Rhu Lighthouse Loch Broom Wester Ross
Loch Broom (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Bhraoin, loch of rain showers) is a sea loch located in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. The small town of Ullapool lies on the eastern shore of the loch. Alternatively, the reference to broom is thought to be derived from the spreading yellow gorse. Ullapool (Ullapul or Ulapul in Gaelic) is a small town of around 1,300 inhabitants in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest settlement for many miles around. On the east shore of Loch Broom, Ullapool was founded in 1788 as a herring port. It was designed by Thomas Telford. The harbour is still the centre of the town, used as a fishing port, yachting haven, and ferry port. Ferries sail to Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides. The town also boasts a small museum, an arts centre, a swimming pool, and plenty of pubs. It is a centre for walkers and other holidaymakers in the area. Ullapool has a strong reputation as a centre for music and performance. In the summer, there are several Feisean and a large number of gigs in the local halls and hotels - especially in The Ceilidh Place. The Ullapool Guitar Festival takes place in early October every year, attracting high-calibre performers. The Loopallu music festival, first held in 2005, was very well received and has become an annual event. Ullapool also has its own radio station called Loch Broom FM on and is home to the shinty team, Lochbroom Camanachd.
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Location: Rhu Lighthouse, Loch Broom. Ullapool. Ross and Cromarty. Scotland. United Kingdom.
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