries Society to exploit the boom in the herring fishing industry. At first, the new fishing village was a success but in the early 19th century the herring deserted Loch Broom and by the 1830s the industry was in decline. In the 20th century, however, Ullapool's harbour found a new role as the east coast fishing fleet began to use it as a safe anchorage in the west. In the 1970s and 1980s the village's economy was also helped by the arrival of East European factory ships. These have now gone but the harbour remains a focal point in the village, being the terminus for the car ferry service from Stornoway. 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: 40468 KEYWORDS: