Ullapool Museum

Ullapool Museum tells the story of the town and Loch Broom from inside a former church on West Argyle Street, just behind the seafront. Its displays cover crofting, fishing, emigration during the Highland Clearances and Neolithic activity in the area. The small, volunteer-run museum is especially useful for understanding the lives and journeys of local people. Look out for material on the women who gutted and packed herring, and allow time to explore the archive resources if you are researching family history.

A former church on West Argyle Street

Ullapool Museum occupies a former parliamentary church designed by Thomas Telford. Built in 1829, the church remained in use until 1935. The listed building is part of the visit: inside, its former religious use gives a distinct setting to the displays on local life.

The museum is on West Argyle Street, set back from the harbour and parallel to Shore Street. It is run by volunteers and focuses on the history of Ullapool and Loch Broom.

Work, migration and local records

Displays trace the area's social history through crofting, fishing and the marine industries. They also cover the Highland Clearances and emigration. One exhibition has focused on local people who left for Nova Scotia aboard the Dutch ship Hector in 1773. Material on herring work tells of women who gutted and packed the fish during the season.

The museum also holds local documents in binders, with resources for genealogy research into former Ullapool residents. Neolithic activity in the area is included alongside the village's later history. In summer, guided walking tours of Ullapool begin at the museum; ask about the tour when planning your visit.